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What Happens to Social Security When Someone Is in the Hospital for Months?

A long hospital stay can turn a family’s finances upside down surprisingly quickly. Mortgage or rent payments continue, utilities still arrive, and someone may suddenly...

Saving Advice · Sep 26

Experts reveal the motion sickness remedies that actually work

Whether you’re in a ship, car, plane, or riding a rollercoaster, motion sickness can make you vomit, sweat and become pale

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Why fizzy water won’t help you lose weight – despite what some studies might suggest

For years it has been claimed that sparkling water may aid weight loss by helping you feel fuller – reducing your desire to snack and overeat.

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025

Crusty, blistering and peeling: where do cold sores come from and what can you do about them?

Three quarters of Australians are living with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), an infection which causes cold sores. These tiny fluid-filled lesions and blisters sit along the mouth and nose area.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023

Are polishes, acrylics and powders bad for my fingernails? Do I need a breather between manicures?

People are increasingly opting for regular manicures – with vibrant layers of polish, gel, acrylic or powder.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2023

Is urine sterile? Do urine 'therapies' work? Experts debunk common pee myths

Urine therapy (or urotherapy) is a longstanding practice based on the concept that urine can be drunk, bathed in, or otherwise applied to bring good health or even heal the body of certain ailments.

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2022

What position should I sleep in, and is there a ‘right’ way to sleep?

After 50 years of research, eminent Stanford University sleep researcher William Dement reportedly said the only solid explanation he knows for why we sleep is “because we get sleepy”.

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2022

Yes, women might ‘feel the cold’ more than men: Study

At around the same body weight, women tend to have less muscle to generate heat.

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2022

Why are my hands and feet always cold? And when should I be worried?

Do you, or someone you know, often complain of having constantly cold hands and feet? In most cases, this is not a problem, and simply due to the body maintaining its temperature.

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2022

Why do my armpits smell? And would using glycolic acid on them really work?

You showered this morning, are wearing fresh clothes and having an otherwise normal day, when suddenly you notice that stench.

The Conversation · May 24, 2022