From accountant to actor to producer, Simu Liu reflects on ambition, family, and why his future won’t always be on camera. Long before he donned the legendary Ten Rings as Shang-Chi or became a ...

The best cat toys engage a cat's hunting instincts through play. Our top picks include interactive automatic toys, wands, puzzles, balls, and mice.

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His research revealed that people who had a higher need for closure tended to make decisions quickly and had strong opinions.

Putting on a show as grand as the Times Square Ball Drop in New York City is quite the challenge. To ensure things run smoothly ahead of the major celebrations, organizers of the New Year's Eve ...

The Teal Wand is an FDA-approved device for at-home cervical cancer screening. It works like a tampon, allowing women to ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Jay N. Yepuri, MD, ...

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.

In Truth, Michael Shermer (the publisher of Skeptic magazine, podcaster, and author of more than a dozen books, including ...

As millions of Americans hit the road or took to the skies for the holidays, another seasonal traveler is picking up speed: influenza. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that ...

Castor oil packs can be used up to three times per week. Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, which may reduce inflammation. The packs are generally safe but can cause skin reactions for people with ...