What is Oxidative Stress and Should You Worry About It?
We've all heard about antioxidants and free radicals—but the real concern is oxidative stress. Learn what triggers this dangerous condition and how to keep it from harming your health.
4 Signs You Have a Muscle Imbalance—and How to Fix It
If you're experiencing aches and pains from repetitive movements, you may have a muscle imbalance. Here are the signs...
11 Best Pieces of Cooling Clothing to Help You Beat the Heat
What should you wear when it's way too hot outside? Stay cool and comfortable on hot summer days with...
This Is Why Some People Are Ticklish—and Others Aren’t
This is the weird science of tickling, being tickled, why some people are ticklish, and why you can't tickle yourself.
What Really Happens When You Swallow Gum?
You'll be relieved to hear that it doesn't stay in your body for seven years.
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.
I Almost Died of a Blood Clot at Age 38
An undiagnosed genetic mutation combined with birth control pills created the perfect storm for a limb-threatening deep vein thrombosis...
This Is What Your Brain Looks Like with PTSD
On brain scans, people with PTSD have distinct differences compared to people without it—but not every PTSD brain is the...
The Scientific Reason You Are (Or Aren’t) a Mosquito Magnet
Constantly swarmed by mosquitoes? Here's why.
15 Inspiring Moments for People with Disabilities in 2019
Here are some of the historic achievements and advances that happened in 2019.
15 Things We Learned About the Human Body in 2019
Despite hundreds of years of research on the human body, there's so much we still don't know about our own...
19 Old Wives’ Tales You Should Stop Believing By Now
Will you a catch a cold with wet hair? Will your potato salad go bad in the heat? We have...
The Scientific Explanations Behind 25 Quirky Body Reactions
Science unlocks the mysteries behind the strange and obscure things that our bodies do every day.
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?
Myth = busted!
12 Totally Gross (but Normal) Things Your Body Does Every Morning
No matter how clean and well-brushed you are before bedtime, you probably still wake up with these embarrassing but common...
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 remember—and discuss with your doctor.
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 ways that are inefficient or...
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 father's wellness can tell you...
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 than just fueling childhood nicknames.
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 diabetes, affect both men 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 a warning sign of a...
14 Hidden Signs You’re Not As Healthy As You Think
Things like snoring and hair loss may be totally harmless. But if any of these 14 symptoms persist, don't ignore...
9 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries About the Human Body
Despite the fact that we spend our entire lives in them, there's still a whole lot we don't know about...
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. Get a sneak peek of...
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 this article, but there’s a...
11 Ways Your Clothes Could Be Killing You
Did you ever suspect that the sweater you're about to pull over your head could give you a cold, a...