I tested six popular thermometers and compared their ease of use, reading speed and design, and found two models I’d recommend to anyone for at-home use.

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James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Mouth taping aims to encourage nasal breathing by taping your mouth shut during sleep, but evidence on this practice is anecdotal and clinical studies are lacking. Nasal breathing can humidify air, ...

Lindsay Cook, PharmD, is a consultant pharmacist working with long-term care facilities. Hand washing is important before disinfecting and using a thermometer. Using alcohol or bleach wipes is best ...

Were your holidays interrupted by the flu? If it feels like more people you know were under the weather this season, it's not a flu-induced fog tricking you: The virus has reached its highest levels ...

Maybe you’ve just welcomed your own bundle of joy this winter. Or perhaps you’re an aunt or uncle who wants to make life a little easier for new parents during these long, cold months — while also ...

Significant advances in scientific knowledge and the commercialization of oral health products have contributed to the improvements in the oral health of millions of people across the world over the ...

Regurgitation involves stomach fluids and undigested food moving back up into the mouth, often linked to acid reflux or GERD in adults, and is also a common occurrence in infants. Besides acid reflux ...