11 Best Anti-Itch Creams for Mosquito Bites, According to Experts
Itchy, scratchy, red, swollen, and unsightly, mosquitos bites can be unbearable. Here are the best anti-itch creams on Amazon.
Here’s How to Tell the Difference Between Bed Bug Bites and Fleabites
Is that itchy, red bite a bed bug bite or a fleabite? Here are pictures of both types, and what you...
At Age 5, He Almost Drowned—Now Olympian Cullen Jones Wants Our Kids To Have Swim Lessons
Four-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones brings attention to the data suggesting children who've taken swimming lessons are 88% less likely...
New Data: More Than 50% of Americans Never Learned This Life-or-Death Skill
The pandemic played a surprising role in a lack of knowledge around a safety practice that becomes particularly essential during...
Malaria in the U.S. – What Virus Experts Want You to Know
This summer malaria has been acquired inside the United States for the first time in 20 years. "Malaria ... has...
How to Avoid Mosquito Bites: The 6 Most Effective Products in 2023, According to Reviews
Malaria has reached the United States for the first time in 20 years. Here are experts' top ways to be...
I’m a Hand Surgeon—Here Are 6 Things I’ll Never Do in July
Expert advice from top hand surgeons on how to dodge "avocado hand" and other seasonal injuries that are more...
How to Tell the Difference Between a Sprain and a Strain
Sprains and strains both involve damage to soft body tissue. Here's how to recognize the difference, plus how to...
Here’s Why Showering During a Thunderstorm is a Terrible Idea
It's not a myth, but it's very rare. Experts share why you should avoid showering during a thunderstorm, and...
14 of the Most Shocking Safety Statistics
Life comes with risks, but that doesn't mean you need to become a statistic. Here's what you need to know...
The 12 Most Dangerous Bugs to Watch Out for This Summer and How to Protect Yourself
Some bugs sting, bite, or even carry disease. Learn to recognize dangerous and poisonous bugs and how to keep yourself...
After a Horrible Car Crash, Her Odds of Survival Were Just 100 to One
A car crash left Molei Wright functionally decapitated. Even if her body survived, her mind might never be the same.
How to Tell the Difference Between Fleabites and Mosquito Bites
Scratching your head wondering whether it's a fleabite or a mosquito bite? Here's how to tell the difference—plus...
Here’s How to Tell If You Have Chigger Bites or Scabies
Was it a chigger or scabies bite? These mite bites both result in itching, but that's where the similarities...
Fleabites: What They Look Like and How to Prevent and Treat Them
What do fleabites look like? They can itch and leave small, red bumps on your skin. Here are pictures of...
Here’s How to Tell the Difference Between a Chigger Bite and a Mosquito Bite
Are those tiny red marks from a chigger bite or a mosquito bite? Here's what you need to know...
Chigger Bites: What They Look Like and How to Prevent and Treat Them
Creepy crawlies to watch out for in the summer include mosquitos and chiggers—tiny mites with a big, itchy...
8 Medical Conditions That Could Be Making You Dizzy
Feeling dizzy? Here are the symptoms and treatments for dizziness, which can be caused by a range of medical issues...
16 Things Emergency Room Doctors Never Do on Fourth of July
Follow ER doctors' lead this July Fourth to avoid fireworks injuries and other common causes of ER visits.
Here’s What Happens When You Get Tased—and What to Do
Tasers may not be as dangerous as you think, but they still pose a significant risk if you fall into...
First Aid: How to Prepare for Crowds and Protests
Lauren Harris, a veteran of marching and protesting to raise awareness, and other experts offer practical tips that may help...
Here’s What Happens When You Get Hit By a Rubber Bullet—and What to Do
8 Uses for Rubbing Alcohol You Never Knew About (and 2 You Should Avoid)
Your health can benefit from rubbing alcohol in ways that go way beyond wiping down surfaces. But you have to...
The Right Way to Treat a Jellyfish Sting—That Has Nothing to Do with Peeing
Only try that disgusting method if you want to add insult (and pain) to your injury. Here's the best way...
3 Times You’re Most Likely to Get Heat Stroke
You're most at risk for heat stroke in these three situations. Here's how to avoid it and stay safer...
How Safe are DIY Hand Sanitizers?
Health experts don't completely agree, but homemade hand sanitizer is probably not your best option for getting rid of...
10 Most Common Reasons People Call a Poison Control Center
Here are the most common toxic substances responsible for calls to poison control centers, including cough and cold medicines, pesticides,...
12 Red Flags Your Fever Is Something More Serious
A fever is usually a good sign; it means your body's defense system is working. But it can also signal...
The Scientific Reason Why Healthy People Faint—and How to Treat Them
Know the best way to respond when someone faints and the signs that indicate they should seek further treatment.
The Reason You Should Think Twice Before Charging Your Phone in Bed
It has nothing to do with sleep quality.
