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How to Handle Ragweed Season
If you suffer from hay fever, we have tips to survive the pollen onslaught.
Statins Don't Cause All the Muscle Pain They're Blamed For
A new study finds that 90% of people who have muscle pain while on statins don't have muscle pain from statins.
Why Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Such a Big Deal
Starting this fall, you won't need to visit an audiologist or shell out thousands of dollars to get one.
Never Ignore These Types of Back Pain
Sure, everyone's back hurts all the time—but you should know when it's something more serious.
Rubbing Oranges on Your Teeth, and Other Harmful Whitening ‘Hacks’
There are a lot of questionable teeth whitening recipes out there.
How to Improve Your Hand Dexterity (and Why It's Important)
You might lose dexterity as you get older, but you can gain some of it back with these exercises.
How Do I Know If I Was Vaccinated Against Polio?
The polio vaccination has been widely available in the U.S. since many of us were kids.
What to Know About Lyme Disease, Because It's on the Rise
Say yes to bug spray, and no to sketchy doctors and influencer-peddled supplements.
Unexpected Places You Should Bring Earplugs
Muffling ambient noise isn't just for concerts and construction sites.
You Can Actually Do Something About Broken Toes
Taping the toe up and moving on are not your only options—and you may need to do more.
How to Prevent Swimmer's Ear
Enjoy your time in the water while keeping it out of your ears.
You Should Never Use Pennyroyal Tea to Induce an Abortion
Poisonous herbs are not a cutesy old-timey abortifacient—they're toxic as hell.
What's a Good Resting Heart Rate, Anyway?
Is your resting heart too high? Too low? Here's what the experts say.
You're Wrong About 'Breaking the Seal'
Party lore holds that once you pee, you'll need to make many more trips to the facilities.
Should You Use Shower Gel, Body Wash, or Bar Soap?
There's no right or wrong answer: Just figuring out what's best for you.
Does Lip Balm Actually Chap Your Lips?
Is lip balm just a gateway drug to...more lip balm?
Everything You Never Thought You’d Need to Know About Adult Ear Infections
It's one of those maladies that is so closely related to kids, you might not realize it's what you're dealing with.
How to Know If Your Symptoms Are Bad Enough to See an Allergist
Don't suffer just because you feel like your allergies aren't "that" bad.
These Tricks Will Help You Relieve Yourself of Your Bathroom ‘Stage Fright’
Here's how to relax and refocus the next time "shy bladder syndrome" strikes.
Stop Cleaning Your Ears
You're not supposed to stick cotton swabs in your ear. You did it anyway. Now what?