What Happens When You Swallow A Laundry Pod
You might remember the Tide pod challenge that dared kids to bite into the colorful laundry detergent packets. But what happens when you swallow a laundry pod?
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What It Means When Your Pee Burns After Having Sex
If your pee burns after you've had sex, you may be wondering whether you should seek out medical assistance. It really depends on what's causing it. -
Mississippi Has The Lowest Life Expectancy. Here's Why
Mississippi's life expectancy was 71.9 in 2020, which was the lowest in the United States. We'll dig into the likely reasons for this statistic. -
This Is What Happens To Your Gut When You Don't Get Enough Sleep
Gut health is obviously important, but something you might not associate with how much sleep you get. But, if you don't get enough, it could spell gut trouble. -
This Common Joint Condition Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Eyes
Everything in the body is interconnected, and this common joint condition actually has an unexpected effect on your eyes and can cause certain conditions. -
Laughing Burns An Unexpected Number Of Calories
As the oft-repeated saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. But can it actually be an unexpected way for you to burn calories and lose weight? -
What The Tightness And Pain In Your Ribs Could Mean
A sudden or sustained feeling of pain or tightness in your ribs is understandably a cause for concern. But what sort of condition could cause such discomfort? -
Being Sick Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Heart Rate
When you're sick, you may experience many symptoms such as fever or upset stomach. What you may not know, however, is that it can also affect your heart rate. -
Drink This Hydrating Beverage To Improve Your Dental Health
It's important to brush and floss for extra-clean and healthy teeth, but there's a hydrating beverage we can all drink for better oral health, too. -
This Common Medication May Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Personality
There's a common medication that scientists have found could be affecting your personality every time you use it. Do you have it in your medicine cabinet? -
Can You Die From Embarrassment? What We Know
Can you literally die of embarrassment? Here's what we know about what happens when you're embarrassed and how it can potentially affect your health. -
The Big Advantage To Having Green Eyes
Green eyes are a rare trait found in only 2% of people, but it turns out that having this eye color might provide a big advantage when it comes to your health. -
This Plant-Based Protein Packs A Punch Of Iron
When you're following a plant-based diet, you must ensure you're getting all the nutrients you need in your diet. This vegan-friendly food has iron in spades. -
Potatoes Have An Unexpected Amount Of Protein
When it comes to protein-rich food sources, potatoes aren't typically the first things people think of. Relatively speaking, though, they pack quite a punch. -
Robert Downey Jr. Said He Was On Beta Blockers During Golden Globes Speech. Here's What They Are
Since Robert Downey Jr.'s jovial mention of them in his Golden Globes acceptance speech, beta blockers seem to be the talk of the town. What are they? -
Here's What Happens To Your Poop When You Eat Fruit Every Day
Fruits are generally top-of-mind when it comes to healthy food. But suddenly eating fruit on a daily basis can have a surprising effect on your bowel movements. -
Turns Out We Have A Button To Stop Cramps Fast. Here's How To Find It
Period cramps can be a pain to deal with, literally and figuratively. Fortunately, there's a simple way to deal with it: just find this pressure point. -
Add This Unexpected Meat To Your Diet For The Best Sleep Ever
If you find yourself regularly having trouble sleeping at night, you might want to add a bit more meat to your diet. But we don't mean chicken, pork, or beef. -
What We Know About Michael Bolton's Recent Brain Tumor Surgery
Michael Bolton recently shared on social media that he is recovering from brain tumor surgery. This means the singer will take a brief break from his tour. -
Do This With Your Toes At Least Once A Year To Test Your Heart Health
It's important to monitor your heart health consistently. Fortunately, there's a simple way to do it at home, and you only need to do it once a year. -
What Happens To Your Bones If You Don't Eat Enough Protein
When we talk about protein, its role in building muscle is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But a protein deficiency can affect bone health, too. -
What Happens To Your Heart When You Take Ibuprofen Every Day
When in pain you likely don't think twice about turning to ibuprofen. However, if you take it every day (too frequently) it can impact your heart. -
We Tried Making TikTok's DIY Cough Drops And Here's What Happened
An interesting DIY recipe has been making the rounds on TikTok: cough drops you can make at home with simple ingredients. Here's what happened when we tried it. -
Can You Die From A Nosebleed? What We Know
A nosebleed is a fairly common experience, and typically results in a minimal amount of blood loss. But is it really possible for epistaxis to be lethal? -
This Is The Best Sleep Position When You Have A Headache
Falling asleep can be quite a chore when you have a throbbing headache. Fortunately, there's a sleeping position that can help you doze off in such situations. -
What It Means When Your Ear Wax Stinks
The presence of stinky ear wax can be annoying and alarming. But what does it really mean when stuff from your ears gives off a mean odor? Keep reading. -
Ways Your Heart Rate Can Predict Your Future Health
What can your heart rate tell you about the state of your health in the future? Here's what research has found about the hints that your heart rate may give.
