Wellness
There are many approaches and countless factors that make up a persons overall wellness. HowStuffWorks has extensive coverage on the different types of natural medicine such as DIY remedies and traditional Chinese medicine.
Are plastic surgeons more likely to go under the knife to enhance their looks? Not when it comes to breast augmentations, finds one study.
Studies indicate cannabis can help victims of chronic pain without the risk of deadly overdose.
Citing the Rise of Crazy Plastic Surgery Videos, Critics Draw Up Code of Ethics
A new breed of plastic surgeons is using social media to post video of themselves doing tricks or wearing costumes while performing surgery. But other doctors want to put a stop to this.
A second breakfast can be just as beneficial as a first breakfast.
Can spending time in a tiny glass cabin in Sweden's wilderness for 72 hours relieve anxiety? We're about to find out.
Some people buy "clean urine" off the internet. Others borrow a deposit from a helpful friend. But can labs tell whether your pee is your own or someone else's?
A Dirty Little Secret: Why Cigarette Makers Are Embracing Nicotine Patches
Originally tobacco companies opposed smoking cessation products like nicotine patches. Now they manufacture them. What accounted for the switch? And what did they know about these patches before the rest of us?
A new study gives alarming evidence that more Americans than ever meet the diagnostic criteria for alcoholism.
The U.S. is experiencing a widespread opioid epidemic, but some states are seeing especially high numbers of overdoses.
A 2017 study found that acupuncture, used on its own or with fertility medication, just didn't work for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Despite what you've probably heard, oysters are safe to eat in months with the letter "r".
Human-caused CO2 Emissions Could Decrease Grain Protein, Risking Health of Millions
New research shows that human-caused CO2 emissions could decrease the nutritional value of staples like rice and wheat. But there are ways we can prepare.
Hundreds of Scientists Call for Tighter Limits on Common Antibacterial Chemical
Hundreds of scientists and doctors are calling for stronger restrictions on antibacterial chemicals that show up in yoga mats, cosmetics, and even toothpaste.
The latest study on airport noise spotlights the potentially negative relationship between aircraft sounds and human health.
Whole-Wheat Bread May Only Be Better Than White for Some People
Researcher says the finding points to a new paradigm: "Different people react differently, even to the same foods."
Jimmy Buffet has the right idea with his line of Latitude Margaritaville 'active adult' communities. What are other places doing already?
How much does your personality change when you're drunk? You might be surprised by the findings of a study from the University of Missouri.
It's a popular dieting trend but in this first long-term study, researchers found mixed results on the effectiveness of alternate-day fasting.
Worrying can be detrimental to a person's health, but — in the right amounts — it can also promote well-being.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator on your way to the office, and you might not need that morning cup of joe for energy. (You'll probably still want it, though.)
It turns out that eat 50 black jelly beans a day may not be what the doctor ordered.
Emotions can get the best of you when you're in corpse pose. The reason why is somewhat of a mystery, but science and yogis have some pretty good guesses.
You Might Need Half as Much Vitamin D as Previously Thought
When scientists used a new measurement technique on an earlier clinical trial, they got some very different results.
The disorder can affect as many as 1 in 10 women between the ages of 15 and 44. And, until now, it's been frustratingly difficult to figure out the root cause.
There's so much information (and misinformation) out there about dietary supplements, it can be hard to know what to believe. Here are some general guidelines.
