A two-week experiment of going makeup-free made zero difference to my breakouts, pores, or redness. Makeup isn’t the villain. Many modern formulas actually support the skin and offer protection during ...

A photo of a long‑expired tube of toothpaste—dating all the way back to 1988—has gone viral on Reddit, attracting more than 50,000 upvotes. The reason? As the caption puts it: “Mom is using toothpaste ...

Linda Bartoshuk has received funding from NIH. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause ...

Belly in the dust, Guan Heng risked everything to film sites in China’s north-western region of Xinjiang. Once uploaded online his videos showed the world where Chinese authorities were detaining ...

Muscle cramps are the worst. Whether it's a side stitch during a run or a rogue "charley horse" that wakes you up at 3 in the morning, cramps can be incredibly painful and annoying. Cramps seem to ...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen people swearing by sleek black tubes promising whiter, brighter teeth with the help of activated charcoal. But does toothpaste with ...

Anyone with adult acne knows it can be frustrating. If breakouts have followed you into your 20s and beyond, you’re probably wondering what to do about hormonal acne. It turns out acne can be caused ...

Picture a student with ADHD whose hallmark symptoms include struggling to sit still and focus for extended periods of time, especially when the subject holds little interest. Then picture that same ...

You don’t have to be the life of every party to reap the health benefits. By Dana G. Smith Considering all the research around socializing and longevity, some introverts can be forgiven for feeling ...