PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are a class of man-made compounds used in nonstick and waterproof products. They are ...

June 19, 2025 – The FDA has approved the first twice-yearly shot to reduce the risk of HIV infections.

A new report questions the safety and effectiveness of most sunscreens, but dermatologists say those concerns may be ...

Pushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your true definition of “fit” – it’s worth it.

How Did the Blue Waffle Myth Start? This hoax started many years ago, when someone posted an online image of a bright blue vulva (the outside of a vagina). According to the anonymous poster, it ...

Nov. 19, 2024 – Want to lose a little weight, better manage your diabetes, or reduce your risk of heart problems? Odds are you eligible for a prescription for semaglutide, the popular diabetes ...

May 8, 2025 – If you’ve ever hesitated before getting a CT scan, you’re not alone. A recent study linked 5% of all new cancer cases to radiation exposure from CT scans – a finding that’s ...

Sept. 16, 2024 – Tiny bottles of the weight loss drug Zepbound have started arriving in mailboxes across the country. People who order the medicine directly from drugmaker Eli Lilly can pay much ...

Otomycosis, also called fungal otitis externa, is a fungal ear infection that affects your outer ear, usually your ear canal. In the U.S., it's more common in summer months, especially among those ...

Potatoes do best in a cool, dark room with lots of ventilation. This keeps them fresh and firm and helps prevent greening. Greening happens when chlorophyll builds up under the peel. It is ...

During ORIF surgery to fix a severe broken bone, your doctor will need to use some form of hardware to hold the bone back together. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) ORIF surgery is needed only ...

Red meat isn’t as high in purines as organ meats are, but they have enough that it’s wise to eat beef, venison, and bison only on occasion to keep your uric acid levels lower. Your safest ...