Today is National Relaxation Day, so you have a great excuse to take it easy. Here’s how science can help you have the most laid-back day of the year.

HEALTH
'U.S. News & World Report' has released its annual ranking of America's best hospitals by specialty and presented its "honor roll" of the overall top 20 hospitals across the country.
Dr. Sandra Lee has brought seven acne-fighting products from her acclaimed SLMD Skincare line to an aisle near you.
Depression affects 300 million people worldwide, but there's good news: There are effective treatments. Here’s what you need to know about this debilitating mental disorder.
A new study shows that those puppy-playtime programs colleges host during finals season can actually be effective in just a few minutes.
Thanks to some teen activists, students in Oregon can now stay home from school when they're dealing with mental health issues.
Feeling sweaty and fatigued is common when you're out in the sun, but certain symptoms can indicate a more serious heat-related illness. Here's how to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
The infomercial icon has sold billions in products, including his legendary Gazelle elliptical trainer. But an errant school bus almost derailed him for good.
The searing pain of consuming ice cream too quickly can bring a grown adult to their knees. Here's how to get rid of it.
We asked some sun care experts to break down how sun protection factors are calculated, and how to best apply the stuff.
Evidence is mounting that the benefits of play go well beyond entertainment and improved hand-eye coordination.
Find out if your go-to packaged vegetable product from Trader Joe’s is on the FDA’s latest recall list.
People have been growing tobacco for thousands of years, but never as food. That doesn't mean it can't be used as a protein source in the future.
Many grain-free dog food brands billed as healthier options have been linked to a rise in heart disease cases among dogs in recent years.
Certain models of Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps could be hacked to raise levels of insulin or even stop delivery for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, a potentially fatal situation.
The Fourth of July can bring out the worst in people when it comes to mishandling fireworks. An educational video demonstrates their effect on mannequins.
A puncture wound from working in bacteria-infested soil can have you wondering whether you need a tetanus shot. You probably do.
Signs on the benches installed in a park and by the waterfront invite anyone to sit "if you don't mind someone stopping to say hello."
From risk factors to the latest treatments, here's what you need to know about the three types of diabetes (yes, there are three).
The bottled water brands Peñafiel from Keurig Dr Pepper and Starkey from Whole Foods were found to contain arsenic levels that exceed safety limits.
But it's not just 'Friends' that could do the trick, according to clinical psychologist Marc Hekster. 'The Big Bang Theory' can also help reduce your anxiety.
Today, we have effective drugs and therapies to treat migraine headache symptoms. But centuries ago, people weren't so fortunate.