Healthy Living

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe

With the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV all presenting a threat of illness this fall and winter, here's how to distinguish between the symptoms of each condition.

Weird but helpful ways bananas and their peels can be used

Your first thought may not be to use a banana to polish silverware or create a face mask — but these are just a few of the unusual and helpful ways you can use bananas in your daily life.

Surprising ways stress can affect your whole body

Stress is a mental or emotional response that can have extensive implications for the entire body, such as skin problems, respiratory issues, impaired fertility, and more. Here's what to know.

These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data

"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the ninth leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to data from the CDC.

Lemon water has its health benefits, but should you drink it daily? Experts weigh in

Experts reveal what you should know about the lemon water trend that social media users have been touting. Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of lemon water.

One in six teens admits to drowsy driving, survey finds: It's 'impaired driving, unequivocally'

The 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey from the National Sleep Foundation explored 1,124 American teens’ attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving, finding that one in six drove while drowsy.

Understanding the severity of the mosquito-borne disease dengue

Delve into the key aspects of dengue fever and severe dengue, while also shedding light on these mosquito-borne diseases' significance and distinctions in those infected.

Brooke Shields says drinking excess water led to her seizure: So how much is too much?

Brooke Shields shared that she had a “grand mal seizure," which she attributed to drinking too much water. Here's what to know about the potentially adverse effects.

These are the psychological, aging and discoloring impacts of wearing makeup daily

The world of cosmetics has witnessed significant transformations and an increasing number of individuals becoming more conscious of the potential risks makeup may pose to their skin.

What does a déjà vu experience mean and why does it happen?

Many people have experienced the uncanny feeling of a brand new situation seeming very familiar — what is going on here? Why does it happen? Here's a deep dive into déjà vu.