Health

Despite what you may have been told, eating eggs won’t send your cholesterol levels through the roof.

Here are seven somewhat harmless food myths that have been drilled into our heads for so long that we don’t even realize they’re fake.

A nurse in Kashmir, India, prepares to administer a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Charities are working to meet the immediate needs of hospitals and individuals. Here are 5 great ones to support.

A post-vaccine thumbs up is recommended.

Can you take Tylenol after your COVID-19 vaccine? What should you do with your vaccination card? Answers to those and more burning questions.

Butter and margarine are made from different ingredients, but that doesn't automatically make one product healthier than the other.

You can blame that glossy finish, which comes from a mysterious, potentially harmful chemical called BPA.

A hairy situation in more ways than one.

The FDA Food Code recommends food service employees wear “hair restraints,” but it might be more for appearance’s sake than safety.

Will taking a stroll through a national park make you feel less stressed? According to this study, the answer is probably yes.

It's not just about pelvic pain or bad periods.

There’s a lot of confusion about endometriosis symptoms, treatment, and other basics. We spoke to a specialist to set the record straight.

Whether they boast a long life expectancy or a high number of lottery winners, these states qualify as lucky.

Two doses of the coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are required for optimal protection.

Two of the three vaccines with Emergency Use Authorization in the United States require two doses, and skipping the second isn't optional. Here's why.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries accommodates customers in many ways, but they won't serve you beef cooked rare or medium.

It may be tempting to use your backyard as a freezer during the Texas power outage, but the USDA warns that that's a bad idea.

Plant-based meat alternatives like Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger are definitely vegan, but that doesn't mean they're healthy.

The CDC has some additional advice that will make masks more effective against the spread of coronavirus.

The CDC's studies show that the risk of transmission for the coronavirus is significantly reduced when two parties are both wearing fitted and layered masks, echoing earlier recommendations from experts.

A medical professional does the vaccination; your body does the immunization.

If we’re being pedantic here (and we are), ‘vaccination’ and ‘immunization’ shouldn't be used interchangeably.

When she graduated from medical school in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell earned more than an M.D.: she also earned the distinction of becoming America’s first woman doctor.

Double-masking can offer additional protection.

The practice of doubling up on masks has been gaining attention, but it's not new advice. An expert explains.

While there's no single answer to how long eggs are good after their expiration date, they usually don't spoil right away.

Need to give your glasses a quick cleaning? Dog licks are not recommended.

Using your shirt to clean your eyeglasses may be convenient, but it's also ineffective and can damage your lenses. There's a better way.

The Triumph of Death by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, circa 1562.

COVID-19 restrictions are difficult, but at least we don’t have to carry 6-foot canes to make sure we’re properly social distancing.

In the weeks leading up to his inauguration on March 4, 1857, James Buchanan was recovering from a disease that got hundreds of people sick in Washington, D.C.

Those white spots on your teeth might be trying to tell you something (like that your mouth is suffering a plaque attack).

People turned to unusual remedies to avoid catching the plague.

From fart jars to drinking urine, here are strange, gross, or downright dangerous historical methods people used to prevent catching a plague.

When public trust in the polio vaccine needed to be restored, officials turned to Elvis.

In 1956, the singer agreed to be photographed taking the vaccine in order to drum up public support.

7 Common Food Myths, Debunked

5 Ways to Help India During Its Current COVID-19 Crisis

5 Important Dos and Don’ts When You’ve Gotten Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Margarine vs. Butter: What’s the Difference—and Which Is Healthier?

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Recycle Your Giant CVS Receipts

Hair in Your Food Is Gross—But Is It Dangerous to Your Health?

Want to Improve Your Health? Listen to the Sounds of National Parks

6 Common Misconceptions About Endometriosis

10 Luckiest States in the U.S.

What Happens If You Miss Your Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot?

Why Five Guys Always Serves Their Burgers Well Done

USDA Warning: Your Yard Is Not a Freezer, So Don’t Put Your Food Outside If You Lose Power

What Are Those Meatless, Plant-Based Burgers Actually Made Of?

CDC Updates Coronavirus Mask Guidance, Recommends Tight and Layered Coverings

Vaccination vs. Immunization vs. Inoculation: What's the Difference?

6 Groundbreaking Facts About Elizabeth Blackwell, America’s First Woman Physician

Does Double-Masking for Coronavirus Protection Make Sense? We Asked an Expert

10 Foods You Can Safely Eat After the Expiration Date

The Right Way to Clean Your Glasses

The National Hotel Epidemic: The Mysterious Disease That Nearly Sidelined James Buchanan on His Inauguration Day

Yes, You Can Reverse a Cavity—Here’s How

9 Weird Historical Ways to Ward Off a Plague

Jab Me Tender: How Elvis Presley Eased People's Minds About the Polio Vaccine