What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.

HEALTH
A recent survey found some drivers would rather visit a dentist than attempt to back into a parking spot.
How much water should you really drink a day? Well, it’s complicated.
A study shows that bed bugs love dirty clothes. Follow these tips to keep them from hitching a ride home with you.
Eating centuries-old mummies was a hot health trend in medieval Europe.
When it comes to food safety, none of these phrases means what you think it means.
It's known as "middle-aged groan," and it afflicts millions who dare try to get off the couch.
Set the right tone for the rest of the day by following these expert-approved tips.
Here's how to stay safe when you take a dip at beaches, lakes, or rivers.
You may have been taught the old cowboy trick of applying a tourniquet and using a blade to cut the bite wound to suck out the poison. It looks dramatic, but does it really work?
If you want to start a family, consider settling down in one of the best states for new parents.
Maui residents need a tremendous amount of support right now. Here's how you can help.
From animal glands to radioactive water, these odd anti-aging cures involved more scheme than science.
First it was almond cookies—now it’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Fully Cooked Falafel.
From acrophobia (the fear of heights) to zuigerphobia (the fear of vacuum cleaners), there are plenty of things to be scared of—rationally or otherwise.
Leqembi could slow the progression of Alzheimer's, but the side effects can be severe.