Health

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Why Leftover Antibiotics Are a Problem

One-quarter of participants in a recent study said they have, or would, self-prescribe antibiotics without getting a diagnosis first.

A Robotic Rectum Can Train Doctors to Better Probe Butts

It's hard for medical students to learn proper technique when the procedure is based entirely on feel.

How to Soothe a Scorching Sunburn, According to Dr. Pimple Popper

For all of us who overdid the whole "beach" thing.

What You Need to Know About Drug Expiration Dates

Although the FDA might be erring on the side of caution, so should you.

10 Ways To Keep Your Seasonal Allergies Under Control

Outdoor allergens are present all year round. Here's how to keep your symptoms at bay.

The Next iPhone Update Will Help Users Become Organ Donors

Apple's upcoming iOS 10 upgrade for iPhone will allow users to become organ donors at the press of a button.

A Whole Lot of Women Are Grooming Their Pubic Hair, Study Finds

A large, representative study of American women finds that 84 percent do some landscaping down there, and 40 percent of them do it before they go to the doctor.

How Your Workout Gear Could Be Bad For Your Health

Stretching the time spent in your workout clothes might be doing more harm to your health than good.

Scientists May Have Discovered How Dogs Sniff Out Hypoglycemia

Researchers found that isoprene, a chemical commonly found in human breath, increased sharply during hypoglycemic episodes.

A study of more than 1500 Australians concluded that 30 minutes was the minimum dose required to reap the health benefits of time in nature.

Study Links Inflammation and Premenstrual Misery

A large study found that women with higher levels of inflammation reported more severe pain, bloating, and mood swings.

Study Shows That Working Long Hours Increases Health Risks for Women

Data collected over a 32-year span has revealed some alarming consequences of working more than 60 hours a week.

11 Numbers You Should Have on Speed Dial

When you really need a locksmith, you won't want to waste time looking for one.

8 Ways to Refresh During Your Lunch Break

Don't let your lunch hour go to waste.

Researchers Debunk Medical Myths About Vitamin D

Scientists say most common beliefs about vitamin D are unsupported by research.

6 Ways Babies Can Be Dangerous

Don't let their looks fool you.

Here Are the Most Walkable Cities in the U.S.

Where to move if walking is your preferred mode of transportation.

Why Use Sunscreen? Just Look at Your Butt

Real dermatology advice, we swear.

15 Questions About Donating Blood, Answered

Roughly 6.8 million people donate blood each year, but when you needle up for the American Red Cross, where does al the blood go?

Here’s How Much Kids Should Sleep

Infants need up to 16 hours of sleep a day.

Study Says Nearly a Third of Americans Don't Floss

Are you one of them?

New Cancer Drug Harnesses the Immune System

It appears to have fewer side effects than chemotherapy and other drugs, and lower likelihood of tumor regrowth.

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Study Suggests Migraine Triggers Vary Widely

Patients in the experiment averaged four triggers apiece, but each person’s triggers were unique.

Study Finds Women Are Twice as Likely to Suffer From Anxiety

And there are a few theories as to why.