HEALTH

Your Old Festival Wristbands Are Probably Full of Germs, Study Says

Festival wristbands are riddled with micrococci and staphylococci bacteria, according to a recent study.

Walking Can Boost Your Mood, Whether That's the Goal or Not

All the more reason for you to take an afternoon stroll at work.

Bad Contact Lens Habits Can Cause Serious Eye Infections

Stop sleeping in your lenses!

11 Revealing Secrets of Dermatologists

They do a lot more than remind you to wear sunscreen—they just might detect brain cancer.

7 Questions to Ask Your New College Roommate

What you should know about the stranger you'll be spending a lot of time with.

A Scientific Reason to Stop Peeing in the Pool

Think of the children (or yourself, if you don’t care about children).

Introducing Cold Medicine That Comes in K-Cup Form

The tiny pods will help you simplify your sick days.

7 No-Sweat Ways to Sneak in Physical Activity at Work

No goofy treadmill desk required.

Researchers Design a ‘Safer’ Taser That Monitors Heart Rate

This new feature could cut down on Taser-related deaths.

Study Suggests That Reading Books Might Help You Live Longer

Talk about motivation to visit the library.

Why Cycling Isn't Always Good for Your Health

Not all bike paths are created equal.

Italian Bill Proposes to Jail Parents Who Force Kids to Eat Vegan

The proposed bill comes in the wake of several recent child hospitalizations.

Why Do We Feel Stiff in the Morning? Blame Biological Clocks

A study of arthritic mice finds that the body suppresses inflammation at night.

Dissatisfied With Your Marriage? Sleep On It

A small study of young couples found that people who got a little extra sleep were happier with their relationships the next day.

Amish Farms Are Really Good at Protecting Kids from Asthma

A study of 60 kids on Amish and Hutterite farms found a “whopping disparity” in asthma between the two groups despite their similar genetic backgrounds, lifestyles and customs.

Why Does Reading in the Car Make You Feel Queasy?

Short answer: Riding in a car can may make your brain think you’ve been poisoned, and reading makes it worse.

What You Should Know About Generic Drugs

For some patients, small differences in generic drugs can be a big deal.

4 Methods Scientists Use to Anticipate Outbreaks of Infectious Disease

Outbreaks of infectious disease are, by their very nature, difficult to predict, but we do have some ways to figure out what may be coming next.

Autoimmune Diseases May Have a Silver Lining

The same type of antibodies that cause illnesses like multiple sclerosis and lupus may also lead to a longer life.

Scientists Identify the Least Healthy Foods at Chain Restaurants

The Center for Science in Public Interest just released its annual list of the least healthy meals on the menu at chain restaurants.

Drones Will Soon Deliver Medical Supplies to Remote Parts of the U.S.

Maryland, Nevada, and Washington are first on the list.

Want the Best Hospital Care in the U.S.? Head to Rochester, Minnesota

U.S. News ranks Minnesota's Mayo Clinic as the best hospital in the country.

Surprise! There’s Little Medical Evidence to Support Flossing Your Teeth

But your dentist will probably still chastise you for skipping it.

How To Cure Your Hiccups In 15 Seconds Or Less

We're going to let you in on a little secret...

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