Healthy articles

DEET is the active ingredient in many bug repellents, and this very popular chemical has been shown to be extremely effective against both ticks and mosquitoes. How do you use DEET safely, and what are the potential risks?

An exercise that lets you build power and strength, that improves conditioning and mobility - the power clean is all that and more. It's a classic lift, simple enough to learn but surprisingly effective. Here's how to do it.

New genes associated with a devastating seizure disorder affecting babies and children have recently been discovered. This may enable parents to benefit from genetic counselling as well as lead to better diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

Most of carry smartphones that give us access to a large part of all the information known to humankind. So why aren't we a whole lot smarter?

It's World Environment Day, and this year's theme is "Think, Eat, Save". Find out how much food goes to waste each year, how many people are still hungry despite that, and what you can do to make a difference to save the environment.

Global epidemic with Epstein-Barr virus remains almost unknown to the public. Although infection with this virus is usually asymptomatic, it can lead to dangerous long-term consequences. Effective methods of treating treating EBV need to be developed.

The FDA recently voted 17 to 15 to approve the morning-after pill for purchase by girls aged 15 and 16 without a prescription. A federal judge wants to remove the prescription requirement for girls even younger. Do these moves promote abortion?

Men who don't want to discuss erectile dysfunction with their doctors can get their little blue pills online (although often it's the female partner who actually does the ordering). The ready availability of drugs like Viagra isn't always a good thing.

The kettlebell swing is one of the best exercises out there for conditioning and strength. But what about the one-armed version? One-arm swings lead to a stronger, more stable core with less back injuries and better sports performance. Here's how!

A vast majority of people suffer from chronic back pain. A recent study suggests that a simple dose of antibiotics might be helpful in curing the pain. Read on to find out more about the study.