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Why do you need to pee more when it gets cold?
For some, the increased urge to urinate in cold weather can indicate a condition called overactive …
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A sudden spike in cases of a rare infection often linked to flesh-eating bacteria is happening in Japan
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is rare but deadly. Since there is no vaccine, health exp…
Julia Naftulin
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7 red flags to look out for when getting your makeup done, according to professional makeup artists
From not asking the right questions to a lack of cleanliness, these are the signs it may be time to…
Chloe Caldwell
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More transmissible, higher fatality rate: India records first case of fast-spreading Mpox strain Clade 1B in Kerala man
While Mpox has appeared in India before, all prior cases were linked to the less deadly Clade II st…
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Feeling fatigued? 10 signs your body is craving protein
Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a crucial role in numerous bodily functions, inclu…
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Mpox has finally infiltrated India, but how worried should we be about the viral disease?
Days after our neighbour Pakistan confirmed its second Mpox case this month, India has also reporte…
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Having a lice-infected passenger on a flight—what’s the worst that could happen?
An American Airlines flight became the centre of unusual drama when it was diverted following a rat…
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5 powerful ways tending to the gut boosts your health — from smoother digestion to better moods
Gut health is a buzzy topic right now, and for good reason. Experts break down why it's important t…
Kim Schewitz
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3 quick and easy anti-inflammatory recipes, backed by a nutritionist
Inflammation can lead to a range of health issues, from joint pain to gut problems. Here are three …
Serafina Kenny
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A woman gave herself poop transplants using her brother's feces to treat debilitating IBS. Then she started getting acne just like him.
Daniell Koepke turned to DIY poop transplants to find relief from debilitating gut symptoms. It hel…
Kim Schewitz
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A scientist who researches supplements takes these 3 everyday to reduce inflammation and improve skin health
Dr. Bill Gurley has dedicated his career to studying supplements,. These are the three he takes eve…
Kate Hull
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A woman's face swelled up after popping a pimple. She had to get treated for a potentially dangerous infection.
A TikTok user popped a pimple above her lip. The area swelled up and she got a fever, later diagnos…
Julia Pugachevsky
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Skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn significantly improves outcomes for premature babies
Kangaroo mother care, a type of direct skin-to-skin contact between moms and newborn babies, may re…
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
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The first case of a 'highly contagious' ringworm infection spread through sex has arrived in the US, researchers say
New York researchers say they have studied the first reported case of TMVII, which is found to ofte…
Matthew Loh
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Should you be worried about the potential side-effects of the Covishield vaccine?
Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), can lead to dangerously low blood clot and platele…
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A woman went viral on TikTok for having her eyelid pierced. Professional piercers don't recommend getting the area pierced.
Professional piercers Matthew and Ben Harris hope that a viral TikTok video of a woman with a pierc…
Jane Ridley
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The healing properties of papaya revealed: from digestive aid to immune booster
Papaya, known scientifically as Carica papaya, is a tropical fruit celebrated for its delicious tas…
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A 54-year-old man in Missouri was infected with flesh-eating bacteria from raw oysters and died
The St. Louis County Department of Public Health warned residents about eating raw oysters after a …
Rebecca Harrington
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A woman went to Mexico for an experimental multiple sclerosis treatment. She developed a life-threatening meningitis infection from contaminated equipment.
A patient developed a bacterial meningitis infection after traveling abroad to Mexico for an experi…
Kate Hull
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Nvidia's new AI nurses treat patients for $9 an hour. Here's what they can do, from colonoscopy screenings to loneliness companionship
Nvidia partnered with Hippocratic AI to offer $9/hour AI nurses. 40 healthcare companies are alread…