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Herbal Weight-Loss Supplements Loaded with Illicit DrugsTwo or more lab-made drugs were found in 61 'herbal' supplements they tested by researchers.
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The Accuracy of Fitness Bands: How 7 Trackers Stack UpFitness trackers are becoming increasingly popular, but do these wearable devices actually do what they claim? Researchers in Iowa put 7 commercial fitness trackers to the test.
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Fitness Trackers May Help Older People Lose WeightPeople who used a fitness tracker to help their weight loss efforts lost more weight and kept it off, compared with people who didn't use the devices, a new study shows.
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Vaccination Messages May Backfire, Study FindsPublic health messages aimed at increasing vaccination rates may actually make parents less likely to vaccinate their children, new research finds.
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Cold Weather, Temperature Changes Tied to Stroke RiskThe weather may influence people's risk of stroke, a new study finds.
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Kick the Habit: 10 Scientific Quit-Smoking TipsQuitting smoking is a healthy step, but it can be exceedingly difficult. Here's a look at the science-proven tips that can make quitting easier.
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Autism Drug Shows Promise in Animal StudiesA drug called bumetanide aimed at eliminating autism symptoms in people with certain forms of the condition is showing promise in the early stages of research.
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Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Risk in People with Specific GenePeople who have a certain variant of a gene may face an increased risk of Parkinson's disease if they are exposed to pesticides, according to a new study.
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Sperm's 'Swimming Pool' May Affect Health of OffspringFar from being simply a "swimming pool" for sperm, seminal fluid may play a key role in the health of a male's offspring, according to a new study in mice.
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Fish Oil Levels Linked with Bigger BrainsWomen with higher levels of fish oil in their blood tend to have larger brains, a new study says.
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Marijuana vs. Alcohol: Which Is Really Worse for Your Health?The debate over whether alcohol or marijuana is worse for health has been reignited by comments President Barack Obama made in a recent interview. Here's a look at what science has to say.
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Real-Life Smoking Caterpillar Uses Nicotine as DefenseWhile the new finding may not push Alice's hookah-smoking insect from its psychedelic pedestal, this caterpillar is pretty snazzy, as it puffs out nicotine to ward off hungry wolf spiders.
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Flu Vaccine May Work Better in WomenFlu Vaccine May Work Better in Women
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'Reverse Vaccine' May Fight Type 1 DiabetesAn experimental treatment protects the insulin-producing cells in Type 1 diabetes sufferers, researchers say.
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11 Surprising Facts About PlacebosPlacebos are sometimes explained as "dummy" treatments that don't have health benefits. However, the placebo effect is crucial to researchers' understanding of whether medications work.
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Kids Boost Activity Level When Around Active FriendsChildren's friends have a big influence on how active they are, a new study finds.
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Africa's Birth Rate Key Factor in 2100 Global Population
The population of the world will reach 7 billion on Oct. 31.
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Decline in Altruism Could Worsen Organ ShortageLiving donors could expect some measure of payback
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Energy Drinks Linked with Heart ProblemsEnergy drinks may negatively affect heart rhythm and blood pressure, according to a new study.
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Bird Flu Pandemic: How Likely Is a Deadly Outbreak?Researchers know that five mutations are necessary -- but are they likely to actually happen?
