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How to Cool Down Fast in Summer Heat
Your body has a secret cooling method, and scientists explain how to use it.
Your body has a secret cooling method, and scientists explain how to use it.
Genetic susceptibilities, the environment and the body’s response to inflammation all influence our odds of falling ill
A new pill could be the first to help the more than 14 million people in the U.S. who struggle to control their marijuana use
Smoking kills. And although smoking rates are down in many places, it’s going to take more to win the battle against tobacco
A link between endometriosis and bacterial infection suggests a potential way to treat the painful disorder
Interference from the tobacco industry is the primary reason Africa is unable to implement antismoking regulations
Experts explain why tick-borne illnesses are increasing in the U.S. and offer tips to prevent bites
Though you might not be able to significantly rev up your metabolism, there are ways to boost the energy your body burns while doing nothing
Tobacco smoking continues to place an extraordinarily heavy burden on global health
Scientists aren’t sure whether nicotine, a main ingredient in many e-cigarettes, damages a person’s long-term health
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