Sneezing is a slightly annoying but normal part of life. Whether you are battling a cold, outside during allergy season or in a dusty room, we've all had a case of the "achoos." Sometimes, the buildup ...

When saying "achoo" might hurt you. Dec. 22, 2008— -- It might have been just another summer day at the office. But when Erina Ramly of Chestnut Hill, Mass., felt a tickle in her nose as she ...

If you were to envision the kind of accident that would cause a person’s bowels to explode out of their body, you might imagine some sort of gruesome stabbing or grisly car accident. You’d probably ...

If you were to envision the kind of accident that would cause a person’s bowels to explode out of their body, you might imagine some sort of gruesome stabbing or grisly car accident. You’d probably ...

Sneezing used to be a low-key sign that someone was getting sick or had allergies, and sneezing into your elbow was a polite way to indicate to those around us that we didn't want to give them ...

March 2, 2007 — -- Last month, Brooke Owens of Asheville, N.C., began sneezing. And she continued to sneeze nonstop for three weeks straight. In what her doctors have dubbed a "medical mystery," ...

From ancient fears and plague-era prayers to simple modern politeness, a small phrase carries a surprisingly long history.

Everyone sneezes. No one really likes it. It’s just one of those pesky bodily functions we all fall prey to. But don’t worry, ...

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There's nothing more frustrating than not being able to sneeze when you feel like you have to let one out. While a big sneeze can be jarring and a little messy, it's completely normal bodily function.