HEALTH

A New Food Delivery Service Caters to People With Digestive Disorders

Epicured's offerings are 100 percent low FODMAP and gluten-free.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Workout Might Ruin You

Notorious RBG can bench press 70 pounds.

When Is the Best Time to Poop?

At least according to one bowel expert.

Naked Juice Will Change Its Labels to Accurately Reflect Ingredients

The makeover was triggered by a lawsuit alleging that the drinks' packaging misled customers.

Here's How Long You're Contagious When You Have a Cold

Here's how to lower the chances of giving the mucus-glazed plague to someone else.

New Study Finds No Link Between Childhood Cat Ownership and Psychosis

Contrary to prior reports, the new study found that living with a cat before birth or in childhood did not increase adolescents’ risk of experiencing psychotic episodes.

Brain Scans Show 4 Different Types of Depression

Knowing a patient’s subtype could help their doctor choose the best treatment.

How a Robotic Exoskeleton Is Helping a Paralyzed Acrobat Walk Again

Last year, former circus performer Silke Pan began doing something she never thought would be possible again: walk.

12 Things You Might Not Know About Organ Donation

Only three in 1000 deaths are eligible for organ donation, though nearly 120,000 people are currently on transplant waiting lists.

How to Turn Your Yoga Practice Into a HIIT Session

All you need to do is kick up the pace a few notches.

How People Get Hurt in All 50 States

Look out for animals in Missouri.

Science Explains Why Your Lab Is Always Hungry

A gene variant associated with appetite and obesity has been found in several Labrador retriever breeds.

Opening Your Car Door Like the Dutch Do Can Save Cyclists' Lives

The "Dutch Reach" forces drivers to check for incoming cyclists before a collision occurs.

New Ultrasound Tech Captures Clearest Imaging Ever of a 20-Week-Old Fetus

A London-based fetal imaging research project is developing ways to screen for abnormalities earlier.

9 Megalomaniacal Facts About Narcissism

“A superiority complex always covers up an inferiority complex.”

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Fluency in Sign Language May Sharpen Peripheral Vision

Deaf and sign language-fluent participants in a study had significantly better peripheral vision and reaction time than people who couldn’t sign.

What It Means If Your Snot Is Green

Clear mucus is normal, but green, white, and yellow may mean you're fighting off an infection.

Do Certain Sounds Enrage You? Neurologists May Know Why

Neurologists have spotted physical differences in the brains of people who are triggered by specific noises.

Energize Your Mornings With These 7 Get-Up-and-Go Tips From Trainers

These pro tips will help you feel ready to go and refreshed in seconds—some even before you leave your bed.

An Algorithm Can Now Recognize Skin Cancer From Photos

It performed as well as 21 human doctors in tests.

What’s the Best Way to Stop Yourself From Choking?

What you do next could save your life … but what do you do next?

In Australia, Horses Kill More People Than Venomous Creatures Do

But you should still watch out for bees.

10 Fitness Apps to Get You Moving and Motivated

You don’t need to rely on pricey classes and personal trainers to get fit this year, all you need is your phone and a little bit of motivation.

How Much Sugar Is in Your Pizza? Way More Than You'd Think

Added sugars are present in far more foods than you'd think. Photographer Antonio Rodríguez Estrada visualizes nutrition information in sugar cubes.

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