Health

Science reinforces that it’s never too late to stop smoking.

'Knotty muscles' can be a real pain in the neck.

The nagging pain in your neck may feel tight, but it's knot what you think.

If you ever freeze after hearing something go ‘bump’ in the night, you’re not alone.

You’ve likely heard of fight or flight, but a third reaction—to freeze—is misunderstood by many.

More people get to witness Virginia’s beauty in fall.

Fall just got more colorful for colorblind visitors to Virginia’s state parks.

Old age may precede dying, but it doesn’t directly cause it.

Can an octogenarian really just collapse from the wear and tear of life?

Not everyone experiences funny-smelling urine after eating asparagus, but it's common enough that it poses one very big question: why does it happen in the first place?

Furniture tip-overs are no laughing matter, but that’s especially true when it comes to dressers. Here’s everything you need to know about how to keep these clothing storage units secured.

Golden lettuce isn’t just pretty—it’s good for you, too.

There’s no need to buy premade hummus when you can make it at home.

In just five steps, you’ll have delicious and nutritious hummus with this recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.

That gas stove may not be all it's cracked up to be.

The debate over gas vs. electric stoves is hotter than ever. But according to some professional chefs and scientists, there’s a clear frontrunner.

Not only is there a chronic shortage of organ donations in the U.S.—there multiple myths about the process.

Find out where your state falls on the list.

Legionella in a Petri dish under UV light.

The unusual respiratory illness was named for a 1976 outbreak among attendees of an American Legion conference.

To curb teen pregnancies, schools in the ‘80s forced kids to care for another delicate dependent: an egg.

Shiitake mushrooms (left) are edible, while fly agaric (right) is extremely toxic, causing serious symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and hallucinations.

The definitions of toadstools and mushrooms are a bit intertwined.

Showers are great for getting a fresh start to your day or winding down for the night.

The answer isn‘t as straightforward as you’d think.

You don't want to come across a bearded fireworm on your beach day.

Texans should take special caution on beaches—these fireworms pack a powerful sting.

Some people swear by the cleaning properties of citrus, but it’s not a magic bullet.

Some people swear by the cleaning properties of citrus, but will it really get your dishwasher clean?

Arts and crafts can be fun and beneficial for your mental health.

Don’t underestimate the power of a productive crafting session.

You're not going to stand as tall at 70 as you did at 30. Here's why.

Watermelon is packed with vitamin A, B-6, and C and makes a tasty snack for your dog.

Strawberries, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers are all safe for dogs to eat.

A health care worker prepares to deliver an mpox vaccine during the 2022 outbreak.

All of the WHO's declarations of emergency since 2007 have been for viral diseases, including the most recent one for mpox.

May want to think twice about drinking straight from the faucet, too.

Depending on how weird your home’s tap water tastes, it could be due to the pipes or an old water heater, or be a problem with the water itself.

A scanning electron micrograph of ‘Mycobacterium tuberculosis’ particles (colorized red), the bacterium that causes TB.

Ailments as diverse as tooth decay and malaria have caused suffering for thousands, even millions, of years—and they’re not done with us yet.

Quitting Smoking Is Beneficial Even in Old Age, Study Finds

Are ‘Muscle Knots’ Actually Knots?

Why Do We Freeze When We’re Scared?

Special Viewfinders at Virginia State Parks Let Colorblind Guests See Fall Foliage

Do People Really Die of ‘Old Age’?

Why Does Asparagus Make Your Pee Smell Funny?

Your Dresser Is a Serious Tipping Hazard—Here’s How to Fix It

New ”Golden Lettuce” Was Engineered to Boost Nutrition

This Roasted Garlic Hummus Is the Perfect Protein-Packed Snack

Should You Replace Your Gas Stove With an Electric One? Here’s What Chefs and Scientists Say

13 Myths About Organ Donation, Debunked

The 20 Happiest States in 2024

What Is Legionnaires’ Disease?

When Schools Made Kids Care for ‘Egg Babies’ to Thwart Teen Pregnancies

Mushrooms vs. Toadstools: What’s the Difference?

Should You Shower at Morning or Night? Here’s What the Experts Say

Beachgoers, Beware: Venomous Fireworms Have Been Spotted on Texas Shores

Should You Use a Lemon to Clean Your Dishwasher?

Arts and Crafts May Boost Mental Well-Being as Much as Employment, Study Says

Short Order: The Reason Why We Shrink in Height As We Get Older

20 Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can and Can't Eat

8 Times the World Health Organization Declared a Public Health Emergency (Including for Mpox)

Why Does My Tap Water Taste So Funny?

6 of the World’s Oldest Diseases