HEALTH

Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why Fiber Is So Good For Us

Yet another reason to remember to load your plate with leafy greens.

The UK's Last Standing Leech House

The Bedale Leech House was used to store medicinal leeches.

This Augmented-Reality App Makes the Hospital Experience Less Scary for Kids

<em>Alder Play</em> features videos, activities, and virtual rewards designed to shepherd kids through their hospital stay. 

The Healthiest States in the U.S., Mapped

Different states have wildly different healthcare systems.

California Just Issued a Health Warning for Cell Phones—But It's Not as Scary as It Seems

There's no reason to retire your smartphone.

New Patient Test Could Suggest Whether Therapy or Meds Will Work Better for Anxiety

Expediting the diagnostic process could save patients months of anguish.

A Pitless Avocado Wants to Keep You Safe From the Dreaded 'Avocado Hand'

Grab one before they're gone.

Why You Should Think Twice About Drinking From Ceramics You Made by Hand

It may be better suited for looking pretty on your shelf.

How Hand Sanitizer Works (And Why It Isn't a Substitute for Soap)

Hand sanitizer doesn't look, smell, or feel like the stuff doctors use to clean their tools? (Or the kind we drink, for that matter.) It also doesn't physically wash dirt from your hands.

Here's Why You Really Don't Want a Fly Landing on Your Food

These things are disease drones.

7 Health Tips From Ancient Physicians

Suffering from dysentery? Grab some beans!

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When Nancy Reagan Told Kids to ‘Just Say No’

The First Lady's catchphrase was everywhere in the 1980s. The problem? It didn't really keep kids from experimenting with drugs.

Want to Get Better Sleep? Don’t Think of Yourself as an Insomniac

Identifying as an insomniac will only make your sleep worse, a new study suggests.

CVS Debuts Same-Day Prescription Delivery in Some Cities

Need a medication refill? It can be at your door in a matter of hours.

Can You Really Lose Weight by Pooping? It Depends on What You Eat

Your poop can weigh up to 1 pound.

The FDA Has a Warning for People Who Love Black Licorice

Eek.

Struggling to Hear Your Phone Calls? This App Acts Like a Smartphone Hearing Aid

The tech tailors the audio of your phone to your specific hearing issues, rather than just amplifying the sound like a hearing aid does.

Why You Get Diarrhea When You're Hungover

Booze turns your digestive system into a fast-moving water (OK, vodka) slide.

Brown vs. White Rice: Which Is Healthier?

The answer might depend on whether you're pregnant.

The Best Way to Wash an Apple So You Consume Fewer Pesticides

Using a common household item makes a big difference.

This Bronx-Based Running Club Doubles as a Local History Class

Bronx Sole wants to make fitness fun for runners of all levels. To do that, the running club takes local residents on a joggable history tour of their borough.

Why Coffee Sold in California Could Soon Come With a Toxic Warning Label

The label warning of cancer-causing chemicals doesn't give the full picture.

Why Not Brushing Your Teeth Is So Bad For Your Health

Good oral hygiene affects your whole body.

Brain Training Could Help Combat Hearing Loss, Study Suggests

After playing a puzzle video game, older adults with hearing loss were able to distinguish 25 percent more words in noisy environments.

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