HEALTH

This Giant Air Purifier Turns Smog into Jewelry

Carbon cufflinks may soon become a thing.

A Robotic Rectum Can Train Doctors to Better Probe Butts

It's hard for medical students to learn proper technique when the procedure is based entirely on feel.

How to Soothe a Scorching Sunburn, According to Dr. Pimple Popper

For all of us who overdid the whole "beach" thing.

What You Need to Know About Drug Expiration Dates

Although the FDA might be erring on the side of caution, so should you.

EpiPens Have Gotten So Expensive That People Are Using Syringes Instead

Auto-injecting EpiPens can easily save people from deadly allergic reactions, but price surges have left some resorting to trickier alternatives.

According to Nutritionists, Wine Is 'Healthy' but Granola Bars Are Not

A recent survey shows that nutritionists and the public disagree on which foods are "healthy."

10 Ways To Keep Your Seasonal Allergies Under Control

Outdoor allergens are present all year round. Here's how to keep your symptoms at bay.

The Next iPhone Update Will Help Users Become Organ Donors

Apple's upcoming iOS 10 upgrade for iPhone will allow users to become organ donors at the press of a button.

Eating Pasta Isn't Linked to Obesity, Italian Study Finds

Pasta consumption is actually associated with a lower BMI overall.

9 Ways to Sneak Physical Activity Into Your Daily Routine

Make the most of your limited hours with these creative fitness tips.

A Whole Lot of Women Are Grooming Their Pubic Hair, Study Finds

A large, representative study of American women finds that 84 percent do some landscaping down there, and 40 percent of them do it before they go to the doctor.

How Your Workout Gear Could Be Bad For Your Health

Stretching the time spent in your workout clothes might be doing more harm to your health than good.

FDA Announces an Unexpected Reason to Avoid Raw Cookie Dough

This is quite a raw deal.

The Best Cities in America to Spend Your Retirement

From weather to culture to cost of living, these are the places to be.

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Could Gut Bacteria Help Diagnose ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’?

Researchers say they’ve found biological markers of the illness in the gut bacteria and blood of people with SEID.

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Tracking Germs on Public Transit Could Help Predict Epidemics

Researchers analyzing subway cars and ticket machines were surprised to find low numbers of harmful microbes.

Scientists May Have Discovered How Dogs Sniff Out Hypoglycemia

Researchers found that isoprene, a chemical commonly found in human breath, increased sharply during hypoglycemic episodes.

Researchers Recommend at Least 30 Minutes of Nature Time Per Week

A study of more than 1500 Australians concluded that 30 minutes was the minimum dose required to reap the health benefits of time in nature.

Study Links Inflammation and Premenstrual Misery

A large study found that women with higher levels of inflammation reported more severe pain, bloating, and mood swings.

Study Shows That Working Long Hours Increases Health Risks for Women

Data collected over a 32-year span has revealed some alarming consequences of working more than 60 hours a week.

11 Numbers You Should Have on Speed Dial

When you really need a locksmith, you won't want to waste time looking for one.

8 Ways to Refresh During Your Lunch Break

Don't let your lunch hour go to waste.

Researchers Debunk Medical Myths About Vitamin D

Scientists say most common beliefs about vitamin D are unsupported by research.

6 Ways Babies Can Be Dangerous

Don't let their looks fool you.

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