You can take your own temperature with a meat thermometer, just as long as you sanitize it properly.

HEALTH
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.
Definitions of 'pandemic' and 'epidemic' differ, but it’s not always clear which one best describes a disease outbreak like the new coronavirus.
On Tuesday, Feburary 25, Members of Scottish Parliament backed the first part of a bill that would make sanitary products like pads and tampons freely available.
Washing your hands might be the most repetitive activity any of us will ever do. So why do so many of us get it wrong?
We spoke with trainers from The Seeing Eye about why certain breeds make great guide dogs, how they keep their owner’s safe from low-hanging branches, and whether they can read cross signals.
According to this list, new moms who are breastfeeding should avoid something called “green cocoanut cake” at all costs.
This smart ring will help you learn more about your fitness, sleep, and overall well-being, and then give you steps to make improvements.