HEALTH

Growing Up With Headphones May Not Damage Kids’ Hearing

Scientists found no increase in hearing loss over the past few decades despite a rise in the use of headphones and earbuds.

Check Out This Online Database to See Which Chemicals Are in Your Tap Water

The legal limit isn't necessarily what's best for your health.

Scientists Think They Know What Causes Trypophobia

Warning: We cropped most of the holes from the honeycomb image, but the story contains a photo of a dried lotus seed pod.

Researchers Say You’re Exercising More Than You Think

Most of us "underestimate the importance of just walking to the store, taking the stairs, cleaning the house, or carrying the kids."

Scientists Are Working on a Way to Treat Eye Floaters With Lasers

There could soon be a new option for people plagued with the annoying eye squiggles.

5 Tips for Becoming A Morning Person

Even the most dedicated night owls can train themselves to become early risers.

Scientist Asks: Why Do We Weep?

And how is it different from crying?

Does Evolution Explain Why Our Sleep Habits Change With Age?

According to a recent study, naturally staggered sleep schedules means that someone is always awake and vigilant.

To Get Women to Bike More, Build Better Bike Lanes

Women are much more likely to bike in neighborhoods with good bike infrastructure, a new study found.

New Technique Can Spot a Heart Attack in the Making Long Before It Happens

Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality in the U.S., so this may be a game changer.

This ID Wristband Stores Live-Saving Medical Information in the Cloud

WRIXO is safe, convenient, and easy to update.

'Safer' Drugs Found at Music Festivals Contain Meth and Bath Salts

The upside is, finding out what the drugs actually were made people less likely to take them.

London Underground Map Gets a Redesign to Help Riders With Anxiety

Avoiding long stretches of tunnels just got easier for London commuters.

Don't Panic About the Plague

Several cases have been confirmed in New Mexico. But plague makes an appearance in the U.S.—and worldwide—every year.

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9 Terms You See on Sunscreen Bottles, Defined

We all know that using sunscreen helps to prevent sunburns and skin damage, but we're stumped when it comes to the gibberish slew of letters and numbers on the label.

8 Surprising Facts About the Stomach

Your stomach may very well be a key player in keeping your mood balanced.

Scientists Zoom In on Genetic Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Identifying problematic gene variants could help researchers develop better treatments.

13 Fundamental Facts About the Anus

3. Once a year, have a professional look at it.

Should You Pass the Pink Salt?

Are the purported health benefits real, or a lot of over-seasoned hype?

Madrid is Now Home to Spain’s First Nap Cafe

The siesta is a cherished Spanish tradition.

Working Nights Could Keep Your Body from Healing

Scientists say sleeping during the day and working at night could block necessary regeneration of damaged DNA.

Bright Street Lights Can Be Bad for Your Health, Doctors Say

LED street lights are good for the environment, but not so much for people's health, the American Medical Association said in a new policy statement.

Parkinson’s Disease Has an Autoimmune Component, Study Finds

A new study links Parkinson’s to the body’s immune response to the accumulation of a certain protein.

8 Acne Myths, Busted by Experts

Dr. Sandra Lee, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, and other experts weigh in.

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