Health

Corpses are less scary than you think.

Having an intrusive thought doesn’t mean you have OCD. Let’s break down some myths about obsessive compulsive disorder.

Fifteenth-century woodcut of a young woman who represents syphilis with the skeletons of dead lovers behind her bed.

Ailments have gone by various names over the centuries. How many of these can you guess correctly?

There are some powerful tools in your arsenal that will help keep the Sunday Scaries at bay.

The phenomenon also known as “the Sunday Night Blues” can be daunting—but there are ways you can fight back.

Have a pet? Prepare to pony up some serious cash.

Owning a cat or dog can cost a lot of money. And inflation isn't the only reason vet bills have gotten so expensive.

Everything you knew about normal human body temperature is a myth.

The average body temperature isn't actually 98.6°F, a fact scientists have known for at least three decades. So why does this myth persist?

Your gut's microbiome can influence everything from digestion to immune health.

Supplements that promise to restore your gut health are everywhere. But not everyone can stomach them.

Researchers linked stair climbing to better heart health.

For better heart health—and even a longer lifespan—new research suggests one doing simple and accessible exercise regularly: Taking the stairs.

Personality and anatomy play a role in determining sneeze volume.

Marijuana really does give you the munchies—here's the science behind why.

Catching a kid picking their nose isn’t too unusual, but have you ever wondered what makes them want to actually eat their boogers? Discover more about the science behind mucophagy and its enduring appeal to youngsters.

'Organic' doesn't necessarily mean 'healthy.'

To be certified as organic, farmers can’t use prohibited synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or hormones for three full years before applying. Further, any animals they have must be raised on organic foods.

Some decaf coffee contains trace amounts of a carcinogen. Should we be worried?

Quick, fetch the Rexall’s Americanitis Elixir!

Nearly all of the day’s experts blamed Americanitis on stress caused by the relentless pace of life in the U.S., which was only exacerbated by new technological advancements.

Be proactive and have a plan in place before disaster strikes.

Here’s how to be prepared for what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

“The Plague Hospital,” a painting by Francisco Goya.

The Black Death—the world's second bubonic plague pandemic—decimated the populations of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe in the 14th century. But there was a silver lining.

The snot-blocking glass has been keeping buffets (relatively) safe since the 1950s, and it's thanks to one germophobe.

Do you know where your copy is these days?

‘The Care & Keeping of You’ paved the way for countless puberty books to come.

Blue balls? Broken hymens? Popping your cherry? We’re covering all the topics you’ve always wondered about but were too embarrassed to ask.

The key to a brighter smile? Hydrogen peroxide.

The main ingredient for a whiter smile? Hydrogen peroxide.

Discover the best eczema treatments that experts recommend, whether you’re dealing with sudden eczema flare-ups, itchiness, or just need a new facial moisturizer.

Illustrations from 1997’s ‘Get Fit! ... How To Get in Shape To Meet the President’s Challenge and Earn the Presidential Fitness Award’

Almost as soon as it was introduced—and for generations after—the Presidential Fitness Test was absolutely traumatizing to students who had to endure it. Here’s how the program started—and ended.

Uncovered on the grounds of the now-demolished Bahr Treatment Center in Indianapolis, this time capsule contained film reels that are still shrouded in a layer of mystery.

As the thinking goes, sharks don’t get cancer, so the pills will keep you from getting it, too. But there’s a problem with that theory.

8 Myths About Dead Bodies, Debunked

7 Common Misconceptions About OCD

Quiz: Can You Match the Disease to Its Olde-Tyme Name?

A Simple Way to Beat the Sunday Scaries

The Many Reasons Why Your Vet Bills Are Rising

The 98.6°F Myth: Why Everything You Think You Know About Body Temperature Is a Lie

Prebiotic vs. Probiotic: What’s the Difference?

Want to Live Longer? Taking the Stairs (and Skipping the Elevator) May Help

Why Do Some People Sneeze So Darn Loudly?

Why Does Weed Make You Hungry?

Why Do Kids Eat Their Boogers?

What Does 'Organic' Mean?

A Latte Trouble: Is Decaf Coffee Bad for You?

Americanitis: The 19th-Century Scourge of Stressed-Out Workaholics

The Science of Staying Safe in an Earthquake

13 Facts About the Black Death

A Sanitized History of the Sneeze Guard

When American Girl’s ‘The Care & Keeping of You’ Taught a Generation How to Grow Up

6 Misconceptions About Sex

How Do Teeth Whiteners Work?

9 of the Best Eczema Treatments, According to Dermatologists

The Origins of the Presidential Fitness Test

Watch: Mysterious Footage from a 1950s Psychiatric Hospital

Do Sharks Really Not Get Cancer?