HEALTH

9 Ways Our Bodies React to Changes in Lighting

Presented by GE reveal.

We Really Need to Stop Assuming Healthy Food Is More Expensive

Researchers say not only are we less likely to believe that affordable foods could be healthy, but we also assume health claims on expensive foods are more trustworthy.

A young girl receives an eye test in Hyderabad. Image credit: NOAH SEELAM/AFP/Getty Images

Doctors in India Are Using AI to Combat Blindness

Machine learning is being used to better understand the spread of blindness and predict the success rates of eye surgeries.

Make Waves With Your Workout at This Floating Gym on the Seine

Everyone likes a stationary bike with a view.

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Compare the Calorie Counts of Your Favorite Fast Food Menus

Not all drive-thru trips are equally fattening.

Missing Just One to Two Hours of Sleep Doubles Your Risk of Car Crash

Scarily, 35 percent of American adults sleep less than seven hours daily.

Why Yo-Yo Dieting Leads to Long-Term Weight Gain

Scientists say that intense calorie restriction teaches the body to hold on to any fat it can get.

Scientists Figure Out How Some Probiotics Work

Beneficial bacteria give off a chemical that gives the immune system a gentle nudge.

Nestlé Has Developed Technology to Use Less Sugar in Chocolate

The breakthrough will reportedly let confectioners reduce the sweet stuff in products by as much as 40 percent.

The Most Googled Ailments, By Region

San Jose apparently has a dandruff problem.

Correct Your Posture With a Device That Tells You to Sit Up Straight

Poze is a tiny sensor that monitors the angle of your back’s position, and buzzes you when you slouch.

We're So Close to Eradicating Guinea Worm Disease—But There's Been a Setback

Thirty years ago, there were 3.5 million Guinea worm infections per year. In 2016, there have been 19.

5 Totally Innovative Takes on Activity Trackers

Activity trackers are the top fitness trend of 2017—try one of these cutting edge varieties on for size.

Scientists Figure Out Why Many Returning Astronauts Need Glasses

The zero-G lifestyle does funny things to our bodily fluids.

World’s Oldest Person Turns 117. Her Secret? Raw Eggs

Emma Morano is the last living person who was born in the 19th century.

FTC Requires Labels on Homeopathic Drugs: "No Scientific Evidence" They Work

“There is no scientific evidence that this product works.”

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Beware of Buying "Aloe Vera" That Contains No Aloe Vera

New lab tests find that "aloe vera" gels sold by major retailers don't contain chemical traces of the plant.

An Antioxidant Found in Wine May Help Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Resveratrol, a humble antioxidant found in grapes, nuts, and berries, can significantly reduce the hormones that create hormone imbalances in women with PCOS, and improve insulin sensitivity.

Chicago Has a New Toy Store for Children With Autism

The products at Spectrum Toy Store are designed for kids with developmental disabilities.

New Mothers Feel Judged and Guilty No Matter How They Feed Their Babies

Rigid public health recommendations and a judgmental parent culture make new moms feel bad when they breastfeed—and when they don’t.

Dog Owners Say Their Canine Pals Make Them a Better Person

According to a new survey, owning a pooch can inspire you to be happier, healthier, and more loving.

New Google Maps Tool Will Help People in India Locate Public Toilets

The addition to India's Google Maps will allow users to rate facilities, too.

Good News: Low-Cost Mosquito Nets Continue to Prevent Malaria

A report from the World Health Organization finds that treated bed nets stop malaria transmission even among pesticide-resistant mosquitoes.

6 Everyday Foods With Major Fitness Benefits

Skip the protein bar and pour yourself a bowl of cereal instead.

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