ScienceInsights

From saline rinses to steam and expectorants, here's what actually helps loosen and clear mucus at home and when to ask a doctor.

Mushrooms contain fiber that feeds gut bacteria and may support blood sugar balance. Learn how much different varieties have and how cooking affects it.

Learn what the prostate gland actually does, from supporting fertility to affecting urinary flow, and what changes in prostate health can mean for you.

Certain fruits may help ease period cramps thanks to magnesium, potassium, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Here's what the evidence says.

Expired Tylenol is unlikely to harm you, but it may not work as well. Here's what actually happens and when to toss it.

Passive aggression in marriage is confusing and exhausting. Learn why it happens and how to respond in ways that don't make things worse.

MiraLax may have risks worth knowing about, from trace chemicals to electrolyte shifts and concerns about long-term use in children.

Face blindness affects more people than once thought. Learn what research reveals about its prevalence, brain basis, and why most cases go undiagnosed.

From heat pads to ibuprofen timing, here's what the evidence says actually helps ease period cramps.

Exposed fiberglass insulation can irritate skin and lungs, but the health risks are often overstated. Here's what the science actually says.