HEALTH

Amazon Is Now Selling a Prescription Drug Subscription Covering 80 Common Conditions for Just $5 a Month

The company wants to help address everything from high cholesterol to depression.

Iodized salt helped curb a thyroid concern in the '20s.

Why Is There Iodine in Table Salt?

It could prevent you from developing a goiter, for one thing.

Dr. René Favaloro (left) pictured with colleague Dr. Mason Sones.

René Favaloro: The Life and Death of the "Father" of Coronary Bypass Surgery

Argentinian heart surgeon René Favaloro popularized coronary bypass surgery, which continues to save the lives of people with heart disease.

When Corn Flakes Were Part of an Anti-Masturbation Crusade

In the 18th and 19th centuries, much of the world worked itself into a tizzy over the idea of people touching themselves.

Not the crappiest way to earn a few extra bucks.

Looking To Make Some Extra Cash? You Could Earn Up to $1500 per Month for Donating Your Poop

Through the GoodNature Program, you could earn extra money by donating your poop—and help people in the process.

Science Has Figured Out the Most Germ-Ridden Spot in Your Kitchen, and It’s Going to Gross You Out

Sinks and countertops get all the bad press, but the most bacteria are actually lurking somewhere else.

Before reaching for the tweezers, try these less painful methods for removing a splinter.

6 Simple and Painless Ways to Remove a Splinter

From baking soda to plain water, these old-timey remedies will get that splinter out fast.

Why Do More People Get Sick in the Winter?

It’s not just because you’re spending more time indoors.

Looking for ideas on what to spend your FSA funds on this year? Consider these.

13 Creative Ways to Spend Your FSA Money Before the Deadline

The deadline is fast approaching for many account holders, so if you have to use your FSA money soon, here are a handful of creative ways to spend it.

Not all sesame seed ingredients are this obvious.

Allergic to Sesame Seeds? A New Food Labeling Law Is Going to Make Things Worse

Thanks to a stringent new FDA mandate, food suppliers are now adding sesame to products that didn’t previously contain it.

Celine Dion performs in London's Hyde Park.

What Is Stiff-Person Syndrome?

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.

Shining a light on what comes up when you flush

Mount Poo-suvius: Watch What Happens When You Flush a Toilet Without a Lid

Scientists have finally visualized what happens when poo particles go airborne.

After 80 Years, the First New Drugs to Treat Hot Flashes Could Arrive in 2023

A new type of drug that could eliminate two to four hot flashes per day could soon become a hot commodity.

All this dog wants is some chicken soup and ‘The Crown.’

Dogs Are in the Midst of a Terrible Flu Season, Too

Socializing your dog is good, but be aware it carries risk of canine flu.

Help that special someone reach their fitness goals with these thoughtful gifts.

10 Gifts for the Sporty Person In Your Life

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.

Because the right shampoo for your hair doesn't have to be the most expensive one.

8 of the Best Drugstore Shampoos for Each Hair Type, According to Experts

Whether your hair is oily or naturally dry (or somewhere in between), the best drugstore shampoos can help your strands stay healthier than ever.

Getting help for hearing loss is easier than ever.

Say What? You Can Now Buy Hearing Aids Over the Counter and Without a Prescription

The FDA has made the devices cheaper and more readily available to people with mild to moderate hearing loss.

8 Fascinating Facts About Toilets

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.

Why January Is the Deadliest Month of the Year

The universe appears to be taking a special interest in offing us at the beginning of the year.

Peaches and other stone fruits are often sprayed with pesticides.

The 10 Dirtiest Foods in the Produce Aisle, According to an Environmental Watchdog Group

There’s no such thing as eating too many fruits and vegetables, but you'll want to give these a good rinse first.

Hieronymous Bosch, 'Cutting Out the Stone of Madness' (c. 1501-1505), now in the Museo del Prado

13 Fascinating Facts About Lobotomies

Dig in for the dark story of an ethically dubious medical practice that fortunately fell out of fashion.

Face mask-induced acne (or "maskne") is more common these days than you think.

Is Your Face Breaking Out Under Your Mask? Here’s What To Do About It, According to Experts

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.

Science May Finally Know Why Some People Get Eaten Alive by Mosquitoes

In a study, scientists were able to isolate one key ingredient that makes humans so delicious to the disease-spreading insects.

Adderall XR (extended-release) isn't part of the shortage—just the immediate-release version.

America Is in the Midst of an Adderall Shortage, FDA Says

2022’s Adderall shortage has been going on since the summer. The FDA finally made it official.

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