Health

A new study finds that saline water is more effective at cleaning wounds than soap.

Japanese researchers found that certain types of toothbrush noises encouraged people to brush better and more often.

Some researchers believe that infection with parasitic worms can stimulate the immune system and reduce inflammation. Others are not so sure.

A new paper concludes that people are unhappy because they’re sick, not the other way around.

A new study finds that daily meal deliveries reduce loneliness.

Short answer: Your internal clock doesn’t care what day it is.

That’s the bad news. The good news is that the effect is temporary.

Yes, it's another opportunity to blame your parents.

Sometimes, art can cause a medical emergency.

Don’t feel too bad about not hopping on the standing-desk trend.

After finding that food affects each person’s blood sugar differently, scientists devised an algorithm that may help create personalized diet plans.

Lewy Body Dementia affects an estimated 1.4 million people in the U.S.

From cancer to Crohn’s disease, I Heart Guts makes a plush organ for everyone.

A new study suggests that Victoria’s Secret Bombshell perfume can repel mosquitoes.

We’ve compiled some of the best worst pregnancy advice through the ages. Please don't tell any pregnant women they shouldn't look at monkeys.

It may allow people to justify eating unhealthy foods in less-than-moderate amounts.

Dr. Henry Heimlich’s innovative research led to this life-saving technique, but he ran into major issues with the American Red Cross.

Wealthy individuals dined off glazed pottery, which contained high concentrations of lead.

Industrialization may not have changed our sleeping habits that much, a new study argues.

But don't give up on them just yet.

Flotation REST is a form of sensory isolation that some researchers say could treat chronic pain, anxiety, and more.

ViroCap can also detect “novel” viruses not yet identified, as long as they share a few genetic characteristics with known viruses.