Coconut oil is neither "pure poison," as one epidemiologist called it, nor a life-changing elixir. But it sure does taste great and make hair smooth.

Pubic hair protects us from bacteria and other pathogens, reduces friction during sex, and also keeps our genitals warm.

Organizations that continue to promote or perform abortions lose all U.S. health aid under the policy -- potentially affecting more than 1,300 global health projects in Africa and South Asia.

When we cry, our heart rate increases and breathing slows down, reducing the amount of oxygen the brain receives, which leads to drowsiness.

Poor ventilation and an inability to protect the face with masks while eating/drinking are major reasons why.

Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can occur due to stress or anxiety, sleep disorders, medication, smoking, and alcohol consumption.

The lower the viral load in an enclosed space, the lower the risk contracting a severe Covid19 infection.

The pledge is a response to fears that the search for an effective vaccine could be rushed due to political reasons.

The size of a person's vaginal canal is the same whether they've had penetrative sex once, 1,000 times, or never.

Doctors do not often treat mildly raised blood pressure, but the research suggests this might be a missed opportunity, because even small increases in blood pressure can have an impact on the brain.

The helpline, named KIRAN, will offer early screening, first aid, psychological support, and distress management.

Highly processed white rice -- which is stripped of its nutritional value -- causes blood sugar levels to spike.

The disagreement stems, in part, on the definition of what would be 'fair and equitable' distribution.

Exfoliating your lips to remove flaky dead skin only makes the skin more irritated and flaky, starting a vicious cycle.

Corticosteroids should now be the primary treatment for critically ill patients, the scientists say, though the treatment is not appropriate for those with mild or moderate cases.

"For most people [meditation] works fine but it has undoubtedly been overhyped and it’s not universally benevolent," said the lead author of the study.

Subjects experienced pain tolerance similar to what oxycodone or morphine provide, without any of the addictive properties of those painkillers.

Though the operation was a success, lung transplants are not a viable option for all Covid19 patients with serious respiratory failure.