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It’s not just because you’re spending more time indoors.

Hypochondriacs beware.

History has seen an assortment of colorful kooks, quacks, and snake oil salesmen who tried to convince the public they could smoke, chew, or drug themselves to a thinner physique.

Be careful out there!

This is where health care costs take the biggest toll on household budgets.

From blue balls to broken hymens, there’s a lot people don’t understand about sex.

Toilet paper and toothpaste have come a long, long way.

Aging might seem scary, but you probably don’t have all of the facts.

Data shows which states struggle the most during the winter—and on the flip side, which struggle the least.

Breaking down a common belief and what you should know before trying it.

There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about menstruation. But it’s important to parse out what’s true and what’s a lie.

You wouldn’t think twice about these everyday habits and activities, but they weren’t always the norm.

The act of bringing another person into the world comes with a whole host of things you might not have anticipated, from a phenomenon called “lightning crotch” and disappearing belly buttons to unexpected excrement and so much more.

The phrase has a surprisingly long, convoluted history.

Your dentist probably won’t be too happy if you’re regularly chowing down on these foods.

Which states seem to have the kids’ best interests in mind?

It may feel nostalgic, but its affects on your health and the local environment are far from comforting.

Historical cures for insomnia were sketchy at best and outright dangerous at worst. Fortunately, modern medicine has discovered a few techniques that can help those suffering from insomnia.