HEALTH

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.

Man Powered His Artificial Heart in a Backpack for 18 Months

Stan Larkin received a heart transplant in May after relying on an artificial heart for more than a year.

Mae Melvin, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

Guinea Worm Disease May Soon Be Eradicated

It would be the second human disease after small pox to be eliminated.

Why Some People Bruise More Easily Than Others

Why do some of us bruise more easily than others?

FDA Issues Guidelines to Reduce Sodium in the Foods You Buy

The voluntary guidelines target more than 150 different types of foods.

6 Tips for Wearing High Heels Without Wrecking Your Feet

High heels may be cute, but they wreak havoc on your body.

Large Norwegian Study Links Workaholism to Other Conditions

There’s no doubt that work addiction is destructive, but there's more to it than pathology.

Which State Has the Most Medical Malpractice Suits?

Hawaii is last on the list.

Michio Kushi, Natural Foods Pioneer

The natural foods movement of the 1960s and 1970s ushered in a new way of eating—and one of its pioneers was Michio Kushi.

A Nutritionist Shares When to Use 6 Different Protein Powders

With so many options on store shelves, finding the right fit for you can get confusing quickly.

You Might Not Want to Trust Your Fitbit Heart Rate Readings

If you’ve been relying on a Fitbit to track your heart rate at the gym, you might want to take those readings with a grain of salt.

Man Receives a Bionic Arm Inspired by a Popular Video Game

This should look familiar to fans of 'Metal Gear Solid.'

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Sunscreen

Using sunscreen is one of the most important ways you can care for your body—and no, it isn't just for the beach.

CDC Report Confirms That Public Pools Are Gross

A recent report found health or safety violations in 80 percent of inspected facilities in five states.

A New Smart Toothbrush Puts a Camera Inside Your Mouth

The Prophix toothbrush doesn’t just clean your teeth—it records a video inside your mouth as you brush.

Can Street Food Be Hazardous to Your Health?

Hold that falafel.

7 Facts About Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

These cells are being studied and developed in numerous labs around the world to create human tissue and potentially treat a variety of human diseases and illnesses.

What’s the Difference Between Neosporin, Bactine, and Hydrogen Peroxide?

And do you really need all of them in your first-aid kit?

15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Dentists

Never, ever take the first appointment of the day.

An Unfair Workplace Can Affect Your Health, Study Suggests

A study of almost 6000 Swedish workers finds that the more fair people perceive employer practices, the healthier they feel.

Master a Handstand in 3 Simple Steps

Handstands may seem like a move best left to gymnasts and super-yogis. But really, you don't have to have Olympian genes or spend all your free time in a yoga studio to learn how to do them.

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