Bodies

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16 Quirky Traits You Didn’t Know You Inherited

Is it nature or nurture? Here are some seemingly random things that aren't random at all—they're inherited traits.

20 Old Wives’ Tales You Should Stop Believing By Now

Will you a catch a cold with wet hair? Will your potato salad go bad...

What Really Happens When You Swallow Gum?

The age-old myth of swallowed gum staying in your body for seven years is officially...

The Scientific Explanations Behind 25 Quirky Body Reactions

Science unlocks the mysteries behind the strange and obscure things that our bodies do every...

Burps, Sneezes, and Hiccups: 10 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Bodily Functions

Here's to understanding the "why's" behind our more curious bodily functions.

Doctors Still Can’t Explain How This Man Survived Nearly an Hour Without a Heartbeat

His recovery is a miracle.

Why Is Yawning Contagious?

12 Totally Gross (but Normal) Things Your Body Does Every Morning

No matter how brushed and scrubbed you are before bedtime, you probably still wake up...

The Serious Health Risks Tall People Need to Know About

If people tend to look up to you, this is health news you'll want to...

7 Body Parts You’re Not Washing the Right Way

From your scalp to your toes, there are several body parts you've been washing in...

34 Things Your Parents’ Health Reveals About You

Our genes have a huge impact on our health—so paying attention to your mother's and...

How Playing Football Almost Caused This Boy to Become Paralyzed

This 11-year-old’s brain injury completely rattled one devout gridiron family.

8 Strange Ways Your Height May Affect Your Health

Whether you’re a beanpole or a shrimp, your height influences your life in more ways...

13 Common Health Conditions That Affect Men and Women Differently

There are some stark differences in how common health conditions, such as heart disease and...

The Health Secrets Your Doctor Can Tell from Your Handshake

Is your shake more like a dead fish than an iron fist? It could be...

16 Hidden Signs You’re Not As Healthy As You Think

Don't ignore these warning signs.

9 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries About the Human Body

Despite the fact that we spend our entire lives in them, there's still a whole...

15 Serious Diseases That Strike Women More Than Men

If you're a woman, you should be aware of your increased risk of these conditions

16 Bizarre Things That Happen to Your Body After You Die

Your body will morph in some very disgusting ways after you take your final breath....

15 Incredible Things the Human Body Does Every Minute

You may think the only thing you’ll do in the next 60 seconds is read...

11 Ways Your Clothes Could Be Killing You

Did you ever suspect that the sweater you're about to pull over your head could...

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