HEALTH

This Boston Doctor Makes House Calls to the Homeless

Dr. Jim O'Connell doesn't need an exam room or an insurance card to treat Boston's homeless population.

On This Day in 1953, Jonas Salk Announced His Polio Vaccine

On March 26, 1953, Dr. Jonas Salk went on CBS radio to announce his vaccine for poliomyelitis. He had worked for three years to develop the polio vaccine, attacking a disease that killed 3000 Americans in 1952 alone, along with 58,000 newly reported cases

12 Creative Ways to Get More Spinach Into Your Diet

Channel your inner Popeye.

13 Facts About Richard Simmons

An anonymous note left on Richard Simmons’s car window changed the soon-to-be-superstar’s life forever.

Scientists Develop Quick, Inexpensive Paper Blood Type Test

The cheap test could do a world of good in the places that need it the most.

Among H.S. Athletes, Girls Have Higher Concussion Rates Than Boys

From 2010 to 2015, the concussion rate in girls’ soccer was higher than that for boys’ football.

7 Old-Fashioned Remedies for the Common Cold

Alcohol, opium, and leeches to treat a cold? No, thank you! Here are seven old-timey cold remedies that are better left in the past.

Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse by Rembrandt van Rijn. De Lairesse, a painter and art theorist, had congenital syphilis that deformed his face and eventually blinded him.

Map Shows How Everyone Blamed Syphilis on Everyone Else

The origins of syphilis may be one of the greatest (and grossest) health mysteries of our time. What we do know is that, throughout history, people were quick to point fingers at each other.

The Fart Jars of 17th Century Europe

There was a perfectly sound reason why physicians advised patients to capture farts in a bottle.

Small Dietary Changes Could Bring Big Environmental Gains

It could save the U.S. $77 billion (or more) in healthcare costs and reduce each person’s greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 500 pounds per year.

Want to Eat Healthier? Listen to Your Biological Clock

Knowing your chronotype can help you make better food choices.

2017 Might be a Bad Year for Lyme Disease

Warmer temperatures have led to an increase in the tick population. Here's how to avoid them.

Former Tesla Engineer Develops Exoskeleton to Help a Friend Move Again

When her former classmate was paralyzed in an accident, engineer Sam Huynh left her job to help him.

No-Needle Migraine Treatment Relieves Kids’ Pain Fast, Study Finds

A sphenopalatine ganglion block involves a small catheter inserted into a patient’s nostril and is already commonly used for adults.

A New Food Delivery Service Caters to People With Digestive Disorders

Epicured's offerings are 100 percent low FODMAP and gluten-free.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Workout Might Ruin You

Notorious RBG can bench press 70 pounds.

When Is the Best Time to Poop?

At least according to one bowel expert.

Naked Juice Will Change Its Labels to Accurately Reflect Ingredients

The makeover was triggered by a lawsuit alleging that the drinks' packaging misled customers.

Here's How Long You're Contagious When You Have a Cold

Here's how to lower the chances of giving the mucus-glazed plague to someone else.

New Study Finds No Link Between Childhood Cat Ownership and Psychosis

Contrary to prior reports, the new study found that living with a cat before birth or in childhood did not increase adolescents’ risk of experiencing psychotic episodes.

Brain Scans Show 4 Different Types of Depression

Knowing a patient’s subtype could help their doctor choose the best treatment.

An Epilepsy Drug May Have Treatment Potential for Migraines

It may be helpful for migraines with aura.

Fat Freezing Could Be the New Botox

Fat reduction without injections or scalpels is catching on.

A UN Study Shows That Telecommuting Can Increase Stress Levels

It's hard to avoid blurring the lines between work and personal time.

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