Wellness

Is there any kernel of truth to the late-1800s belief that a cup of the green stuff could cause the brain to go all trippy?

By Laurie L. Dove

Don't quit! You can accomplish your workout resolutions by taking some simple steps psychologists recommend.

By Michelle Adelman

We talk with addiction specialists and recovering alcoholics to find out whether the host should hold off on the booze, give a heads-up, or do nothing.

By Alia Hoyt

Many Americans who've benefited from using medical marijuana are wondering whether they can get a prescription for their pets, too.

By Dave Roos

It seems intuitive: Getting ripped at the gym increases your strength, right? Some researchers are challenging the link between muscle size and muscle strength.

By Kate Kershner

Menstrual cups still don't get much love from many American women. Why's that?

By Kathryn Whitbourne

It's an age-old question and one scientists still ponder: Why do men have nipples? It all boils down to humans' evolutionary advantage.

By Laurie L. Dove

And here's the thing: How long you want to live is linked to how long you do actually live.

By John Donovan

Survey gives the top reasons why men avoid those folks in white coats. Guess what's number one.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

The chuckling, happy-go-lucky stereotype of the marijuana user may soon be laid to rest.

By Ben Bowlin

You may not need to pull them after all (and spend three days as a chipmunk). But don't think that means the ordeal is over.

By Julia Layton

A study shows that five years after retirement, many Americans begin to decline mentally and physically.

By Dave Roos

The FDA needs your help to define a term that currently means whatever a food manufacturer wants it to mean.

By Alia Hoyt

Aside from being fit, male endurance athletes may have an evolutionary advantage by simply being more attractive to the opposite sex. Let's look at the science behind it.

By Maria Trimarchi

Smokers aren't all two-pack-a-day types, but many of the people who have a cigarette here and there don't consider themselves smokers.

By John Donovan

Your expanding waistline might not just be due to what you eat. A lot of factors may determine what numbers pop up on your scale, from hormones to diseases to the meds you're taking.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

Ghost peppers were once used to make grenades. Is something like that even safe to eat?

By Laurie L. Dove

Is eating cold Chinese leftovers one of your guilty pleasures? It might sound alarmist, but rice that hasn't been reheated could inflict serious damage on your body.

By Laurie L. Dove

Some people swear by vitamin C to prevent colds. Is it powerful enough to stop disease?

By Debra Ronca

If you've ever had food poisoning, you know it is decidedly unfun. And it turns out, there are many different kinds of foodborne disease that may not kill you, but you might prefer they did.

By Maria Trimarchi

There is growing concern over a possible link between soy and certain types of cancer. Could these potential risks outweigh the benefits of eating tofu?

By Jennifer Sellers

Did your grandma ever tell you to toss away the painkillers and just take a nice long Epsom salt bath? Is this just an old wives' tale, or do these salts really have healing powers?

By Jennifer Sellers

We can all name a great musician, writer or actor who's struggled with alcohol abuse. Just how linked are creative genius and a good cocktail?

By Colleen Cancio

We may try to avoid the restaurant with the low health rating or eye the roadside barbeque stand with caution. But did you know you get food poisoning from vitamins, your own kitchen, or even sex?

By Alia Hoyt

There are some foods that need to be cooked before you eat them. Not just because they'll taste way better, but also because if you eat them raw, they could make you sick.

By Becky Striepe