HEALTH

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.

How Thailand 'Disease Detectives' Use an App to Fight Livestock-Borne Outbreaks

Thanks to a group of vets at Chiang Mai University, a "poor man's Instagram" is helping rural Thailand communities fight back against livestock-borne diseases.

The Must-Have Items for Your First Aid Kit

Don't get caught without some of these medical essentials.

How to Make Sure Your Eclipse Glasses Are Safe

You don’t want to miss the biggest celestial event of the year, but you don’t want to risk your eyesight, either.

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Scientists Say American Sperm Counts Are on the Decline

Let’s not panic just yet.

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.

This ID Wristband Stores Live-Saving Medical Information in the Cloud

WRIXO is safe, convenient, and easy to update.

'Safer' Drugs Found at Music Festivals Contain Meth and Bath Salts

The upside is, finding out what the drugs actually were made people less likely to take them.

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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9 Terms You See on Sunscreen Bottles, Defined

We all know that using sunscreen helps to prevent sunburns and skin damage, but we're stumped when it comes to the gibberish slew of letters and numbers on the label.

8 Surprising Facts About the Stomach

Your stomach may very well be a key player in keeping your mood balanced.

Scientists Zoom In on Genetic Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Identifying problematic gene variants could help researchers develop better treatments.

13 Fundamental Facts About the Anus

3. Once a year, have a professional look at it.

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