HEALTH

The act of bringing another person into the world comes with a whole host of things you might not have anticipated, from a phenomenon called “lightning crotch” and disappearing belly buttons to unexpected excrement and so much more.

Nearly all of the day’s experts blamed Americanitis on stress caused by the relentless pace of life in the U.S., which was only exacerbated by new technological advancements.

Here’s how to be prepared for what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

The Black Death—the world's second bubonic plague pandemic—decimated the populations of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe in the 14th century. But there was a silver lining.

The main ingredient for a whiter smile? Hydrogen peroxide.

Discover the best eczema treatments that experts recommend, whether you’re dealing with sudden eczema flare-ups, itchiness, or just need a new facial moisturizer.

Almost as soon as it was introduced—and for generations after—the Presidential Fitness Test was absolutely traumatizing to students who had to endure it. Here’s how the program started—and ended.

Uncovered on the grounds of the now-demolished Bahr Treatment Center in Indianapolis, this time capsule contained film reels that are still shrouded in a layer of mystery.

Is it possible to make an objective list of cities offering your best chance of happiness? Maybe.

The syringes used by medical professionals today can be traced back to her 1899 patent.

Punta Gorda locals have been swearing by the mystical properties of a radioactive water fountain for a century.

Cats provide comfort and affection. Everyone once in a great while, they also share Bubonic plague.