HEALTH

A scientist says our perception of taste can be affected by self-judgment.

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.

The technique may one day lead to noninvasive heart treatments for humans.

The app was designed to help people keep track of their moles, and identify melanoma in its earliest stages.

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

Israeli scientists have developed sophisticated sensors that can “sniff” out ovarian cancer in a patient's breath.