Why Is the HPV Vaccine Suddenly Effective for Adults?

The HPV vaccine used to be only for adolescents, before they were sexually active. Now, the FDA has approved the vaccine for adults as well. What accounts for the change?

by Alia Hoyt

Preventive Care

Kiss Your Beer Goodbye if Climate Change Continues Unchecked

As if warming temperatures and melting glaciers aren't bad enough, now climate scientists are warning that the world's beer supply could all but dry up. Even at Germany's world-famous Oktoberfest.

Why Playing Musical Pillows Isn't Helping Your Neck Pain

Chronic neck pain may be a sign of something more serious, but body position and the proper pillow go a long way toward helping you wake up pain-free.

Sea Cucumber: Animal or Vegetable?

The kindest thing you can say about a sea cucumber's physique is that it looks very much like a large hoagie bun dressed in a lumpy old sweater.

10 Intriguing Facts About Elon Musk

The super-intelligent South African isn't just one of the richest and most creative people on Earth; he's a forward-thinking futurist with a penchant for controversy.

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10 Wrong Grammar Rules Everyone Knows

Will the grammar police really arrest you if you start a sentence with a conjunction or end one with a preposition? There's only one way to find out.

Royal Babies Quiz

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife, Meghan, just announced that they are expecting their first child. Royal watchers, test your knowledge of the bejeweled babies of the British royal family with this quiz.

Actually, We're Not Overdoing It on the Salt

A worldwide study found that although most people consumed more salt than was recommended, it wasn't enough to do damage to their heart health. And there wasn't much of a link between sodium consumption and heart attacks.

Not All Birds Fly South for Winter: Partial Migration Is on the Rise

Partial migration — where some animals or birds in the same species migrate regularly and others don't — is more common than you'd think. But what explains that behavior?

Halloween Costume Crafts for Kids

Halloween is one of the most popular annual events for adults and children alike. In this article, learn the best ideas for costume crafts to transform your costume from ordinary to 'spooktacular.' Check out these crafts for more Halloween fun!