Health & Wellness

Created during the Great Depression, Carmex is a product people swear by for hydrated lips. However, some research reveals it could be bad for you.

3M has reached an agreement to pay $6.01 billion to U.S. military service members and veterans over earplug lawsuits claiming hearing damage.

A cat stung by a bee will likely experience pain and itching, and possibly more serious reactions. Be prepared in case your cat gets a bee sting.

Whether you're swimming in the ocean, in a pool, or at the lake, it's important to take proper steps to care for your hair, to keep your locks fresh.

If your breathing changes when you're on a screen, it's called "screen apnea". Here are the dangers of the phenomenon and how to handle it.

The FDA issued a recall on two lots of the oral contraceptive. Here's what you need to know about the Tydemy birth control recall issued by the FDA.

Meat packing plants often use toxic ammonia in their refrigeration systems, and an ammonia leak at a meat packing plant in Louisiana caused major trouble.

Pets can regain mobility after losing a limb thanks to 3D Pets prosthetic devices. Check out the nonprofit's iPhone ad for dog prostheses.

Finasteride is a popular medication used by men to reduce male pattern baldness. Here are the medication's side effects, and how to reduce them.

Your lymphatic system helps protect you from infection and disease so you want to keep it healthy. Here are the worst foods for your lymphatic system.

So many of us burn incense around our homes for peace of mind, positive energy, cleansing a space and more. But is it bad or dogs and cats?

The so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria Vibrio vulnificus caused five deaths in Florida in 2023. Here's how to minimize your risk of this infection.

If you suffer from acid reflux, the kind of alcohol you are drinking could be making things worse. So to reduce symptoms, what drink should you pick?

How did vegans Chloe and Halle accidentally eat meat? The famous duo unfortunately broke a years-long streak without meat due to a hotel mix-up.

While small pets like guinea pigs may want certain human foods as snacks, not everything is good for them. Can guinea pigs eat blueberries?

Reusable water bottles contain bacteria, and many of us need to clean them more often. Here are all the dirty details and what you can do.

Why are a growing number of people walking and running barefoot on TikTok? We spoke to a podiatrist and a passionate barefoot influencer about barefooting.

Dissatisfied customers claimed that Old Spice deodorant caused chemical burns, but will there ever be a class-action lawsuit against the company?

Vegan influencer Zhanna D'Art has died, reportedly of starvation. She was exclusively on a diet of exotic fruits — here's what to know.

A secret Chinese lab in California housed bioengineered mice and samples of at least 20 infectious diseases. The facility was unlicensed and unregulated.

Check out these five sustainable, vegan, cruelty-free, and PFAS-free dental floss brands.

Research on body building supplement beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) shows new pros and cons to the drug.

Skincare products using snail mucin, or snail slime, seem to be on the rise. But how do brands get the slime, and is the process ethical?

Most perfumes contain toxic chemicals and synthetic fragrances, often even if it says it's safe. Here are some perfumes that you can trust.

Brain tingles and low-grade euphoria are often associated with ASMR, but science suggests there are actually health benefits behind every indescribable pleasure wave.

Seven out of eight kale samples bought from U.S. grocery stores were found to contain potentially unsafe levels of toxic compounds.

If you only poop once every three days, it might lead to cognitive decline. Here's how constipation is linked in a new study.

These teas for constipation may help move things along so you can feel better, but be careful not to rely on them on a daily basis.

Why is DEET bad for people and for the environment? DEET is EPA-approved, but there are some concerns to understand.

National Clean Beauty Day happens once a year — but what exactly is the holiday?

Asthma sufferers should know about the albuterol shortage. Are there alternative treatments for breathing problems, and how can you get them?

Sea moss gel has become a popular food supplement. Made from the ocean vegetable sea moss, it's supposedly great for overall health, but did you know you could make it at home?

Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, was a popular pain-reliever and anesthetic for dentists not too long ago. So why don't they use it anymore?

Many people use epidurals for pain relief during childbirth, a potential shortage can be concerning. Is there an epidural shortage in the U.S.?

Do dogs get hiccups, or is it a phenomenon unique to humans? Get all the details on what we know about hiccups and dogs.

The popular Berkey water filter can be found in households all over the United States, but not in California.

A study found that some popular sparkling water brands contain concerning levels of forever chemicals. You may be surprised by the results.

Why is soursop illegal? This fruit also known as other names such as custard apple is claimed to provide health benefits, but those claims may be problematic.

Have you ever wondered about the benefits of green tea vs. black tea? How about their pitfalls? Here's what you need to know.

Mondelēz Global announced a voluntary recall of two varieties of its belVita Breakfast Sandwich products. The products are suspected of possible peanut contamination.