Red meat, for many years, was the staple of American diets. Why is red meat itself so controversial, though?

Have you always wanted to grow a beard that you can be proud of? Fortunately, according to science, there are ways that you can boost your beard growth.

Curious to know which of your fave celebrities and public figures have rolled up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccine? Some may just surprise you.

Life expectancy decreased by 1.87 years in the United States in 2020, a steep decline that has not been seen since World War II.

Because any natural immunity that COVID-19 provides is so variable, anyone who has already been infected should get the vaccine anyway, health officials say.

It would be all too easy to think of Simone Biles as some sort of super-human., but that would negate all of her hard work. Here's how she stays so fit.

A new study has looked at which age group is most responsible for spreading COVID-19: People aged 20 to 49 are responsible for 72.2% of infections.

Your calves' size are affected by your age and genetics, but that doesn't mean there's no room for change. Here's what you should do if you want bigger calves.

The National Science Foundation looked at some of the dirtiest places in your kitchen and found that these two spots in your fridge are dirtier than you expect.

In an episode of "Shark Tank" season 8, scientist-entrepreneur David Cohen made the case for his brainchild, Sunscreenr. Here's what happened to the project.

Looking for a snack? Before you throw in the towel and grab a Snickers bar, CVS has a chocolate-covered snack that's a little healthy while being a lot tasty.

If you've recently picked up on a sweet smell when going No. 2, you might be wondering what's going on. Sweet-smelling poop could be a sign of this condition.

Going through something as challenging as surgery can cause your locks to fall out at an alarming rate. But why is hair loss after surgery so common?

In an effort to prepare Americans for Omicron, the latest COVID-19 variant, President Joe Biden delivered remarks with a message promoting vigilance and calm.

According to public health officials, the highly contagious COVID-19 variant Omicron is affecting child hospitalization rates. Here's how.

Wondering if you'll need to wear a mask when gathering with your family this holiday season? Here's what the experts say.

The FDA authorized the use of Actemra (tocilizumab), a drug traditionally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, for the treatment of some patients with COVID-19.

When you were younger, you may have tried to get rid of your blackheads by smearing them with toothpaste. But is that really effective? And if not, what is?

The CDC prefers the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and booster, but the shot may still be a good idea for some people.

Just as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood, so, too, is the common drug used to treat it: Adderall.

Healthy eating hasn't always looked the way it does today. Here's a look at how different things were some 50 years ago.

Doorknobs rank among the top five dirtiest objects in people's homes. But are there even more germs lurking on public door handles?

COVID-19 testing can be a tricky topic, because there are so many different types of tests out there. Here's a complete guide to everything you need to know.

Quick action in the event of a snake bite can certainly save a victim's life. However, the best response isn't what most people think.

There is a long list of foods to avoid to minimize the risk of gout, but are there any vegetables included on that list?

Treatments are available for sleep disorders, but the first step is to get diagnosed. A sleep study or polysomnography is one way to diagnose sleep disorders.

Articles of clothing like leather leggings, bandage dresses, and your favorite pair of jeans that you've outgrown could be wreaking havoc on your health.