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HEALTH
Thanks to a stringent new FDA mandate, food suppliers are now adding sesame to products that didn’t previously contain it.
Celine Dion recently announced that she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare and progressive neurological disorder that only affects about one or two out of every 1 million people.
Scientists have finally visualized what happens when poo particles go airborne.
A new type of drug that could eliminate two to four hot flashes per day could soon become a hot commodity.
Socializing your dog is good, but be aware it carries risk of canine flu.
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.
Whether your hair is oily or naturally dry (or somewhere in between), the best drugstore shampoos can help your strands stay healthier than ever.
The FDA has made the devices cheaper and more readily available to people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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.
The universe appears to be taking a special interest in offing us at the beginning of the year.
There’s no such thing as eating too many fruits and vegetables, but you'll want to give these a good rinse first.
Dig in for the dark story of an ethically dubious medical practice that fortunately fell out of fashion.
We spoke to two experts about what causes maskne, how to prevent it, and the best products to grab now if you’re dealing with it.
The consumption of the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a hotly debated topic, and the misconceptions sometimes outweigh the truth.
People with outie belly buttons, rejoice—the cleaning process is easier for you.
Mental Floss and Cheribundi have teamed up to share these six simple tips—all backed by science—for increasing and improving your rest.
Keeping up with air filter replacement is more important than you might think.
Go check those medical records to see if you’re vaxxed, and meanwhile, learn more about the polio with these nine facts.
The conditions for stifling heat are pretty easy to explain, and so is the solution: Keep cool.
It’s important to make sure you’re doing everything you can to alleviate the muscle aches and pains that can come from exercising.