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Being overweight and having a high BMI is generally understood to be unhealthy, but there are also some serious risks to being underweight as well.
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There are many different measurements that can be indicative of overall health, but not everything needs to necessarily be measured with numbers.
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Just a mere 10,000 years ago, the Americas used to be home to enormous ground-dwelling sloths, and the reason they're gone is kind of a bummer.
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The body undergoes some odd and disturbing processes after death, and the eyes in particular can undergo some strange discoloration in certain cases.
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Polar bears seem like a scary predator in snowy climates, but in Antarctica, they don't reign supreme. Rather, this animal sits near the top of the food chain.
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The act of washing eggs may sound innocuous, but in actuality, the large-scale process has a huge effect on how eggs can be stored. Heres' the reason why.
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The Appalachian Mountains are one of the most prominent geographic features in the US, and they're hiding a mineral-rich surprise in their rocks.
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Eggs are one of the best foods out there for protein, but why limit yourself to just chicken eggs? Ostrich eggs have more to offer than their size.
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This scientific career sounds like it would be a fun spectacle, but in reality, it comes with many hidden dangers, even aside from the more obvious ones.
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If you're going to be eating fresh fruits, you need to be washing them, but even though water kind of works, you should be soaking them in vinegar.
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Many nature lovers dream of one day becoming a marine biologist, but the job is more than just sun, sand, and scuba diving, there's danger, too.
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If you regularly include eggs as part of your diet, you may have come across an egg with two yolks in it at some point, so how does this happen?
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Brushing your teeth is one of those things you have to do, and if put off for a week or longer, there are some gross things you'll have to deal with.
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The baby boomers catch a lot of flak from younger generations, but there are absolutely some things they got right, and science can back it up.
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Potassium is one of the body's most vital micronutrients, but if you aren't craving bananas, there's another delicious fruit that can meet your needs.
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There's little that compares to the texture of a perfectly cooked potato, and it's no surprise to learn that there's a bit of science behind it.
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No matter what you may have heard, your hair and nails don't continue to grow after you've died, but there is a hint of truth behind this myth.
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There are lots of stereotypes associated with hair color, but did you know that the genes behind hair color can actually predict future health?
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The deep ocean is about as mysterious as the depths of outer space, and it's home to some bizarre finds, from tiny angelic creatures to giant worms.
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Science fiction makes it seem like dinosaurs were huge reptiles. But between smaller sizes, feathers, and other factors, they usually looked quite different.
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Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.
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Not all trees are made equal, and some of the most visually striking might actually be a menace in disguise, tearing up sidewalks or inviting unwanted pests.
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The brain is a complex organ, and scientists are still learning a lot about how it works, often busting longstanding myths about it along the way.
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With human activity having quite an effect on the Earth, many animal species have gone extinct. Fortunately, though, that doesn't always end in tragedy.
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For as dangerous as humans are to many animals, the inverse is also true, and these animals do have a history of occasionally fatal encounters with people.
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Jupiter's Great Red Spot has been an object of fascination for astronomers for a long time, but it still manages to surprise people shockingly often.
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Stepping on a Lego or cutting your finger causes pain, but they aren't the only body parts sensitive to touch. In fact, one study compiled an extensive list.
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