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HEALTH
The non-stop news about coronavirus and COVID-19 can cause a lot of anxiety. Here's our weekly digest of useful information, uplifting stories, and surprising tidbits to help you cope during the pandemic.
One of the most in-demand household items is now scarce. If you find an old and expired bottle, here's what you should know about its effectiveness.
As we practice social distancing, it's still important to fight the spread of coronavirus on high-touch surfaces in the home. Here's how.
From virtual field trips to free workout classes, here are the best ways to stay busy while social distancing.
Crocs is devoted to helping nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals fight the coronavirus.
You can take your own temperature with a meat thermometer, just as long as you sanitize it properly.
For people who use the Waffle House Index to gauge disasters, the novel coronavirus pandemic just got real.
Elmo and the rest of the ‘Sesame Street’ characters help teach kids how to wash their hands and how to feel better about being stuck at home.
Human papillomavirus is the leading cause of cervical cancer, but most people with HPV never show symptoms.
The underwear company is joining other clothing manufacturers to help get medical supplies to professionals in need.
Mary Mallon’s asymptomatic spreading of typhoid fever is a cautionary tale about the importance of washing your hands.
The current public health crisis and extended alone time caused by the coronavirus is raising anxiety levels all over. A psychologist has some advice that can help.
In the 1830s, Americans became obsessed with the idea that tomatoes could cure everything from cholera to diarrhea.
A couple of long-suffering scientists from Australia donated their time—and their gas—to figuring out whether farts can spread disease.
All it takes is a can of compressed air and a little homemade computer cleaner to keep coronavirus and other germs away from your laptop.
Your phone is one the filthiest things you own, but cleaning it is as easy as wiping it down with a disinfectant wipe.
Vans' new slip-on sneakers feature cool color palettes and a variety of visually appealing, tactile designs.
Viral outbreaks often necessitate patient isolation or quarantine. But what separates each separation?
Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is the best way to protect yourself from coronavirus. If you're looking for a way to pass that time, this tool can help.
Of all the personal essentials needed in the event of a national health concern, why are people stocking up on Charmin?
Health care workers see sick people all day, every day. So why don't they fall ill like the rest of us?
Access to healthy foods is important, but it’s not the only factor in determining a city’s overall health score.
At last, people with asthma will be able to buy potentially life-saving medicine without breaking the bank.