What Does a Hernia Feel Like? An Expert Surgeon Explains
We hope you'll never need to know this—but in case symptoms of a hernia ever creep up, a Cleveland Clinic surgeon reveals when to act.
NFL Hall of Famer John Elway Discusses His Rare Condition: “You Never Lose Those Competitive J...
Approaching the pinnacle of football season, the retired legend opens up about a personal kind of perseverance.
Mucus in Urine: What Causes It and When To See a Doctor
If you've noticed mucus in urine during a trip to the bathroom, we explain what might be causing it and...
10 Signs Your Liver Needs Detoxing, Say Research & Expert Doctors
It's your body's built-in cleansing system, but medical experts share possible signs your liver needs detoxing help.
Here’s What a Long Flight Does To Your Body, Says an Aviation Medical Doctor
Flying and physiology experts explain how long-haul flights affect our bodies—and what to do on a long flight to make...
Tabitha Brown Knows “How Isolating It Can Feel” To Deal with This Women’s Health Issue
The bubbly influencer is shining the spotlight on a common but seldom talked-about condition that 88% of women reported is...
Expert Doctor: This Is the #1 Most Common Halloween Injury
Trick or treat! A doctor's shown up with wisdom to help ensure your Halloween scares are all of the fun...
“What I Wish I’d Known About a Hysterectomy”: A Patient’s Experience with an...
A Cleveland Clinic doctor of reproductive health reveals the details, risks and recovery for this common gynecological surgery.
Here’s How Much Microplastic Americans Are Ingesting on Average, According to a New Report
It's a stark figure, but experts say plastic is all around us—and also, inside of us. Here, find...
Tennis Pro Sloane Stephens on “the Importance of Rituals”
As America's biggest Grand Slam tournament gets underway, the US Open champ discusses the non-tennis venture she's celebrating.
If Your Sweat Smells Like Vinegar, a Doctor Reveals What It Can Mean
Experts share eight reasons your perspiration might seem extra pungent—some of which you can influence.
7 Healthy Benefits of Sweating, According to Expert Doctors
Never let 'em see you sweat—or hey, don't sweat it if you do. Doctors told us the Homo sapien's biological...
Ashley Graham Reveals Why She Never Uses the Word “Indulge”
If the supermodel's confidence speaks to you, her inspiration on eating and self-care will be contagious.
New Study: The Smell of Your Hands Could Become Criminal Evidence
While fingerprints and DNA have long been the forensic gold standards for ID-ing a suspect, a new study suggests...
What is Oxidative Stress and Should You Worry About It?
We've all heard about antioxidants and free radicals—but the real concern is oxidative stress. Learn what triggers this dangerous condition...
4 Signs You Have a Muscle Imbalance—and How to Fix It
If you're experiencing aches and pains from repetitive movements, you may have a muscle imbalance. Here are the signs...
11 Best Pieces of Cooling Clothing to Help You Beat the Heat
What should you wear when it's way too hot outside? Stay cool and comfortable on hot summer days with...
This Is Why Some People Are Ticklish—and Others Aren’t
This is the weird science of tickling, being tickled, why some people are ticklish, and why you can't tickle yourself.
What Really Happens When You Swallow Gum?
You'll be relieved to hear that it doesn't stay in your body for seven years.
16 Quirky Traits You Didn’t Know You Inherited
Is it nature or nurture? Here are some seemingly random things that aren't random at all—they're inherited traits.
I Almost Died of a Blood Clot at Age 38
An undiagnosed genetic mutation combined with birth control pills created the perfect storm for a limb-threatening deep vein thrombosis...
This Is What Your Brain Looks Like with PTSD
On brain scans, people with PTSD have distinct differences compared to people without it—but not every PTSD brain is the...
The Scientific Reason You Are (Or Aren’t) a Mosquito Magnet
Constantly swarmed by mosquitoes? Here's why.
15 Things We Learned About the Human Body in 2019
Despite hundreds of years of research on the human body, there's so much we still don't know about our own...
19 Old Wives’ Tales You Should Stop Believing By Now
Will you a catch a cold with wet hair? Will your potato salad go bad in the heat? We have...
The Scientific Explanations Behind 25 Quirky Body Reactions
Science unlocks the mysteries behind the strange and obscure things that our bodies do every day.
12 Totally Gross (but Normal) Things Your Body Does Every Morning
No matter how clean and well-brushed you are before bedtime, you probably still wake up with these embarrassing but common...
7 Body Parts You’re Not Washing the Right Way
From your scalp to your toes, there are several body parts you've been washing in ways that are inefficient or...
8 Strange Ways Your Height May Affect Your Health
Whether you’re a beanpole or a shrimp, your height influences your life in more ways than just fueling childhood nicknames.
13 Common Health Conditions That Affect Men and Women Differently
There are some stark differences in how common health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, affect both men and...
14 Hidden Signs You’re Not As Healthy As You Think
Things like snoring and hair loss may be totally harmless. But if any of these 14 symptoms persist, don't ignore...
