Health

Starting the last week of January, N95 masks from the Strategic National Stockpile will be free to people who know where to find them.

FDA approval and FDA clearance aren’t used for the same products—but they’re both valid messages to see on packaging.

COVID-19 home test kits can now be shipped right to your door.

The test kits will be shipped free, with up to four available per household. It's all part of a federal program to help track and manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's how to make sure your masks are legitimate.

Packaging that says "FDA approved" is a clear sign that your N95 face mask is fake. Here's how to identify the real thing.

Are N95 masks reusable? It depends on a few factors—here’s how to tell when yours is ready to be replaced.

Watercolor drawing of the leg of a patient, age 50, who had scurvy for 12 months' standing.

Scurvy’s mysterious cause wasn’t identified until the 20th century. Here are a few facts from the disease's long and miserable history.

The CDC has advice for re-testing for COVID-19 after isolation.

Guidance around at-home testing before and after isolation for coronavirus is murky. The CDC is trying to fix that. Emphasis on trying.

At-home COVID-19 testing can skew data about community spread of the virus.

Self-administered coronavirus tests are hitting shelves, and it's important to know that a positive result should be reported to local health officials.

Catherine the Great (at getting vaccinated).

When it came to endorsing the smallpox vaccine, Catherine the Great led by example (and then by telling her subordinates to vaccinate their villages).

Pneumonia can take on various forms, most of which suck.

A 'walking' form of any illness sounds promising, but there are some key differences between these two pneumonia diagnoses you should be aware of.

Is this Bloody Mary part of the problem or solution?

The hair of the dog is one of the oldest hangover cures still around today. But can it really save you from that pounding headache?

You're excited to set out on a road trip. By hour two, you're nodding off. The answer may have something to do with "highway hypnosis."

Give back during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and save big during this Sleeper sale, which goes to support Kvitna, a breast cancer education charity.

James Gillray's 1802 cartoon depicted anti-vaxxers' predictions of the smallpox vaccine's effects.

Life-saving medical advances shouldn't be scary, but these notorious anti-vaxxers in history didn't get the memo.

The drink may be orange and it may be juice-like, but Sunny D isn't orange juice. After reading the ingredients list, you might never drink it with breakfast again.

Starting in 2022, California's public colleges and schools grades six through 12 will be required to provide free pads and tampons to their students.

Those seeking both COVID-19 and flu shots this year can probably get them all at once.

Winter is coming, and with it brings increased opportunity for respiratory viruses to spread. Here's what to know about getting COVID and flu shots in the same visit.

Based on public health, personal safety, and infrastructure, these are the safest cities in the world in 2021.

Preschoolers waiting to be vaccinated for smallpox outside their doctor's office.

The prospect of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for schools has been ruffling some feathers lately. It’s not a new issue.

Roughly 5.86 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, and these are the 25 countries with the highest vaccination rates worldwide.

If you'd like to balance the excitement of metropolitan life with a healthy sleep schedule, these are the cities you should (and shouldn't) consider.

The European Championships Munich 2022 are looking to collect 22,000 LEGO blocks to be used in constructing wheelchair ramps for the event.

We spoke to nutritionists about what types of cereal they recommend and what we should be looking for when buying them at the grocery store.

Watching television can influence how much we eat.

Settling in for a night of binge-watching can have a significant effect on our potential for binge-eating.

The U.S. Government Is Distributing Free N95 Masks Across the Country—Here's How to Claim Yours

‘FDA Cleared’ vs. ‘FDA Approved’: What’s the Difference?

PSA: You Can Now Order Free COVID-19 Home Tests From USPS

How to Identify Counterfeit N95 Masks

How Long Do N95 Masks Last?

11 Facts About Scurvy

Want to Re-Test Yourself for COVID-19 After Isolation? Here's What the CDC Recommends

Why You Should Report a Positive At-Home COVID-19 Test Result—and How to Do It

A Letter From Catherine the Great Extolling the Benefits of Vaccines Just Sold for More Than $1 Million

Pneumonia vs. Walking Pneumonia: What's the Difference?

Can Drinking More Alcohol Cure a Hangover? The Truth Behind the Hair of the Dog

Why Do Car Rides Make You Feel Tired?

This Fashion Brand Lets Shoppers Choose How Much Money Goes to Charity for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

8 of History's Most Misguided Anti-Vaxxers

Sunny D Isn't Orange Juice—Here's What It Really Is

New California Law Will Require Period Products to be Free In All Public Schools and Colleges Beginning in 2022

Can I Get My Flu Shot and COVID Vaccine at the Same Time?

The World’s 10 Safest Cities

Mandatory Vaccines for Schools Began in Boston Nearly 200 Years Ago

These 25 Countries Have the Highest COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

The 10 Best (and 10 Worst) Cities to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Old LEGO Bricks Will Be Used to Construct Wheelchair Ramps for the 2022 European Championships in Munich

6 of the Healthiest Breakfast Cereals on Shelves, According to Experts

Appetite for Distraction: Does Watching TV Make You Hungrier?