Health & Wellness

Dryer sheets are meant to be a quick and easy way to make our laundry that much better but how much harm do they cause the environment?

Cold showers get a bad rap, but you can take them safely within a certain time limit.

Here are some vegan gluten-free recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert!

Anti-inflammatory smoothie recipes can help ease pain, support your immune system, and reduce risk of chronic illness.

If you regularly use a laxative to become more regular, you may want to know about this magnesium citrate recall and how it may impact you.

So many of us have always been told that purified water is healthy. While it can be better than drinking unfiltered water, it also has its own downsides.

So many of us sleep naked, and it may have more benefits to our health than we realize — including increasing testosterone.

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that prevents people from breathing properly. This can be linked to all kinds of health issues, but it could also start in your genes.

Does creatine, the supplement everyone is taking at the gym, cause acne?

For over a decade, people have linked the amino acid creatine to hair loss. But there's much more to this relationship than meets the eye.

Neurofibromatosis is a relatively rare genetic condition, but a new treatment for it was just developed in China to change the lives of patients.

Is a nationwide ban on natural gas stoves in the cards?

Does the face yoga method work? Although it sounds silly, we spoke to an expert who weighed in on the health trend that supposedly prevents wrinkles.

Parents are wondering if the popular YouTube Channel and Netflix show ‘CoComelon’ is bad for kids. Keep reading to see what the experts had to say.

Microplastics are in not only in human blood, but they've also been detected in our lungs, placentas, and more.

Gender-neutral, intersectional, and sustainable period care is super important, as period products are often marketed to white women.

Here's a guide to cleaning your fruits and vegetables to reduce your pesticide exposure.

Tiger nut milk is becoming an increasingly popular dairy milk alternative. Here's what we know about this option, and if it's actually good for you.

Are there any water filters that remove lead? The EPA has found that over 9 million water pipes nationwide are made from lead.

Hugh Jackman recently announced that he may have basal cell carcinoma, and is undergoing tests. Here's what you should know about the cancer.

You may have heard of Cordyceps from the show 'The Last of Us.' It actually exists, and it has all kinds of health benefits for the female body.

Hiking everyday clearly has a number of physical and mental health advantages, as seen after a Georgia man hiked daily, and lost 200 pounds.

A healthy plant-based diet can help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, and early mortality, according to new research.

Recently, four otters off the California coast died from a parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. Now locals are worrying about its affect on humans.

Cordyceps will not turn you into a zombie, but instead more likely will minimize your stress levels or offer an immune boost.

Body doubling is a helpful focus technique for many people with ADHD or trouble staying on task.

What is Graves' disease? This autoimmune disorder can seem simple on the surface, but it can cause many other issues and complications throughout the body.

Are Brazil nuts healthy? They're reportedly linked to a number of health benefits, which is why TikTok is suddenly obsessed with them.

Is there an ideal diet for cancer prevention? Let’s check out the Budwig diet, the Mediterranean diet, and more.

A fungal infection known as Candida Auris is becoming increasingly widespread across the U.S. Here are symptoms and information on how it spreads.

A bird flu vaccine for humans is now at the ready, just in case the avian flu begins to worsen.

Lead is a harmful toxin that can be found in your tap water — here's how to test for it.

The EWG has published the 2023 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, officially known as the Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.

A recent report detected PFAS in toilet paper — and though the lead author says we need not worry, we've rounded up a few PFAS-free toilet paper brands.

What is sewage sludge? Maine communities are dealing with a public health problem revolving around waste disposal.

Sheet masks can be super relaxing, moisturizing, and sadly, wasteful. But they don't have to be, thanks to compostable and reusable options.

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects many older people — particularly women — and a recent study shows that air pollution makes it even worse.

Is collagen bad? Although it was once touted as a healthy supplement, it isn't as good for people or the planet as once thought.

Shigella bacteria, which causes an infection called Shigellosis, is a big problem right now. Know the symptoms, and more about treatment options.

Shocker! The meat- and animal byproduct-heavy keto diet has now been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and heart attacks in a recent study.