Health

The rules for donating blood have recently changed.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Some varieties spoil faster than others.

“Ripping off the Band-Aid” is a well-worn idiom. When you want to break bad news, it’s better to just do it quickly; the same goes for anything prompting any ki

“Hands-only CPR” has gained popularity in recent years. So what is it, and when should you use it?

Not all states are equally good to retirees.

No, Florida is not number one. (But it's close.)

Noble working doggos practically scream for scratches, but you must resist the urge.

Under 5 feet tall as an adult, Adam Rainer had the growth spurt to end all growth spurts.

And so Krypton sent their only son, Kal-El...

The UK’s Prime Minister was in poor health but still needed to fly. The solution? Stuff him in a big egg.

Electrolytes are important, yes. But you don't necessarily need drinks full of them.

Sports drinks are full of them. But are they good for you, or just really expensive pee?

There have been quite a few lettuce recalls over the last several years—but onions are responsible for more illnesses.

A young woman gets tested for syphilis in a "trailer-laboratory" in Washington, D.C. in 1937.

Requiring blood tests to get a marriage license had nothing to do with an Oedipal fear of accidentally marrying a close relative.

We have some bad news about your ‘hypoallergenic’ pet.

We asked some allergy experts if a truly hypoallergenic animal actually exists.

The composer suffered from hearing loss and a number of mysterious ailments before his death at age 56. His hair is providing some answers.

The world’s happiest country wants to teach us all how to live more like Finns.

Strawberries sold under several brand names around the country sickened five people in Washington late last year.

In 1975, a woman found her husband dead in a chair after watching a BBC sitcom. He had been laughing for almost a half-hour. Was it merriment that killed him?

These light boxes are UV-free and offer 10,000 lux of light.

These Verilux light boxes meet the Mayo Clinic’s recommendations for light therapy and could help if you’re coping with seasonal depression.

A 19th-century illustration of London during the Great Plague.

The Great Plague of 1665 killed about 100,000 Londoners, but winde, quinsie, and livergrown also took their toll.

Make sure you take your dog’s oral hygiene seriously.

When it comes to your dog’s oral health, prevention is the best medicine.

10 Myths About Donating Blood, Debunked

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

6 Areas You’re Probably Forgetting When You Use Sunscreen

11 Myths About Ticks, Debunked

How to Tell If Your Blue Cheese Has Gone Bad

8 Bodily Secretions You’d Rather Not Think About

How Long It Takes Those Oats in Your Pantry to Go Bad

Does Ripping Off a Bandage Quickly Really Hurt Less?

Does CPR Still Require Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation?

The 10 Best (and Worst) States to Retire, Ranked

The Reason You Should Never Pet a Service Dog

Adam Rainer, The Little Person Who Became a Literal Giant

Failure to Launch: Why Winston Churchill's ‘Sarcophagus-Like’ Airplane Pod Never Took Off

What Are Electrolytes, and Why Do We Need Them?

The 10 Riskiest Foods, Based on Recall Data

Why Did States Require Blood Tests for Marriage Licenses?

Is There Such Thing as a Hypoallergenic Pet?

DNA Analysis of Beethoven’s Hair Reveals New Clues About His Death

Finland’s Happiness Masterclass Is a Free 4-Day Trip to a Luxury Resort—Here’s How to Apply

Recall Alert: Frozen Strawberries From Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi Carry the Risk of Hepatitis A

Can You Really Laugh Yourself to Death?

Seasonal Depression Got You Down? These Highly Rated Light Boxes Could Help You Out

15 Other Diseases that Could Have Killed You During London's Great Plague

How Often You Should Clean Your Dog’s Teeth, According to a Veterinarian