HEALTH

People Who Suffer From Incontinence Now Have Sexy Underwear

Confitex lingerie is aimed at the millions of people in the world who can’t always hold it in.

Why Do People Like Running? It’s Hormonal, Study Finds

Scientists find that a hormone involved in satiety may be responsible for runner’s high.

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12 Things You Might Not Know About Weight Watchers

For decades, the weight loss program has helped millions to shed pounds. No wonder. The original plan demanded members eat liver.

Take a Nap. It's Good for Your Heart.

A new study finds that adults who nap during the day have lower blood pressure.

5 Promising Male Birth Control Methods

Today, men still only have two real options: condoms or vasectomy. Meanwhile, women have 11. What's the holdup?

7 Historical Bans on Smoking

Opposition to smoking has been around almost as long as smoking itself, and some of the historical measures to curb lighting up might surprise you.

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When Work Drives You Mad: Tales From the Deadly "Loony Gas" Building

Work driving you crazy? Try telling that to workers at Standard Oil Refinery's TEL facility.

Scientists Make Progress in Their Quest for a Universal Flu Vaccine

Two research groups successfully created vaccines with broad protection against different flu strains in mice, ferrets, and monkeys.

Building a Puking Robot—For Science

Norovirus infects as many as 21 million people each year—and scientists are building vomiting machines to figure out how it spreads.

A New Potential Weapon Against the Flu That Isn't a Vaccine

Scientists are working on a potential new weapon against the flu that isn't a vaccine.

Fat Feels Stress, Too—And That May Make You Fatter

According to a new study, your body takes cues that it’s stressed not only from the brain but from fat itself.

An Artist Proves There's Enough Sugar In Your Soda to Create a Lollipop

The next time you go out to eat, consider ordering a lollipop to wash down your chicken caesar salad.

4 Hopeful Approaches to the Future of Alzheimer's Treatment

Recent research on Alzheimer's disease is yielding new potential earlier detection methods—and one possible treatment.

This Entire Town Was Built for Dementia Patients

Hogeweyk is home to 150 residents who receive care for dementia and Alzheimer's—without having to give up normal life.

100 Pieces of Advice from 100-Year-Olds

What’s the secret to a long and healthy life? All centenarians have their own habits and morning routines they swear by. From whiskey shots to daily naps to ice cream, here's what some very old people credit for their lengthy lifespan.

Pooping on Airplanes Could Contribute to Public Health Research

Scientists are analyzing toilet waste from long-distance flights to learn about international differences in the microbiome.

The Key to a Long Life: Spicy Foods?

A study of almost 500,000 people in China finds links between the frequency of spicy meals and lower risk of mortality.

Chimps Eat Clay In Order to "Detox"

This behavior could shed light on the origins of a troubling disorder known as pica.

5 Cutting-Edge Treatments for Inflammatory Diseases

Inflammatory diseases are common—and hard to live with. Here are five potential treatment breakthroughs.

Electric Stimulation Lets Paralyzed Men Move Their Legs Again

A study of five paralyzed men finds that non-invasive electrode treatments can increase leg movements.

A Drug That Mimics the Effects of Exercise Helps Mice Lose Weight

The molecule makes cells think they’ve run out of energy, helping obese mice lose weight without actually hitting the treadmill (or hamster wheel, as the case may be).

5 Itchy Facts About Fleas

There are several thousand species of fleas around the world—and 300 of these bloodsucking pests call the U.S. home.

16 Fearless-Flyer Facts About Trader Joe’s

Behind the scenes with your favorite purveyor of $3 wine and cookie butter.

Why Do Pools Make Your Eyes Red?

Grab your goggles. It’s not chlorine.

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