HEALTH

A New Online Eye Exam Has Doctors Seeing Red

Should you trust a virtual eye exam?

Michio Kushi, Natural Foods Pioneer

The natural foods movement of the 1960s and 1970s ushered in a new way of eating—and one of its pioneers was Michio Kushi.

Interactive Water Bottle For Kids Turns Staying Hydrated into a Game

Bowhead Technology created an interactive water bottle for kids, designed to make drinking water more fun.

A Nutritionist Shares When to Use 6 Different Protein Powders

With so many options on store shelves, finding the right fit for you can get confusing quickly.

You Might Not Want to Trust Your Fitbit Heart Rate Readings

If you’ve been relying on a Fitbit to track your heart rate at the gym, you might want to take those readings with a grain of salt.

Man Receives a Bionic Arm Inspired by a Popular Video Game

This should look familiar to fans of 'Metal Gear Solid.'

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Sunscreen

Using sunscreen is one of the most important ways you can care for your body—and no, it isn't just for the beach.

CDC Report Confirms That Public Pools Are Gross

A recent report found health or safety violations in 80 percent of inspected facilities in five states.

Nutrition Labels Just Got Their First Big Update in 20 Years

Here's what to look for on the new labels.

A New Smart Toothbrush Puts a Camera Inside Your Mouth

The Prophix toothbrush doesn’t just clean your teeth—it records a video inside your mouth as you brush.

Can Street Food Be Hazardous to Your Health?

Hold that falafel.

Exercise May Reduce Risk of 13 Types of Cancer

Researchers analyzed physical activity data provided by more than 1 million people.

7 Facts About Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

These cells are being studied and developed in numerous labs around the world to create human tissue and potentially treat a variety of human diseases and illnesses.

Could Spin Classes on Buses Be the Fitness Trend of the Future?

A company in London is trying to make mobile spin studios a reality.

"Urban Confessional" Project Acts Like Free Therapy for City Dwellers

The service is all about listening to strangers.

What’s the Difference Between Neosporin, Bactine, and Hydrogen Peroxide?

And do you really need all of them in your first-aid kit?

15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Dentists

Never, ever take the first appointment of the day.

An Unfair Workplace Can Affect Your Health, Study Suggests

A study of almost 6000 Swedish workers finds that the more fair people perceive employer practices, the healthier they feel.

Master a Handstand in 3 Simple Steps

Handstands may seem like a move best left to gymnasts and super-yogis. But really, you don't have to have Olympian genes or spend all your free time in a yoga studio to learn how to do them.

12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Pharmacists

Think twice before making a scene at the pick-up window: They have a naughty list.

Scientists Are Studying Crocodiles to Find More Effective Antibiotic Treatments

Researchers are studying crocodile genes to combat the future of antibiotic resistance.

5 of the Best Rollers for National Foam Rolling Day

See people at the gym massaging their legs and backs with foam rollers but never tried it yourself? Today’s the perfect time to give it a go.

Stretchy Artificial Skin Could Help Treat Wrinkles and Eczema

Engineers have designed transparent, peel-off artificial skin that stretches just like the real stuff.

What's the Difference Between Robitussin, Sudafed, and Mucinex?

The best way to get well is staying hydrated and getting plenty of rest. If that’s not proactive enough for you, cold medicine might be able to help.

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