Here's what you need to know about the consequences of popping pimples, they could be deadly.

Here's how to get rid of chapped lips and how to make your own lip balm. And did you know which lip balm ingredients cause lips to dry out and become chapped?

It's efficient and we all do it, but guess what? It's not great for your skin. Here's why you shouldn't wash your face in the shower.

See the winners of 2019's Bird Photographer of the Year, a global photographic competition featuring 63 countries and countless beautiful birds.

Two-thirds of bird species in North America are at risk due to global warming, says Audubon, which offers new report and tools to help.

All Americans over 6 months old should get their flu shot this year, health officials urged today. While last year's flu season was relatively mild, the illness

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The best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get the flu shot, and the best time for that is before the flu season starts.

With cases of the flu reaching epidemic levels, it is critical businesses maintain a healthy work environment.

Artisanal ice cream maker offers frozen cocktail cure that contains bourbon, cayenne, lemon and honey.

A new strain of bird flu in China has sickened nine people, including three who died

With influenza's yearly arrival imminent, a vast network of epidemiological surveillance systems is springing back to life.

Getting a flu shot may reduce the risk of major heart problems, such as heart attacks or unexpected chest pain.

Track the flu in your area and get tips for staying healthy with this bevy of resources.

The National Institutes of Health is looking for brave volunteers to have a live flu virus squirted up their noses.

The lower vaccination rate in this age group may be one reason for the unusually high number of hospitalizations and deaths, the CDC says.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the nasal spray form of the flu vaccine is the preferred way to vaccinate kids ages 2 to 8.

The CDC issued a warning that a mutated flu strain might make this year's vaccine less effective.

Researchers now know why some people are more susceptible to certain strains of the flu.

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.

Dr. Don Milton's Gesundheit machine collects the breath exhaled by a sick person so researchers can study how viruses are spread.

From garlic to hand washing, here's what you need to do to stay healthy this year during cold and flu season.

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.

This clip is part of an ongoing project to answer the question, 'What if animals were round?'

Celebrate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau by simplifying your life.

These violent storms both frighten us and fascinate us, and there's a lot you may not know about them.

There are many different types of snow and various names for how wind and air temperature affect it. How many can you name?

Studies reveal what cat owners have suspected all along: Your cat hears you when you call — he just chooses not to respond.

These burrowing rodents build their own towns, they help the environment, and they even talk about us.

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.

We've rounded up some adorable wombat photos and some surprising facts about the wombat.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

The folk hero planted many an apple tree, but not for the reasons you might think.

Doctor and adventurer Ken Kamler sees a world full of medical miracles and sacred places, and he talks to MNN about the value of staying true to one’s self.

Wheelchair-bound author Shane Burcaw started writing funny stories about living with a neuromuscular disease and inspired a movement.

When black widow spiders mate, the females often kill and eat the males. But the male spiders have found a way around this terrible fate.

Want to get paid more at work? Stop being so nice. A new study found that agreeable women get paid less than everyone else at the office – even other women.

I briefly lived with hunter-gatherers in the rainforest, where a couple visiting tourists did something very unexpected.

Odds are, your kid's lemonade stand is illegal in most states. But Texas and Utah have changed their laws with a more common sense approach.

Let's put it this way — it's not the chlorine that's making you queasy.

Making baby food at home is easier & more important than you think. Here are 5 homemade baby food recipes.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.

Learn how to savor the fruits of your labor year-round with easy food drying techniques including dehydrators, sun-drying and oven-drying.

Save money and reduce waste from your garden by canning fruits and vegetables.

Learn which plants will flourish during the fall season in your particular region of the United States.

The demographics are shifting in favor of Generation Z as these young people head to the polls.

Whether you're a 'leaf peeper' or just looking for some fantastic photos, here's how to get the most out of the season's splendor.

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.

The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019.