Health

A little jab and some arm soreness is way easier to handle than getting the flu.

With the end of summer comes the beginning of a new season: flu season. Here’s what you need to know about the flu shot.

The happiest states have a perfect blend of weather, job satisfaction, and community engagement.

The satisfying sensation of using Q-Tips has a scientific explanation.

Eggplant Parmigiana alla Scalini’s is legendary for its alleged ability to kickstart labor. But does it actually work?

Spring may be the most intense allergy season, but ragweed pollen reigns come fall. Here’s how to keep your house pollen-free.

Where does your state‘s air quality rank?

Many pregnant people struggle with nausea and vomiting, especially during the first trimester.

Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.

This may not give you the best reading of your body composition.

Body comp scales claim to measure how much fat and muscle you have, but they may not give an accurate picture of health. Here’s why.

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

The idea that older people need less sleep is just one common misconception.

Consumers are being warned their frozen shrimp may have something in common with the Chernobyl disaster: a radioisotope.

There‘s a logical reason why ground beef often looks like this.

Brown hues aren‘t always signs of spoilage.

Oranges and other fruits can leave you itchy, but there's a simple explanation.

If eating fresh fruit makes your mouth tingle, you might have this little-known (but very treatable) condition.

Colorado residents are spotting rabbits with bizarre horn-like growths.

Digital blood pressure monitors allow people to check their systolic and diastolic numbers at home.

You can’t actually feel your blood pressure, but it’s one of the body’s most important indicators of cardiovascular health. Here’s the lowdown on how blood pressure works—and what it means for your overall wellness.

We all need sunscreen, but no one needs a white cast.

Here‘s what to do if you‘re struggling with the dreaded white cast caused by sunscreen.

Stopping to smell the flowers isn't all it's cracked up to be.

If you suffer from allergies, here are the worst—and the best—places to be.

Despite the name, some of these beachside pests aren’t even insects at all, though they could still hop up during your summer vacation in more ways than one.

Anxiety is a normal feeling to experience.

Feeling anxious can be normal and sometimes even healthy. Missing out on life because of that anxiety is not.

Swimming pools can really shake a person’s faith in humanity.

Your community pool more than likely doubles as a community urinal.

Snacking on a raw potato like it’s an apple is socially unacceptable. But is it a hazard to your health?

Trekking poles help you keep your balance on uneven terrain.

They’re not just for folks attempting the Appalachian Trail. Here’s how trekking poles can improve any hiker’s performance and fitness.

This unsupervised child is getting a taste of long-term neurological damage.

Tempting though it may be, sipping from a hose is inviting a whole lot of health problems.

A vehicle makes its way through flooded streets during a recent storm.

With flooding on the rise across the U.S., understanding what’s in the water is critical to protecting yourself and your loved ones.

A household item that retails for less than $5 can provide a good first-line preventive measure against tick-borne illnesses.

10 Facts About the Flu Shot

Mapped: The Happiest (and Least Happy) States in 2025

Why We Can’t Resist Sticking Q-Tips in Our Ears, Even Though It’s Dangerous

You’ve Heard of “Marry Me Chicken”—But What About “Labor-Inducing Eggplant Parmesan”?

5 Tips for Keeping Your House Pollen-Free

Map Shows the Best and Worst States for Air Quality, and a Southern State Ranks Last

Why Is It Called “Morning Sickness” If It Can Last All Day?

Why Body Composition Scales Aren’t the Best Way to Measure Fitness

3 Common Misconceptions About Aging, Debunked

Recall Alert: Your Walmart Frozen Shrimp May Be Radioactive

What It Means When Ground Beef Is Red on the Outside and Brown on the Inside

Do Oranges Make Your Lips Itch? Here's the Reason Why

Why Rabbits Are Growing Scary ‘Tentacle’ Warts on Their Heads in Colorado

How Does Blood Pressure Work?

Why Sunscreen Can Leave a White Cast—and How to Avoid It

25 Worst U.S. Cities for Allergy Sufferers

What Exactly Are Sand Fleas, Anyway?

What’s the Difference Between Feeling Anxious and Having Anxiety?

More Than Half of Adults Admit to Peeing in Pools, Survey Finds

Is It Safe to Eat Raw Potatoes?

How Trekking Poles Can Boost Your Hiking Game

The Reason You Shouldn’t Drink From Your Garden Hose

What’s Really in Floodwater—and Why It’s More Dangerous Than You Think

This Simple Tool Can Help You Avoid the Tick-Borne Red Meat Allergy