Near the end of 2020, we got some puzzling but good news: COVID-19 fatality rates have been dropping. Here are a few factors that might help explain why we’re seeing this trend.

There are a whole lot of people out there who have bought into the notion that, in order to be physically fit, you should aim for taking 10,000 steps a day. But where did this idea come from, and how did we all agree on this magical,...

Near the end of 2020, we got some puzzling but good news: COVID-19 fatality rates have been dropping. Here are a few factors that might help explain why we’re seeing this trend.

On April 3rd, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started recommending that people wear a mask over their face when they go out in public. Except, for many of us, this isn’t the message we’ve gotten for the last couple of...

Breathing clean air is every child's human right, says grassroots campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, sharing the heartbreaking story of her seven-year-old daughter, Ella Roberta, whose asthma was triggered to a fatal point by air...

Gene therapy is really complicated both scientifically and ethically. But it also has the potential to do some amazing things - like treating life threatening diseases in babies before they are even born.

Indonesians commonly eat rice at every meal with a variety of side dishes of meat, fish, and vegetables. Energy is expensive, and foods are often quick-fried or sautéed. Even with the fertility of Indonesian lands and a long growing...

Unlike her European counterparts, the Netherlands invested very little in education within its colonies. While the Dutch introduced a system of formal education for the local population of Indonesia, it was restricted to certain...

Howcast - Sexually transmitted diseases often cause no symptoms, making regular screenings important if you're not in a monogamous relationship with an uninfected person. Here's how you can get tested for STDS.

Howcast - Learn how to understand MyPlate, the Food Pyramid replacement, from nutrition coach Lisa Neilsen in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Follow these nutritional guidelines for women to lower your risk of disease and cancer.

Howcast - The fear of getting hurt can take all the fun out of snowboarding. Learn to protect yourself and those around you by following some basic etiquette guidelines that apply on every slope.

Howcast - Learn how to get discount gift cards in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to handle requests that you model in the nude or partly nude from model scout Trudi Tapscott in this Howcast video.

Howcast - When it comes to baby weight, one size doesn't fit all. Figure out what's right for you and your baby with these guidelines.

Howcast - A daily, brisk 30-minute walk boosts brain power, helps control weight, and improves your overall health. And if you commit to doing it with friends, you're more likely to stick with it.

Howcast - The success of an organization relies heavily on how well each employee performs in the workplace. Create a productive environment and motivate your employees.

Howcast - Get paid to have an opinion by getting a job writing product reviews in magazines and online publications.

Some ancient Greeks believed the five-pointed star had mystical properties. Create some magic of your own using these easy steps to draw a perfect star.

Sharpen your pencil, grab some sketch paper, and learn how to draw the girlish charms of the female species.

Man's best friend is one of the most enjoyable subjects to draw. Make drawing dogs easy by using basic shapes and these hints.

Writing is no easy job. The hardest part is exposing yourself to criticism and rejection, but if you keep your goal of publication in sight and continue to work toward your dream, you may end up seeing your name in print.

Rules and laws are special instructions that tell us what to do at home, at school and in our communities. They help to keep us safe and make society more fair.

Unlike a broken leg, mental health—and the lack thereof—is deeply complex. Mental states exist on a spectrum, often without clear biomarkers. Medical diagnoses frequently intertwine overlapping conditions, subjective assessments, and...