Health

15 Strange Cures That Accidentally Worked

15 Strange Cures That Accidentally Worked

Medical history is filled with odd experiments and bizarre treatments that somehow got results. What started as desperate or misguided attempts sometimes turned into surprisingly effective cures.

13 Things We Thought Were Unhealthy But Aren’t

13 Things We Thought Were Unhealthy But Aren’t

People have always been cautious about their health, sometimes to a fault. It is surprising how many common assumptions about what is unhealthy have turned out to be incorrect.

17 Things We Thought Were Healthy But Were Actually Harmful

17 Things We Thought Were Healthy But Were Actually Harmful

Here's a look at 17 health fads and products once praised for their benefits but later exposed as harmful or deadly.

16 Things That Were Considered ‘Healthy’ in the ’80s

16 Things That Were Considered ‘Healthy’ in the ’80s

Here's a look back at 16 things the 1980s wrongly celebrated as the height of health and wellness.

12 Vintage Wellness Fads That Are No Longer Popular

12 Vintage Wellness Fads That Are No Longer Popular

Wellness culture has gone through countless phases, many of which now seem strange or outdated by today’s standards. These once-popular health trends from decades past have mostly disappeared, replaced by better science and smarter habits.

16 Forgotten ’80s Health Gimmicks That Faded Away

16 Forgotten ’80s Health Gimmicks That Faded Away

These quirky and questionable ’80s health fads tried to reshape wellness culture but ultimately didn’t stand the test of time.