Browsing: Health

When it comes to happiness, it’s well-known that the Nordic countries regularly score high on surveys of life satisfaction. In…

Ever since I became a contact lens wearer many years ago, chronic dry eyes and I have become fast and…

As a preteen, I couldn’t resist the siren song of AIM, or AOL Instant Messenger. I’d hear that “door opening”…

Four people have died from Vibrio vulnificus — a type of bacteria that can cause a life-threatening infection — in…

The U.S. has reported more measles cases in the first half of this year than in any full year since…

You’ve probably been asked if you’re an extrovert or an introvert. Maybe you even categorize yourself as one or the…

I could tell as soon as I placed my towel on the lounge chair at the Cozumel resort that the…

It was supposed to be a fun, carefree weekend. Sarah was hosting friends from out of town at her home…

Your beach vacation has finally arrived. You’re in the ocean, swimming around, floating or even boogie-boarding. And suddenly, you feel…

You probably know that you need to replace your toothbrush regularly in order for it to properly work, but the…

There have been more measles cases reported in the U.S. this year than in any other year since the disease…

Among the current wave of wellness obsessions, fibermaxxing is gaining major traction. This more-is-more approach to fiber is touted on…

No one wants to worry about summer illnesses, but there are certain diseases that spread in the warm weather because…

You’re likely somewhat familiar with celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disorder that causes certain people to experience small intestine damage…