Health refers to physical, mental, and social well-being. It’s a broad category that contains fitness and exercise, nutrition, health science, and mental health.

People Can Be Intersex


Are Sex and Gender Binary?

People can be intersex. Society divides people into male and female, but there is no reliable scientific evidence that supports that binary categorization.

Being Cold Can Increase Your Risk of Getting Sick


Being cold doesn’t give you a cold, but cold weather can increase your risk of getting sick. Lower body temperatures suppress the body’s immune system and help some viruses thrive.

Raw Cookie Dough Can Make You Sick


Raw cookie dough can make you sick, especially dough that doesn’t use treated flour and pasteurized eggs. Studies have shown, untreated raw flour can contain germs like E. coli, and unpasteurized raw eggs can contain germs like salmonella.

As Many As 1 in 2 Americans Have a Preexisting Condition


Studies have shown that as many as 1 in 2 Americans have a health condition that qualifies as a pre-existing condition. While 1 in 2 is on the high side of a 2011 estimate done by HHS, it is generally accurate.

Fat Makes You Fat


Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

Fat can make you fat, but it isn’t the only thing that causes weight gain. Fat is high in calories and is easy to store as fat cells, but in general, it is storing more calories than you burn (from fat, carbs, or protein) that causes weight gain.