Health & Wellness

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.

The Nutr Machine, which was on 'Shark Tank' in early 2023, is all about reducing waste and providing customers with healthy non-dairy milk.

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.

Why are dioxins harmful? Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, pushed for the EPA to test for dioxins at the train crash site, and fortunately tests came back negative.

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.

Desflurane, a general anesthetic, has a significant environmental footprint, and is being banned in Scotland and England.

Is scented toilet paper safe? Even though brands have released toilet paper and tampons that smell good, you may not want to use them for these reasons.

There are many benefits to taking a vitamin D supplement — and according to a new study, reducing your chance of developing dementia is one of them.

Here's everything you need to know about Cancer Alley in Louisiana, and the federal lawsuit trying to take down one of its worst polluters.

Makeup can be an investment, however, the shelf-life isn't forever. Depending on the product, using expired makeup can cause some serious infections.

Hilary Duff recently opened up to Green Matters about 'How I Met Your Father,' her family, sustainable living, and more.

Sleep Awareness Week and National Sleep Awareness Month both aim to help people improve their sleep.

Blakk Tatted's clean smoking company, Blakk Smoke, makes hookah and vape pens that are completely free of nicotine and tobacco.

How does red tide affect pregnancies? Also known as harmful algal blooms, they can take a toll on the health of anyone who is exposed.

IKEA now sells an air quality sensor that tracks any air pollution that may be lingering in the air inside your home.

Is botox vegan? Botox is not cruelty-free. But there’s a few alternatives people can check out.

How do you catch norovirus? The contagious illness caused a Detroit Catholic school to cancel its classes for a week to avoid further spreading it.

Sometimes, expiration dates are printed on items that don't really expire, leading us to believe: are expiration dates real? And how are they determined?

Lyons Magnus is recalling a number of drink products due to a possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

The FDA has proposed new permissible levels of lead in baby and toddler foods. But why is there lead in baby food at all?