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Funny Guy Gets the Girl? How Humor Makes You More AttractiveA sense of humor could help you snag a date, a new study suggests.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Friends with an Ex? Check Your Motives First, Science SaysStaying friends with an ex is a "very pervasive phenomenon," says one psychologist. But these friendships aren't always successful.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Oh, Brother! Guys Feel More Rivalry with SiblingsWhy do some siblings get along while others are at each other's throats? Gender could play a role.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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After Terrorist Attack, Too Much TV Can Be HarmfulWatching TV news coverage during terrorist events was associated with higher levels of post-traumatic stress and feelings of depression, a new study found.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Swipe Left for Sadness: Tinder Users Report More DistressIn a new study, Tinder users had lower levels of self-esteem and more body dissatisfaction than people who didn't use the dating app.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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'Harry Potter' & the Deathly Obsession? Series May Help Fans Cope with DeathA new study suggests that for some, an obsession with the "Harry Potter" franchise may signal something darker: a greater awareness of death.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Penis Enlargement Surgery Leads to Man's Death: What Went Wrong?A man in Sweden died during penis enlargement surgery, according to a new report of the case.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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More Than Two-Thirds of Patients Have Leftover Opioids After SurgeryMost patients who are prescribed opioids after surgery don't take all of the prescribed pills, leaving leftover opioids that could be used inappropriately, a new review of studies finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Rare 'Balloon Syndrome' Causes Hedgehog to Puff Up Like a Beach BallWhat do you do when find a puffed-up, beach ball-size hedgehog? You take it to the vet to be deflated.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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This Is How a Woman Died from a Tick-Borne Disease Without a Tick BiteA woman in Japan died last year from a tick-borne disease — but she was never bitten by a tick.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Does Moderate Drinking Lower Your Risk of Diabetes?Is alcohol good for your health or bad? With no shortage of contradictory findings, it's understandable if you're left feeling like you've had a little too much to drink.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Angelina Jolie's Facial Paralysis: What Is Bell's Palsy?In a new interview, Angelina Jolie told Vanity Fair that she developed a condition called Bell's palsy in 2016. What is Bell's palsy?
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Transgender Military Ban: 5 Facts That Rebut Trump’s ClaimsPresident Donald Trump said today (July 26) that transgender individuals could not serve in the military.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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How to Make Puffy SlimeLove to play stretchy taffy-like substances? Or are you inside on a rainy day with a hankering for getting your hands messy? Here's a recipe for making puffy, fluffy slime for you and your kids.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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How to Sleep BetterBy Sara G. Miller Published
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Drinking Water Database: Put in Your ZIP Code and Find Out What's in Your WaterWhat's in your drinking water? Whether you're wondering if your water is safe or just what that weird smell is, a new tool is now available that could help.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Striking Study Shows How Football Affects the BrainBy Sara G. Miller Published
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How Sugary Drinks May Change the Way Your Body Burns FatWashing down your bacon cheeseburger with a big, cold soda may trigger the body to store more fat than it would if you drank something without sugar, a new small study finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Sen. John McCain's Brain Cancer: What Are Glioblastomas?Senator John McCain was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a glioblastoma, his office said yesterday (July 19).
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Pregnant Women Can Do These 2 Things to Lower Odds of a C-SectionWomen may have another reason to eat healthy and exercise during pregnancy: These behaviors may lower their odds of having a cesarean section, a new meta-analysis finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Yes, Dads Give Kids Less-Healthy Food: Here's WhyNew research shows that dads really do make less-healthy choices when feeding the family — and this can take a toll on moms.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Here's Why Newborns Know to Move Toward Mom's NippleNewborn babies can't do much, but place them on their mom's chest and they'll instinctively gravitate to the nipple, to breast-feed.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Pacemaker Data to Be Used as Trial Evidence: What Could It Show?A judge in Ohio recently ruled that the data from the pacemaker of a man accused of arson could be used at his trial, according to news reports.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Doctors Discover 27 Contact Lenses in Woman's EyeDoctors in England recently removed 27 contact lenses from a woman's eye, according to a new case report.
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