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Did Squabble Over a Vaccine Cause a Rift in Ben Franklin's Marriage? -
Here's Why Yawns Are So ContagiousNext time you're sitting near someone who yawns, try this: Don't yawn. Odds are, you'll probably find that it's pretty difficult to hold back.
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Baby's Lead Poisoning Caused by 'Homeopathic Magnetic' BraceletAn infant girl in Connecticut developed lead poisoning after wearing — and chewing on — a bracelet made with lead beads, according to a new report of the child's case.
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For Unmarried Men, Use of 'Withdrawal' for Birth Control Increases -
How Spaceflight Changes the Building Blocks of the Human BodyHumans first journeyed into space in 1961, but even half a century later, questions remain about how spaceflight affects the human body.
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FDA Moves Forward on Ecstasy Ingredient Trials for PTSDThe active ingredient in the drug ecstasy passed an important hurdle on the path to becoming a prescription drug for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Waters Rising: How Harvey's Floods Endanger HealthHouston and other parts of southeast Texas are in the midst of historic flooding from Harvey, now a tropical storm, with heavy rain still expected to batter the region in the coming days.
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Google's New Tool Could Help Screen People for DepressionWhen you Google "clinical depression" on your smartphone, you'll get more than a list of the symptoms: Now, Google will ask if you would like to "check if you're clinically depressed."
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Rabbit, Dog, Human: How One Bacterial Infection SpreadA woman in Arizona died from an infection called rabbit fever, despite never coming into contact with any rabbits, according to a recent report of the woman's case.
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Exercise in a Pill? Scientists Move One Step CloserWhat if you could reap the benefits of exercise without moving a muscle?
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How Stress in Your Brain Could Lead to Stress in Your BodyThe patterns in your brain may predict how your body physically reacts to stressful situations, a new study finds.
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Leaping Lizards! Live Gecko Found Inside a Man's EarTalk about an earache: When a man in China went to the hospital because of severe ear pain, doctors found a live gecko curled up in his ear canal, according to news reports.
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Trump Stares at the Sun During the Eclipse: Will It Harm His Eyes?Even the president of the United States couldn't look away from the Great American Solar Eclipse.
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Why You Need Eclipse Glasses: Girl Damages Eyes by Staring at the SunA 12-year-old girl in Florida damaged her eyes by looking at the sun for 1 minute, according to a new report of the girl's case.
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Who's a Blue Boy? Indian Dogs Tinted by Polluted RiverDogs of a different color have been spotted roaming the streets of Navi Mumbai in India, according to news reports.
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Snip, Snip, Ouch: Pubic Hair Grooming Injuries May Be More Common Than You ThinkFor those who prefer no hair "down there," beware: Pubic hair grooming injuries may be more common than you think.
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How a CT Scan of an Olive Led to Man's Diagnosis of Crohn's DiseaseWhen a 24-year-old man in Belgium went to the hospital because he had belly pain, doctors found an olive stuck in his small intestine — and soon after, diagnosed him with Crohn's disease.
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How One Bodybuilder Died from Drinking Too Many Protein ShakesA 25-year-old woman in Australia died after consuming too much protein, in the form of shakes, supplements and protein-packed foods, the New York Post reported yesterday.
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Beyoncé Backlash: Is Drinking While Breast-Feeding OK?Can Beyoncé ever catch a break? A photo showing the mom to twins Sir and Rumi Carter drinking alcohol has prompted backlash.
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Would You Eat Parasitic Worm Eggs? Why One Company Wants to Sell Them As FoodThe German government is considering approval of a food ingredient that most people try their best to avoid: parasite eggs.
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Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Risk of Dying from High Blood PressureSmoking pot is often considered safer than smoking cigarettes, but a new study suggests that marijuana use may increase a person's risk of death from high blood pressure.
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Resisting Junk Food Could Be Easier When You Buy Groceries OnlineFor people who just can't seem to pass up the candy in a supermarket checkout line, grocery shopping online may be helpful, reducing these impulse purchases, a new study suggests
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Shot in the Dark: College Students Don't Know How Strong Their Drinks AreWASHINGTON — Do you know how much alcohol is in your drink? If you're making a judgment based on taste and smell alone, you may miss the mark, a new study from England finds.
