Woman is cleaning ear with a cotton swab
Woman is cleaning ear with a cotton swab
Hear Hear

Don't Clean Your Ears With Cotton Swabs

Doctors suggest this instead.

woman at peace with dog on couch
woman at peace with dog on couch
Woof Woof

Always Wash Your Hands After Petting Dogs

Yes, even your own furry friend.

Adding Milk to Coffee
Adding Milk to Coffee
Breakfast Boost

4 Health Benefits of Adding Milk to Coffee

A little splash can boost your health.

Woman holding her pee
Woman holding her pee
Gotta Go

7 Reasons You Feel Like You Have to Pee

A full bladder isn't one of them.

Woman getting manicure
Woman getting manicure
Nailed It

Should You Take a Break From Gel Manicures?

Experts say yes. Here's why.

Middle aged woman working in the office.
Middle aged woman working in the office.
Drink Up

What Happens If You Don't Drink Water All Day

Doctors say it won't take long to feel the effects.

Car parked in a garage
Car parked in a garage
Safety First

5 Hazardous Items Hiding in Your Garage

Experts say to beware of these.

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young woman in pink sleep mask with makeup on and smeared lipstick
Skin Sense

What Happens If You Fall Asleep With Makeup On

We asked dermatologists for the lowdown.

What Happens If You Don't Floss for a Month
What Happens If You Don't Floss for a Month
Gummed Up

What Happens If You Don't Floss for a Month

Dentists spill the dirty details.

Woman washing a water bottle in kitchen sink
Woman washing a water bottle in kitchen sink
Hydration Hazard

What If You Don't Wash Your Water Bottle for a Month

Here's what really happens.

Friends / couple having breakfast in the balcony at home
Friends / couple having breakfast in the balcony at home
Fuel Up

5 Foods That Give You Energy All Day Long

Your breakfast can make or break your day.

Doctor Writing Prescriptions
Doctor Writing Prescriptions
Ad Busters

Don't Ask Your Doctor For Meds You See on TV

It could do more harm than good, some experts say.

Person washing hands with soap
Person washing hands with soap
Hygiene Hazard

Is It OK to Not Wash Your Hands in the Bathroom?

We asked doctors what really happens if you don't.

Portrait Of Happy Sportive Arab Man Taking Supplement Capsule,
Portrait Of Happy Sportive Arab Man Taking Supplement Capsule,
Down the Hatch

7 Supplements That Keep You From Getting Sick

Give your immune system a boost.

black woman hair
black woman hair
Bath Basics

4 Reasons to Use a Washcloth in the Shower

Doctors weigh in on the shower staple.

What If You Don't Wash Your Hair for a Week?
What If You Don't Wash Your Hair for a Week?
Sans Shampoo

What If You Don't Wash Your Hair for a Week?

Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly.

An attentive doctor listens as a female patients asks questions about recent medical test results. The doctor is holding a digital tablet which contains the test results. The doctor is wearing a protective face mask.
An attentive doctor listens as a female patients asks questions about recent medical test results. The doctor is holding a digital tablet which contains the test results. The doctor is wearing a protective face mask.
Bad Rap

5 "Bad" Habits That Are Actually Good for You

These habits are due for a rebrand.

Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers in Hart to Hart
Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers in Hart to Hart
80 and Thriving

See "Hart to Hart" Star Stefanie Powers Now at 80

At 80, her career is still going strong.

Mature man drinking water outdoors.
Mature man drinking water outdoors.
Health Hacks

6 Health Trends You Should Try After 50

They're not just passing fads, doctors say.

Woman drying hair with a towel
Woman drying hair with a towel
Tub Time

4 Reasons to Take a Bath Instead of a Shower

Health experts say soaking has health benefits.