Experts share the "gross" body mechanisms that are generally beneficial, and when you should seek expert care if they've become a problem. Have you ever wondered why you have earwax or why you fart?

Parts of your body you should never touch While some body parts are vulnerable to infection, others should remain hands-off ...

That awkward rumble from your stomach during a quiet meeting. The snot factory that your nose becomes during a cold. The eye crust that greets you every morning. Our bodies are constantly doing things ...

You wake up with a scratchy throat and that vague feeling of unwellness. Is it just allergies? The start of a cold? Or something that might need antibiotics? Knowing the difference between viral and ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a ...

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