Allergic reactions to bees and other insects from the Vespidae family such as wasps and even fire ants have become common in recent years; allergy expert explains all there is to know 

Home Front Command advises staying sheltered for 10 minutes after sirens to avoid potential rocket debris; but why 10 minutes? How is this connected to fragment size? And what factors can increase the spread of shrapnel on the ground?

Most people have a love-hate relationship with spicy food, but how does it impact our health? Who should avoid it? Is there such a thing as 'too spicy'? And why is it essential to avoid touching your eyes or sensitive skin after handling hot peppers?

American Cancer Society study finds about half of cancer-attributed death are preventable when the leading factor is smoking and the second is being overweight; 'More than 80% of lung cancer cases are related to smoking'