21 of the Wildest Cons in History
From fake relics to fake princesses to medical fraud involving goat testicles, history is rife with con jobs that managed to fool unsuspecting marks.
From fake relics to fake princesses to medical fraud involving goat testicles, history is rife with con jobs that managed to fool unsuspecting marks.
FDA approval and FDA clearance aren’t used for the same products—but they’re both valid messages to see on packaging.
Packaging that says "FDA approved" is a clear sign that your N95 face mask is fake. Here's how to identify the real thing.
Are N95 masks reusable? It depends on a few factors—here’s how to tell when yours is ready to be replaced.
Scurvy’s mysterious cause wasn’t identified until the 20th century. Here are a few facts from the disease's long and miserable history.
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When it came to endorsing the smallpox vaccine, Catherine the Great led by example (and then by telling her subordinates to vaccinate their villages).
A 'walking' form of any illness sounds promising, but there are some key differences between these two pneumonia diagnoses you should be aware of.
Vincent van Gogh’s favorite cure for insomnia was camphor. Don’t try that at home (or anywhere), kids.
What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.
Many of Australia’s koalas have chlamydia, which is making it extra difficult for them to keep their population numbers up.
Life-saving medical advances shouldn't be scary, but these notorious anti-vaxxers in history didn't get the memo.
The prospect of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for schools has been ruffling some feathers lately. It’s not a new issue.
Roughly 5.86 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, and these are the 25 countries with the highest vaccination rates worldwide.
What does an epidemiologist do? Not the same thing as an immunologist or a virologist. Here’s how to keep them straight.
The new Barbie dolls are honoring a Brooklyn ER nurse, an Oxford University vaccine developer, and more.
You're probably blowing your nose too hard. Here's the right way to clear your sinuses, according to experts.
If you think you've been stung by a bee, you should act fast. Here's how to remove the bee stinger and treat the sting.
Science has done some incredible things, but finding a cure for the leaky sniffles has proven elusive.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe? What do COVID-19 vaccine side effects really mean? Here’s the truth about some prevalent misinformation.
You might think that urine is just bodily waste—but you would be wrong. It's been used in cleansers, medicine, and infertility treatments for centuries.
Who was Clara Barton, really? Transcribing her personal documents can help shed light on a complex question.
From eradicating smallpox to battling the COVID-19 pandemic, these vaccine pioneers have helped make colossal strides in public health.
The COVID-19 vaccination card provides information about your vaccination status. While you don't need to put it in a bank vault, there are some things to keep in mind.