HEALTH

Dr. Henry Heimlich’s Long Battle With the Red Cross Over His Namesake Maneuver

Dr. Henry Heimlich’s innovative research led to this life-saving technique, but he ran into major issues with the American Red Cross.

What Apple Cider Vinegar Truly Can (and Can't) Do for Your Health

How Being Rich in the Middle Ages Made People Sick and Lowered Their IQ

Wealthy individuals dined off glazed pottery, which contained high concentrations of lead.

Early Humans Probably Didn’t Get Much Sleep

Industrialization may not have changed our sleeping habits that much, a new study argues.

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Caramel Apples Linked to Deadly Listeria Infection

But don't give up on them just yet.

The Science Behind a Relaxing, Hallucinatory Float in a Dark Tank

Flotation REST is a form of sensory isolation that some researchers say could treat chronic pain, anxiety, and more.

New Test Detects All Viruses That Infect People and Animals

ViroCap can also detect “novel” viruses not yet identified, as long as they share a few genetic characteristics with known viruses.

Are Squat Toilets Better for Your Health?

Proponents of squatting say seated pooping is hazardous to your health.

10 Facts About the Flu Shot

Doctors are warning about a potential "twindemic" of COVID-19 and influenza this fall. Here’s what you need to know about getting the flu shot.

You Have to Work Harder Than Your Parents Did to Stay Fit

There are other factors at play beyond just diet and exercise.

Scientists have identified a brain dysfunction that causes both tinnitus and chronic pain.

Beards Keep You Healthy and Handsome, According to Science

One study supports what beard enthusiasts may have suspected all along.

Burning Mouth Syndrome Is Real, and It's Terrifying

The mysterious syndrome is alleviated by sleep.

New Study Reveals How Brushing Your Teeth Keeps Your Heart Healthy

New research clarifies how bacteria in our mouths may lead to cardiovascular health problems.

This Simple Toilet Can Improve Health and Safety

This cheaply mass-produced toilet to developing nations, a toilet manufacturer is helping individuals gain access to clean, sanitary, and secure bathroom facilities.

Real-Life Bionic Man Receives 3D-Printed Ribs and Sternum

In a groundbreaking surgery, a 54-year-old Spanish cancer patient had his sternum and a portion of his ribcage replaced with a 3D-printed titanium implant.

Scientists Discover Why Growing Up on a Farm Helps Protect You from Allergies

It turns out that breathing in farm dust helps protect against allergies later in life.

People Who Suffer From Incontinence Now Have Sexy Underwear

Confitex lingerie is aimed at the millions of people in the world who can’t always hold it in.

Why Do People Like Running? It’s Hormonal, Study Finds

Scientists find that a hormone involved in satiety may be responsible for runner’s high.

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12 Things You Might Not Know About Weight Watchers

For decades, the weight loss program has helped millions to shed pounds. No wonder. The original plan demanded members eat liver.

5 Promising Male Birth Control Methods

Today, men still only have two real options: condoms or vasectomy. Meanwhile, women have 11. What's the holdup?

7 Historical Bans on Smoking

Opposition to smoking has been around almost as long as smoking itself, and some of the historical measures to curb lighting up might surprise you.

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When Work Drives You Mad: Tales From the Deadly "Loony Gas" Building

Work driving you crazy? Try telling that to workers at Standard Oil Refinery's TEL facility.

Building a Puking Robot—For Science

Norovirus infects as many as 21 million people each year—and scientists are building vomiting machines to figure out how it spreads.

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