MEDICINE

Now Ear This: A New App Can Detect a Child's Ear Infection

A new app developed by researchers at the University of Washington uses a smartphone to check for fluid levels in a child's ear, a possible sign of an ear infection.

Some Gen Xers Might Need Measles Booster Shots

Even if you received the measles vaccine as a child, you may still need a booster shot to be totally immune.

The Most-Googled Mental Health Symptoms in Each State

From depression to social media addiction, these are the mental health conditions and symptoms people are Googling across the U.S.

10 Facts About High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure guidelines have changed recently, which means Americans are more likely to receive a hypertension diagnosis than ever. Here are some essential facts about high blood pressure symptoms and causes.

A 92-Year-Old Colorado Man Has Donated Close to 50 Gallons of Blood

Loveland, Colorado resident Ron Reidy has been donating for so long he's not quite sure when he started. His generosity may have saved up to 1200 lives.

What Are Skin Tags (And How Do You Get Rid of Them)?

Skin tags look super weird, but they're usually totally benign. Here's where they come from, and how to get rid of them.

A Simple Skin Swab Could Soon Identify People at Risk for Parkinson's

No laboratory tests can currently diagnose Parkinson's disease. Now, researchers think certain odor-causing compounds unique to the condition can be identified with a swab.

10 Facts About Hepatitis

Different types of hepatitis have different causes and treatments. Here's what you should know about hepatitis a, hepatitis b, hepatitis c, and other forms of the disease.

8 Scientific Benefits of Napping

Whether you bow down to the ritual of a mid-afternoon siesta or never stop to snooze, you may think twice about the power of napping after reading about its many benefits.

11 Pain-Relief Devices You Can Buy With Your FSA Money

When Tylenol and Advil don't cut it for your aches, you might need a technological intervention. Here are some drug-free devices you can buy to ease the pain—while using up your annual FSA funds in the process.

11 Facts About the Kidneys

Your kidneys filter almost 50 gallons of blood a day to keep your whole body healthy. Read on for more facts about this crucial organ—including what causes kidney stones.

10 Things You Should Know About Asthma

Asthma symptoms affect more than 25 million Americans, including 7 million children. But kids who grow up around animals are less likely to have an asthma diagnosis.