Health

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.

If you touch your video game controller every day, it's probably dirty. Here's the best way to clean it without damaging the device.

A painting of Gouverneur Morris by Pierre Henri, 1798.

There are many weird ways to die. But Gouverneur Morris’s DIY whale-bone catheter might take the cake.

Even reusable masks need to be replaced sooner or later, especially if you're wearing and washing them regularly.

Seventy years ago, a polio epidemic swept through Wytheville, Virginia—and the town went on lockdown.

Though every person and every panic attack is different, there are some simple tricks you can use to help lessen the severity of your symptoms.

This neat trick from Olivia Cuid, M.D makes any disposable or cloth face mask fit better in seconds.

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The Right Way to Clean Your Glasses

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9 Weird Historical Ways to Ward Off a Plague

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

Your Video Game Controller Is Gross. Here’s How to Clean It

When a Founding Father Performed His Own Penis Surgery (And Then Died)

When Should You Replace Your Face Mask?

How the Polio Epidemic of 1950 Gave Wytheville, Virginia, a 'Summer Without Children'

6 Effective Tips for Coping With Panic Attacks

Doctor’s 60-Second Trick Makes Any Face Mask Fit Better