HEALTH

Can Doctors Self-Prescribe Medications?

Doctors can self-prescribe, but it's generally discouraged and the practice has quite a few stipulations.

Why Do Marathon Runners Poop Their Pants?

Some athletes call it runner’s trots. Others refer to it as the Gingerbread Man. Here's why marathoners sometimes get off to a runny start.

Paying bills is a source of acute stress.

10 Facts About Stress You Should Know

How much do you really know about our biological and physiological responses to *waves hands around* all this? Grab a stress ball and find out.

Fear vs. Phobia: What’s the Difference?

The definition of ‘phobia’ is similar to that of ‘fear’—but there’s a big difference in the threat level.

That feeling when you're about to get paid $10,000 for walking around.

GymBird Is Hiring a “Chief Step Officer” to Walk 10,000 Steps for $10,000

Walking 10,000 steps a day can be tough to find the time or motivation for—but you’d probably do it for $10,000.

How to Spot Poison Oak

Poison ivy isn’t the only thing that can give you a nasty rash.

Air pollution fogs road in Delhi, India.

The 20 Cities With the Worst Air Pollution Worldwide

Under normal circumstances, the U.S. doesn't rank on the list of the 20 worst cities for air quality.

Costco and Walmart Frozen Strawberries Are Subject to Recall—Here’s How to Check If Yours Are Affected

Everything you need to know about the frozen strawberries recalled from Costco, Walmart, and more stores.

These expert-recommended sunscreens can help protect your skin this summer—and year-round.

4 of the Best Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists

Protect your skin all year-round with the best sunscreens recommended by experts.

Whether you're on a hike or at the beach, these items will help you stay safe along the way.

11 Essentials That Will Help You Stay Safe This Summer, According to Experts

Whether you're on a hike or at the beach, the best summer safety products will cover all the bases, and they're expert-approved.

Make sure you know how to keep your pet safe during tick season.

6 Tips to Help Keep Your Pet Tick-Free

Tick collars, topical treatments, and oral medication are just a few things you can try to keep ticks from biting your pets.

Do DIY Air Purifiers Really Work to Combat Wildfire Smoke, COVID, and Other Pollutants?

Can your MacGyver air scrubber do the work of a purifier costing hundreds of dollars? Science says yes.

Larry Kramer in Manhattan's Washington Square in 2007.

10 Fascinating Facts About Larry Kramer

While co-founding two of the most influential HIV/AIDS organizations in the U.S., he still had time to pen a landmark play and be nominated for an Academy Award.

8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy

Before home pregnancy tests, the most reliable test was just to wait and see. But people still wanted to know as early as possible whether they were harboring a tiny human.

AirNow’s Interactive Map Shows You the Air Quality Index in Your Area

If you’re in the red on AirNow’s air quality map, you should stay inside.

Canadian wildfires have covered New York City in a dull amber pall.

4 Ways to Stay Safe When Wildfire Smoke Causes Poor Air Quality

Canadian wildfires have caused air quality alerts to go into effect across the U.S. Here’s how to stay safe.

Want Cleaner Air at Home? You Can Get One of Amazon’s Best Air Purifiers on Sale for 40 Percent Off

Want cleaner air at home? You can get a Winix air purifier for 40 percent off right now on Amazon.

6 Ways to Clean Your Ears Without Cotton Swabs

The American Academy of Otolaryngology officially advised against using cotton swabs to clean one's ears. Here are six doctor-approved methods to try instead.

10 Myths About Donating Blood, Debunked

The rules for donating blood have recently changed.

Contestants chasing cheese down Cooper’s Hill during 2022's Cheese-Rolling contest.

Canadian Woman Wins First Prize in Cheese-Rolling Race After Knocking Herself Unconscious

Nineteen-year-old Delaney Irving was unconscious when she crossed the finish line of Gloucester's 2023 cheese-rolling contest.

Before you head to the beach, don't forget to apply sunscreen to these key spots.

6 Areas You’re Probably Forgetting When You Use Sunscreen

Even if sunscreen is part of your daily routine, there might be some major areas—like your eyelids—where you’ve been forgetting to apply it.

11 Myths About Ticks, Debunked

Before venturing outdoors, read up on the most common myths about ticks.

How to Tell If Your Blue Cheese Has Gone Bad

Fuzzy gray or black patches of mold or shiny pink or yellow spots of yeast are indications that your blue cheese is past the point of no return.

8 Bodily Secretions You’d Rather Not Think About

Rheum, cerumen, and mucus are just a few of our gross bodily fluids.

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