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Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems? Experts explain why it's healthy to let your children occasionally play in the dirt — and it may not be for the reasons you assume.
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Can you get high from poppy seeds? Poppy seeds come from the same plant that's used to make opium and morphine. So can they get you high?
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Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to manage addiction.

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Bird flu strikes 1st child in the US — CDC says infection source unknown

By Pandora Dewan published

A child in California caught bird flu amid a recall of raw milk in the state, but investigations have found no evidence that the case was caused by raw milk.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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Best air purifiers for allergies 2024

By Molly Cleary, Anna Gora last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and GermGuardian AC4825E to RabbitAir A3.

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Apple Watch vs Garmin: Which is better?

By Andrew Williams last updated

Apple Watch vs Garmin: the top smartwatch brand takes on the marathon runner’s favorite.

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Fitbit vs Apple Watch: Which fitness tracker is better?

By Maddy Biddulph last updated

Reference It’s time to settle the Fitbit vs Apple Watch debate.

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Do any infectious diseases have a 100% fatality rate?

By Katherine Irving published

Researchers have made great strides to prevent deaths from fatal diseases, but the cures for some of them still elude us.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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Over 150,000 pounds of ground beef recalled nationwide after E. coli contamination

By Pandora Dewan published

At least 15 people have fallen sick as a result of eating contaminated ground beef, and health officials warn that the products may still be lurking in restaurant refrigerators.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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6 symptoms of poor air quality

By Lou Mudge, Anna Gora last updated

Reference These are some of the common signs and symptoms of poor air quality, according to experts.

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Do HEPA filters remove viruses?

By Dr. Christopher Oseh, Anna Gora last updated

REFERENCE Do HEPA filters remove viruses, and what's the science behind them?

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Thule Shine Air Purifier Canopy review

By Anna Gora published

The first ever stroller accessory designed to filter out air pollutants on the go — a gimmick or a sign of an upcoming trend?

Health
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Ancient hunter-gatherer DNA linked to higher BMI in modern Japanese people

By Emily Cooke published

A new study suggests that the DNA some modern Japanese people have inherited from ancient hunter-gatherers may increase BMI.

Genetics
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