HEALTH

New Test Can Differentiate Between Tick-borne Illnesses

Time is of the essence in diagnosing and treating Lyme disease.

How Louisville Used GPS to Improve Residents' Asthma

A study with 1200 sensors mounted to inhalers can help the city reshape its air quality policies.

11 Interesting Facts About Lymph Nodes

Though you might not often think about them, lymph nodes are crucial for your immune system.

German Doctors May Soon Prescribe Parasite Eggs

Helminthic therapy is unproven for many conditions and is currently illegal in most countries.

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Why Fiber Is Good for Your Gut Health

It all goes back to bacteria.

How You Instagram Can Reveal Whether or Not You’re Depressed, Study Says

Mentally healthy people love Valencia, apparently.

Insomniacs Are Swearing By This "Sleepy" Body Lotion

Lush's body lotion is popular, but can it really help you catch some z's?

Research Suggests Loneliness Is As Bad for You as Smoking Nearly a Pack of Cigarettes a Day

New research finds that social isolation is on the rise, especially among older adults.

13 Facts About the Sciatic Nerve

At its largest point, the sciatic nerve is about as big around as a man's thumb—plenty big enough to be an important part of the nervous system.

Manage Your Stress Levels With This Heart Rate–Measuring App

Similar heart rate–measuring technology can cost hundreds of dollars. Through Welltory, it's free.

Attention Moscow Mule Fans: Those Copper Mugs May Pose a Serious Health Threat

Your favorite libation could be poisoning you.

Thinking of Disinfecting Your Sponge? It’ll Do More Harm Than Good

Research has found that when you stick your sponge in the microwave, you're only giving its worst bacteria a leg up.

Growing Up With Headphones May Not Damage Kids’ Hearing

Scientists found no increase in hearing loss over the past few decades despite a rise in the use of headphones and earbuds.

Check Out This Online Database to See Which Chemicals Are in Your Tap Water

The legal limit isn't necessarily what's best for your health.

Scientists Think They Know What Causes Trypophobia

Warning: We cropped most of the holes from the honeycomb image, but the story contains a photo of a dried lotus seed pod.

Researchers Say You’re Exercising More Than You Think

Most of us "underestimate the importance of just walking to the store, taking the stairs, cleaning the house, or carrying the kids."

Scientists Are Working on a Way to Treat Eye Floaters With Lasers

There could soon be a new option for people plagued with the annoying eye squiggles.

5 Tips for Becoming A Morning Person

Even the most dedicated night owls can train themselves to become early risers.

Scientist Asks: Why Do We Weep?

And how is it different from crying?

Does Evolution Explain Why Our Sleep Habits Change With Age?

According to a recent study, naturally staggered sleep schedules means that someone is always awake and vigilant.

To Get Women to Bike More, Build Better Bike Lanes

Women are much more likely to bike in neighborhoods with good bike infrastructure, a new study found.

New Technique Can Spot a Heart Attack in the Making Long Before It Happens

Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality in the U.S., so this may be a game changer.

London Underground Map Gets a Redesign to Help Riders With Anxiety

Avoiding long stretches of tunnels just got easier for London commuters.

Don't Panic About the Plague

Several cases have been confirmed in New Mexico. But plague makes an appearance in the U.S.—and worldwide—every year.

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