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Zesty Zucchini? Indulgently Named Veggies More AppealingA new study finds that serving up vegetables with tantalizing names could get people to eat more veggies.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Do Fidget Spinners Contain Lead? What Parents Should KnowAn unofficial report may be stoking fears that fidget spinners, the hottest toy of the year, could contain dangerous amounts of lead.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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FDA Asks Drug Company to Pull Painkiller in FirstThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today (June 8) that it has requested that Endo Pharmaceuticals, a drug company, remove the opioid painkiller Opana ER from the drug market.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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How Your Belly Fat Is Linked to Your Immune SystemYou may not love your belly fat, but the large sheet of fat that stretches across your abdomen serves a purpose.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Death by Vampire Bat: How Rabies KillsA man in Brazil died of rabies in May after being bitten by a vampire bat.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Many Women Experience Paralysis During Sexual AssaultBy Sara G. Miller Published
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George & Amal Clooney's Twins: How Can You Get 1 Boy and 1 Girl?George and Amal Clooney are the parents of twins: Amal Clooney gave birth to a boy and a girl today (June 6), People Magazine reported.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Marijuana for Menstrual Cramps? New York Considers Medical OptionWomen with menstrual cramps in New York State may soon have a new option for easing their monthly pains: medical marijuana.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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The Science of Jet Lag: 5 Surprising FindingsNothing can throw off the start of a fun vacation faster than jet lag.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Get Gutsy About Your Digestive HealthGut health affects everyone, whether they have a chronic condition or an occasional tummy ache.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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When You Eat Can 'Reset' Your Biological ClockWant to reset your biological clock? Try eating at a different time of day.
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Why You Should Chew Gum Until You Fart After a C-SectionAmong the difficult things a woman has to do after having a C-section — from tending to her stitches to learning to breastfeed — now there's a recommendation that's a little easier: chew gum.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Shopping Hungry? Psychology Trick Could Stifle Bad Food ChoicesIt's a scenario you've probably experienced: You go to the supermarket hungry, and you end up with a shopping cart filled with foods you probably wouldn't buy if you weren't feeling famished.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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From 'Magic' Mushrooms to Meth: The ER Rates for Drug UsersAlcohol and marijuana may be the most commonly used recreational drugs in the world, but magic mushrooms appear to be the safest, a new survey finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Less Than 1 Drink Per Day May Raise Your Breast Cancer RiskWomen who can't wait to have their glass of wine at the end of the day, take note: A new report concludes that even one small drink daily can raise a woman's risk of breast cancer.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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New Sunscreen Recommendations for 2017: Here's What to Look ForNot all sunscreens are created equal: Nearly three-quarters of sunscreens are either ineffective or contain chemicals that could harm your health, a new report finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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5 Things You Didn't Know About SunscreenA stroll down the sunscreen aisle can be a stressful experience. Here's what to keep in mind.
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Why Women Vary So Much in What They Find OffensiveWhat women think of as an intrusive behavior on the part of men in one country may be different in another country.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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'Crypto' Parasite Top Culprit for Pool-Related IllnessesIf you got sick from swimming in a pool last summer, there's a good chance it was due to a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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How Does 'Kinetic' Sand Work?A mesmerizing material called "kinetic sand," which can be molded like clay but also somehow feels silky, is enjoyable for kids and adults alike.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Teen's Death: How Caffeine Can Kill a Healthy PersonA teen in South Carolina has died after drinking three caffeinated beverages in a short period of time.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Can a 'Poop Transplant' Change Your Weight?Studies in mice have garnered attention for a remarkable result: When the feces of one mouse was transplanted to another mouse, the recipient mouse either gained or lost weight.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Wedding Fireworks Ruptured Man's EardrumsCelebratory fireworks at a wedding led to the rupturing of both of a man’s eardrums, according to a brief report of the man's case.
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Why Fitness (Not Just How Much You Exercise) Matters in Cancer RiskA person's overall cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to his or her risk of developing precancerous polyps in the colon, which can grow into colon cancer, a new study from Singapore found.
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