Health

A small study of young couples found that people who got a little extra sleep were happier with their relationships the next day.

Short answer: Riding in a car can may make your brain think you’ve been poisoned, and reading makes it worse.

For some patients, small differences in generic drugs can be a big deal.

The same type of antibodies that cause illnesses like multiple sclerosis and lupus may also lead to a longer life.

The Center for Science in Public Interest just released its annual list of the least healthy meals on the menu at chain restaurants.

But your dentist will probably still chastise you for skipping it.

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There are plenty of easy strategies for combating most forms of motion sickness.

Researchers say these gases “affect our brain, mind, and behavior.”

Roach "milk" crystals are one of the most nutrient-rich substances on Earth.

A survey of older adults found that couples with similar drinking habits reported less trouble in their marriages.

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Scientists found that malaria-carrying mosquitoes avoided chickens and the smell of chickens, which might make the birds (or even just their odor) an effective repellent.

Being active has countless benefits that can't be measured by a scale.

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A clinical study found that sinus rinses beat steam inhalation for alleviating the symptoms of chronic sinus infections.

Kids who did both had an even lower risk of developing common allergies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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Scientists Study the Complex Roles of Gases in Our Bodies

Is Cockroach Milk the Superfood of Tomorrow?

Matching Drinking Habits May Mean a Happier Marriage

Could Chickens Be the Mosquito Repellents of the Future?

10 Reasons to Exercise That Go Beyond Weight Loss

Sinus Problems? Inhaling Steam May Not Help

Thumb-Sucking and Nail-Biting May Decrease Allergy Risk

Why Leftover Antibiotics Are a Problem

A Robotic Rectum Can Train Doctors to Better Probe Butts

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

What You Need to Know About Drug Expiration Dates

10 Ways To Keep Your Seasonal Allergies Under Control

The Next iPhone Update Will Help Users Become Organ Donors

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

How Your Workout Gear Could Be Bad For Your Health

Scientists May Have Discovered How Dogs Sniff Out Hypoglycemia