Health

Swimming pools can really shake a person’s faith in humanity.

Your community pool more than likely doubles as a community urinal.

Snacking on a raw potato like it’s an apple is socially unacceptable. But is it a hazard to your health?

Trekking poles help you keep your balance on uneven terrain.

They’re not just for folks attempting the Appalachian Trail. Here’s how trekking poles can improve any hiker’s performance and fitness.

This unsupervised child is getting a taste of long-term neurological damage.

Tempting though it may be, sipping from a hose is inviting a whole lot of health problems.

A vehicle makes its way through flooded streets during a recent storm.

With flooding on the rise across the U.S., understanding what’s in the water is critical to protecting yourself and your loved ones.

A household item that retails for less than $5 can provide a good first-line preventive measure against tick-borne illnesses.

Extreme heat can be dangerous—here’s how to stay safe this summer.

Swimming in lakes (or any wild water) has its risks. When in doubt, check local advisories and trust your senses. And if the water looks or smells off, you might have better luck sticking to land.

These bugs are more likely to take over your summer vacation if you're in these cities.

Don’t want to bug out this summer? From Los Angeles to Houston and even Detroit, these are the U.S. cities that experts expect will have the worst problems with mosquitoes in 2025.

Prettier to look at than they are to actually swim with.

When it comes to jellyfish stings, urine is often cited as an effective remedy. But does it really work as a first-aid treatment?

See which places offer the best circumstances for your golden years.

Ginger ale is a go-to for a lot of people when they start feeling green.

Ginger is a proven anti-nausea remedy. But ginger ale (or any soda, really) probably won’t do you much good.

The lithium-ion batteries in vape pens can lead to landfill fires.

Tossing old vapes in the trash could actually be more hazardous than you thought, but here's the right way to safely get rid of old e-cigarettes.

There’s a right and a wrong way to wipe your butt after all. But with these expert-approved tips, you’ll be sitting pretty in more ways than one.

Before you use that swab, remember—there are better ways.

The American Academy of Otolaryngology advises against using cotton swabs to clean one’s ears. Here are six doctor-approved methods to try instead.

Raw chicken breasts often sport white stripes.

Thanks to modern farming practices, chicken isn't always a low-fat option.

This TikTok-popular trend is more dangerous than people may realize, according to a new scientific review.

The cover of the 1902 Sears, Roebuck catalogue.

Some of the products offered up for sale in the catalogue were downright dangerous.

Mold is the last thing you want to see after cracking open one of these.

You might never expect to see mold growing inside a fireproof safe, but it can happen. Here’s how to prevent it, plus how to properly clean it so your valuables don’t get destroyed.