ScienceInsights

Saline rinses, sprays, and safe water practices can keep your nostrils clean and comfortable. Here's what actually works and how often to do it.

A .18 BAC is more than twice the legal limit. Learn what it feels like, how you get there, and why it signals a serious drinking concern.

Learn how to recognize basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other skin cancers, including what warning signs look like on darker skin tones.

Anorexia nervosa develops from a mix of genetics, brain chemistry, personality, trauma, and culture — rarely one cause alone.

Rheumatoid arthritis can be managed effectively with the right treatment plan. Learn how early action, medications, and lifestyle changes can lead to remission.

Learn what alcohol use disorder really means, who's at risk, and what effective treatment looks like today.

Unexplained weight gain can sometimes signal an underlying health condition. Learn which illnesses may be responsible and when to talk to your doctor.

Learn how effective a diaphragm really is, why typical and perfect use rates differ, and whether it might be the right birth control option for you.

Short-term stress can sharpen memory, boost immunity, and build resilience. Here's how your body benefits from the right amount of stress.

Lupus is rarely fatal today, but certain complications raise the risk. Learn what actually threatens survival and what shapes long-term outlook.