ScienceInsights

Those short hairs on top of your head could mean new growth or damage. Learn how to tell the difference and what to do about it.

Date anxiety is rooted in biology, psychology, and self-perception. Here's what's actually happening in your mind and body before a date.

Find out which mattress firmness and materials work best for herniated disc pain, plus how your sleep position affects the right choice for you.

Lower left abdominal pain can stem from gas to kidney stones. Learn the common causes and which symptoms mean it's time to see a doctor.

Babies often hit their heads with their hands for normal reasons like self-soothing or frustration, but here's when it's worth a closer look.

Thyroid eye disease is managed by a team of specialists. Learn which doctors are involved and how they coordinate your care.

Learn how to tell when a herpes outbreak has truly healed, from sore stages to viral shedding and when it's safer to resume sexual contact.

Elastic stockings use graduated pressure to improve circulation, prevent blood clots, and manage vein conditions — here's what patients should know.

Learn how food safety recalls work, from what triggers an unsafe declaration to how products are removed and surfaces cleaned afterward.