HEALTH

A supermarket poultry case containing packages of raw chicken.

How Can I Tell If I Have Food Poisoning?

Salmonella, norovirus, and other germs are often found in raw poultry and fresh produce—and can find their way into your digestive system. Here’s what to know about the symptoms and treatments for food poisoning.

Blissfully unperturbed by hormonal fluctuations.

When Does Menopause Actually Start?

The wide-ranging symptoms and timing of menopause have caused some confusion.

You'll have a megawatt smile in no time.

The Best Time to Brush Your Teeth, According to Dentists

Discover the best time to brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash, according to these dental health experts.

An American Huey helicopter sprays Agent Orange over Vietnam.

Agent Orange: Its Toxic History in the Vietnam War

In a mission code-named Operation Ranch Hand, the U.S. military unleashed millions of gallons of the toxic defoliant during the Vietnam War—and some descendants of Vietnam veterans say they’re still paying the price.

Here‘s the dreaded wisdom tooth doing its thing.

Why Do People Have Wisdom Teeth?

Once essential for early humans, wisdom teeth are now more of a nuisance than a necessity.

All that steam isn't exactly a good thing.

There's a Reason Why It Smells Extra Gross If You Fart in the Shower

Why do farts always seem to smell worse in the shower? You can blame science (and how enclosed the space usually is in the first place) for this bizarre phenomenon.

This pile of yeast and bacteria could be helpful for scientists.

Researchers Are Asking Home Bakers to Donate Their Sourdough Starters to Science

Sourdough for science? Researchers are analyzing live cultures from bread starters to develop healthier, plant-based fermented foods.

Time to get the facts straight on this fact of life.

9 Misconceptions About Menstruation

Should you be worried about animal attacks when you’re menstruating?

That Sugar Rush Is All in Your Head—But Here’s Why It Happens

Scientists claim that sugar rushes aren’t actually as real as you might think, but the origins of this myth go back deep into American history.

There are many factors to consider when it comes to choosing a wash routine that‘s best for you.

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

Find out how factors like age, hair type, and lifestyle influence your ideal shampoo routine.

KFC’s Finger Lickin’ Toothpaste Tastes Just Like Chicken

The toothpaste brand Hismile and KFC teamed up for a toothpaste that allegedly tastes like the original recipe. Would you brush with it?

Who cut the cheese? Hard to say in a cabin this packed.

Yes, People Fart More on Planes—Here’s Why

There’s a scientific explanation for why folks fart more on airplanes, but it doesn’t make it any less aggravating.

The UK is stricter about its bottled water than the U.S., as it were.

Why Can’t You Buy Dasani Bottled Water in the UK?

Dasani bottled water was poised to take the UK market by storm, but shortly after it was released in 2004, Coca-Cola yanked it off shelves. Discover the real reasons why here.

If you’ve ever sent DNA to 23andMe, you may want to delete your data.

Sent DNA to 23andMe? Here’s How to Delete Your Data

With 23andMe filing for bankruptcy on March 23, your genetic information might be vulnerable. Here’s how to delete it.

Why Do Basketball Players Wear Arm Sleeves?

The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.

Finland has cracked the code to happiness.

The 10 Happiest Countries on Earth, According to Gallup’s World Happiness Report

Each year, Gallup’s World Happiness Report ranks nations based on support systems, social trust, generosity, and more.

Beef tallow (not the best for an apple pie).

What Exactly Is Beef Tallow?

What it is, what it's used for, and whether it lives up to the hype.

Why Did Toys Disappear From Cereal Boxes?

The days of police badges and lightsaber spoons lurking in boxes are over. Kids now get QR codes. What happened?

6 Essential Facts About Hantavirus

Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe from the rodent-borne viral disease.

Room temperature is a frame of reference.

What Exactly Is ‘Room Temperature’?

Misunderstanding room temperature can have some surprisingly serious consequences.

People in high-risk groups may want to consider a measles vaccine booster.

Do You Need a Measles Vaccine Booster? Here’s What Experts Say

If you’re in a high-risk group, you may want to consider getting a booster for full protection against measles.

People with mind blindness cannot visualize things in their minds.

What Is Mind Blindness?

Aphantasia is a little-understood phenomenon that affects about 4 percent of the population. There are several theories behind what causes it.

You can avoid brain freeze with a couple of easy precautions.

What Causes Brain Freeze?

Here's what’s happening in your body when you eat ice cream or drink a chilled beverage too fast.

Where does your state rank in WalletHub‘s study?

The Best and Worst American States for Women

Explore WalletHub‘s rankings of the best and worst states for women, based on economic well-being, healthcare access, and safety metrics.