Lindsey Konkel
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Eating Organic Produce Can Limit Pesticide ExposurePeople who eat organic fruits and vegetables may have lower levels of some pesticides in their bodies, a new study finds.
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Burst Appendix Linked to Ozone Air PollutionBy Lindsey Konkel Published
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Sibling Bonds: How Parents Dole Out the Cash MattersWhen parents play favorites, giving more money to one child than the other, they may be unwittingly putting a strain on the sibling relationships.
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What Causes Obesity? Answer May Affect Your WaistlineSome people say the main cause of obesity is lack of exercise, others say it is diet. A new report finds that what people believe about obesity may affect their BMI.
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7 surprising reasons for erectile dysfunctionAbout 30 million men in the United States have erectile dysfunction.
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Migraine Triggers May Not Cause Severe HeadachesSo-called migraine triggers may not be as strong as everyone thinks.
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Some Lipsticks Contain Toxic MetalsLead, cadmium, chromium and titanium are found in lipstick.
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7 Common Summer Health ConcernsSome health woes are more likely to happen during the summer than any other time.
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Nothing to Sneeze At: Cats Worse Than Dogs for AllergiesMore people are allergic to cats than are allergic to other pets. Why are cats so allergenic?
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Could Coffee Protect Against Liver Disease in Alcohol Drinkers?In a new study, men who drank coffee had lower levels of a marker of liver damage than men who didn't.
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Traffic Noise Linked with Kids' HyperactivityChildren exposed to higher levels of roadway noise at home were more likely to have symptoms of ADHD, a new study finds.
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Does the Color Green Boost Exercise's Effects?Working out while surrounded by greenery may boost exercise's benefits -- and it's the color green, not being outside, that makes the difference, a new study shows.
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7 Holiday Stress BustersSeven surefire strategies for managing holiday stress.
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7 Ways Pregnant Women Affect BabiesThere are many ways that pregnant women influences the later health of their children. While most moms know to avoid smoking and alcohol, here are several other ways a mom-to-be affects her baby.
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Secondhand Smoke Linked To Behavior Problems in ChildrenA woman's exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy may affect her child's risk of behavior problems, a new study has found.
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Mom's Stress Before Conception Linked to Infant MortalityInfants born to women who faced severe stress before they conceived were more likely to die during their first year of life, a new study finds.
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There's Gold in Them Thar PlantsScientists have found a way to grow and harvest gold from crop plants.
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Produce From Urban Gardens Could Contain LeadMany urban gardens may be contaminated with lead and other metals.
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What Makes a Tomato Taste Sweet?A fruit's sweetness is influenced by the chemicals that create its smell.
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Can Hormone Therapy Stave Off Alzheimer's?Hormones may lower Alzheimer's risk in women who carry a gene for the disease
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Air Pollution May Lower Birth WeightMoms-to-be who are exposed to outdoor air pollution may have smaller babies.
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Does Eating Veggies Make You an Optimist?Eating at least three servings of fruits and vegetables a day may make people more optimistic.
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Menopausal Brain Fog Really Does ExistNew research sheds slight on why menopausal women forget.
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Could Abe Lincoln Improve Your Snack Choices?Subtle symbols of platonic love, rather than sex, may influence you to eat healthier.
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