HEALTH

The Fizzy History of National Beverage Day

May 6's salute to soda and other beverages started as a way to convince people soft drinks were "healthful" and free from "the vestiges of germs."

5 Meal Planning Mistakes That Are Causing You to Fail

You know that planning out your meals for the week is good for your health and your wallet. So why is it so hard to stick with the program?

Scientists Make Progress Toward a New Potential Treatment for Asthma

They identified a molecule that inhibits the development of inflammation and mucus in the lungs.

10 Flexible Facts About the Tongue

Your tongue isn't just important for tasting. Here are a few underappreciated facts about the most flexible muscle in your body.

This Smart Pill Cap Helps You Remember to Take Your Meds

The Pillsy bottle cap sends you notifications to make sure you never forget to take your medications or vitamins.

8 Medical Inventions Created by Nurses

Without nurses, we wouldn’t have a number of tools regularly used today in both hospitals and homes.

Here's How to Safely Dispose of Expired Medications

Don't throw used medicine in the garbage.

A Wall-Mounted Sensor Can Track Your Movement Better Than a FitBit

It uses radio signals to determine your speed.

Just 10 Minutes of Meditation May Help Anxious People Focus

Researchers say 10 minutes of mindfulness meditation per day can reduce distracting thoughts in people with anxiety.

Why Walking Makes Us Feel Good

Scientists say each step we take sends a pulse of blood to the brain, leading to an “overall sense of wellbeing.”

A Blood Test May Help Pinpoint the Right Antidepressant for You

A new study provides additional diagnostic information that could change the way depression is treated.

Is Being Double-Jointed Bad for You?

Joint hypermobility can be a natural, if weird, phenomenon, but it can also be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

This Special Highchair Helps a Dog With a Rare Condition Eat Her Food Safely

For most dogs, mealtime is the highlight of their day. But for some, it can be a painful, potentially life-threatening ordeal.

New Research Shows Too Much Time on Facebook Could Be Making You Sad

Your mom was right: Spending more time chatting with friends online than in real life could be negatively affecting your health.

Furry Friends Could Help Prevent Allergies and Obesity in Babies

A study found higher levels of protective bacteria in infants who lived with cats and dogs.

French Scientists Are Paying Men $17,000 to Lie in Bed for Two Months

The experiment is meant to mimic the experience of being weightless in space.

ClassPass Members Can Now Stream Video Workouts from Home

Enjoy barre, HIIT, and yoga classes from the comfort of your very own living room.

Babies in the UK, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands Cry More

Of the 8700 babies in eight industrialized countries studied, those in Germany, Denmark, and Japan cried least. American babies were in the middle.

6 Mood-Boosting Benefits of Exercise

That feel-good side effect of breaking a sweat isn't imagined.

Yale Students Think They Can Cure Hangovers for Real

SunUp is a supplement you take before you drink that's meant to target some of the root causes of hangovers.

Medical Center for New Moms Aims to Treat Postpartum Depression

The clinic is the first of its kind in the U.S.

Time-Restricted Eating: The One Simple Trick That Might Help You Lose Weight

Losing weight might be about when, not what, you eat.

This Playlist Can Help Teach CPR

Songs like "Stayin' Alive" can guide your tempo when you're trying to save someone's life.

Want to Burn a Few Calories? Hop in the Bath

Researchers have found that taking a hot bath for an hour can burn as many calories as a half-hour walk.

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