Whether used to make a fashion statement, reinforce a motivational message or stop sweat during a workout, wristbands are everywhere. But without proper attention, they can become filthy little accessories....

One-year-olds are busy little bodies. They may know just a handful of words, but if they are typical, they’re on the cusp of learning many more. If they aren’t toddling...

We’ve gotten lots of advice for staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We washed our hands and wore masks. Some of us socially distanced or called in sick when we...

What color is pain relief? A study from University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson suggests green — at least when it comes to migraines. Previously, researchers discovered that...

It lasts about three years but feels like 300. You’ll endure unspeakable terrors, like public speaking, group exercise and misperceiving your talents as a dancer … all while dodging pimples...

There’s a nursery rhyme about three blind mice, but none about ones hard of hearing. But if there were, it might have a happier ending — thanks to new research...

How do lizards regrow their tails? This mystery had evaded scientists for years, but we now know the answer. Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of...

Let’s talk for a moment about kissing in the Bronze Age. Looking back 5,000 years at the romantic habits of the ancients is more than some deranged voyeuristic proclivity. There’s...

You have likely heard “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But did you know that eight lifestyle habits can add decades to your life? A new research study...

Some fungi really are fun. Truffles, for instance, add a wonderful flavor to many meals and olive oils. Other types of fungus are more sinister, ranging from outright poisonous (looking...