
Sara G. Miller
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How Your Education Level May Be Linked to Your Risk of Heart Disease
By Sara G. Miller published
People who do not finish high school are more likely to develop heart disease later in life than those who complete graduate school, a new study finds.

Zesty Zucchini? Indulgently Named Veggies More Appealing
By Sara G. Miller published
A new study finds that serving up vegetables with tantalizing names could get people to eat more veggies.

Do Fidget Spinners Contain Lead? What Parents Should Know
By Sara G. Miller published
An unofficial report may be stoking fears that fidget spinners, the hottest toy of the year, could contain dangerous amounts of lead.

FDA Asks Drug Company to Pull Painkiller in First
By Sara G. Miller published
The 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.

How Your Belly Fat Is Linked to Your Immune System
By Sara G. Miller published
You may not love your belly fat, but the large sheet of fat that stretches across your abdomen serves a purpose.

Death by Vampire Bat: How Rabies Kills
By Sara G. Miller published
A man in Brazil died of rabies in May after being bitten by a vampire bat.

George & Amal Clooney's Twins: How Can You Get 1 Boy and 1 Girl?
By Sara G. Miller published
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.

Marijuana for Menstrual Cramps? New York Considers Medical Option
By Sara G. Miller published
Women with menstrual cramps in New York State may soon have a new option for easing their monthly pains: medical marijuana.

The Science of Jet Lag: 5 Surprising Findings
By Sara G. Miller published
Nothing can throw off the start of a fun vacation faster than jet lag.

Get Gutsy About Your Digestive Health
By Sara G. Miller published
Gut health affects everyone, whether they have a chronic condition or an occasional tummy ache.

When You Eat Can 'Reset' Your Biological Clock
By Sara G. Miller published
Want to reset your biological clock? Try eating at a different time of day.

Why You Should Chew Gum Until You Fart After a C-Section
By Sara G. Miller published
Among 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.

Shopping Hungry? Psychology Trick Could Stifle Bad Food Choices
By Sara G. Miller published
It'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.

From 'Magic' Mushrooms to Meth: The ER Rates for Drug Users
By Sara G. Miller published
Alcohol 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.

Less Than 1 Drink Per Day May Raise Your Breast Cancer Risk
By Sara G. Miller published
Women 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.

New Sunscreen Recommendations for 2017: Here's What to Look For
By Sara G. Miller published
Not 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.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Sunscreen
By Sara G. Miller published
A stroll down the sunscreen aisle can be a stressful experience. Here's what to keep in mind.

Why Women Vary So Much in What They Find Offensive
By Sara G. Miller published
What women think of as an intrusive behavior on the part of men in one country may be different in another country.

'Crypto' Parasite Top Culprit for Pool-Related Illnesses
By Sara G. Miller published
If you got sick from swimming in a pool last summer, there's a good chance it was due to a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium.

How Does 'Kinetic' Sand Work?
By Sara G. Miller published
A mesmerizing material called "kinetic sand," which can be molded like clay but also somehow feels silky, is enjoyable for kids and adults alike.

Teen's Death: How Caffeine Can Kill a Healthy Person
By Sara G. Miller published
A teen in South Carolina has died after drinking three caffeinated beverages in a short period of time.

Can a 'Poop Transplant' Change Your Weight?
By Sara G. Miller published
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.
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