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HEALTH

All this dog wants is some chicken soup and ‘The Crown.’

Dogs Are in the Midst of a Terrible Flu Season, Too

Socializing your dog is good, but be aware it carries risk of canine flu.

Jake Rossen

Help that special someone reach their fitness goals with these thoughtful gifts.

10 Gifts for the Sporty Person In Your Life

It can be tricky to shop for the sporty person in your life, but these holiday gifts can help them reach their fitness goals and have fun along the way.

Smart Shopping Team

Because the right shampoo for your hair doesn't have to be the most expensive one.

8 of the Best Drugstore Shampoos for Each Hair Type, According to Experts

Whether your hair is oily or naturally dry (or somewhere in between), the best drugstore shampoos can help your strands stay healthier than ever.

Sammi Burke



Getting help for hearing loss is easier than ever.

Say What? You Can Now Buy Hearing Aids Over the Counter and Without a Prescription

The FDA has made the devices cheaper and more readily available to people with mild to moderate hearing loss.

Jake Rossen


Pray to your porcelain god.

8 Fascinating Facts About Toilets

Half of the world’s population—nearly 4 billion people—lack safe and sanitary toilet facilities. Here are a few facts to make you appreciate our lovely loos.

Lina Zeldovich


January can be a time to relax.

Why January Is the Deadliest Month of the Year

The universe appears to be taking a special interest in offing us at the beginning of the year.

Jake Rossen


Peaches and other stone fruits are often sprayed with pesticides.

The 10 Dirtiest Foods in the Produce Aisle, According to an Environmental Watchdog Group

There’s no such thing as eating too many fruits and vegetables, but you'll want to give these a good rinse first.

Lea Ceasrine
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