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Friday, May 29, 2015

‘Devious Defecator’ Case Tests Genetics Law


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The Weekly Health Quiz: College Stress, Flossing and Back Pain Relief


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Ask Well: Floss or Brush First?


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Health: Research on Mice Suggests We Could Be Better Off Eating More Healthy Carbs and Less Protein

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Research on Mice Suggests We Could Be Better Off Eating More Healthy Carbs and Less Protein


New research won't please the Paleo crowd

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A Proposal to Modify Plants Gives G.M.O. Debate New Life


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Health: Why You Should Put a Fried Egg on Your Salad

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Why You Should Put a Fried Egg on Your Salad


To get the most nutrients out of your salad, you should consider adding some eggs

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Ask Grover: What’s Your Favorite Breakfast Fruit?


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Health: U.S. Teen Trends In Sex, Bullying, Booze and More

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U.S. Teen Trends In Sex, Bullying, Booze and More


Good news: Today's teens experience notably low rates of bullying, drinking, pregnancy and unprotected sex

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Health: Scientists Figure Out How to Retrieve ‘Lost’ Memories

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Scientists Figure Out How to Retrieve ‘Lost’ Memories


The latest research shows memories “lost” to amnesia aren’t gone forever; they’re just not accessible

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Smuggling a Beer for My Hospital Patient


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Health: Should I Drink Tomato Juice?

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Should I Drink Tomato Juice?


Here's the final word on Bloody Mary brunches

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Health: Autistic Adults Could Take Ecstasy to Reduce Anxiety

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Autistic Adults Could Take Ecstasy to Reduce Anxiety


The drug has also been tested as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder

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Health: 4 Coffees a Day Is Bad for You, Study Says

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4 Coffees a Day Is Bad for You, Study Says


Less than 400 mg of caffeine per day is safe

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Health: Mixing Booze and Pot Greatly Increases the Amount of THC in Your Blood

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Mixing Booze and Pot Greatly Increases the Amount of THC in Your Blood


THC levels are far higher than if cannabis is smoked on its own

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Health: Bill Gates Thinks This Is the Deadliest Threat to Humankind

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Bill Gates Thinks This Is the Deadliest Threat to Humankind


He says it could kill tens of millions

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Committing to a Dog After Cancer


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Health: How to Know If Your Birth Control Pill Is a Risk for Blood Clots

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How to Know If Your Birth Control Pill Is a Risk for Blood Clots


See which brands contain ingredients that may be more harmful than not

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Health: Pentagon Accidentally Sends Live Anthrax to Multiple Labs

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Pentagon Accidentally Sends Live Anthrax to Multiple Labs


Officials say there is no risk to the public

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H.I.V. Treatment Should Start at Diagnosis, U.S. Health Officials Say


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Health: FAA Will Study Pilots’ Mental Health

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FAA Will Study Pilots’ Mental Health


A committee will provide recommendations within six months

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Health: Are Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Actually Getting Healthier?

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Are Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Actually Getting Healthier?


'Sort of, but not really,' say experts

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Health: Hookup Apps May Be to Blame for Rhode Island’s Spike in STDs

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Hookup Apps May Be to Blame for Rhode Island’s Spike in STDs


Social media and hookup sites are contributing to the "epidemic"

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Ask Grover: How to Get Children to Eat Vegetables


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Health: How an Italian Boy Survived 42 Minutes Underwater

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How an Italian Boy Survived 42 Minutes Underwater


It’s unusual, but not impossible to survive that long while submerged

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Anxious Students Strain College Mental Health Centers


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Health: How Herpes Cells Are Being Used to Fight Cancer

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How Herpes Cells Are Being Used to Fight Cancer


Patients who used cells from this STD to treat their melanoma were 8 times more likely to survive than a control group

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Health: You Asked: Are Self-Tanners Safe?

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You Asked: Are Self-Tanners Safe?


It's easier to fake a tan than to bake in the sun. But are self tanners safe?

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Slushies vs. Frozen Underwear for Hot-Weather Workouts


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Health: Did Authorities Use the Wrong Approach to Stop Ebola?

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Did Authorities Use the Wrong Approach to Stop Ebola?


A new study suggests there was a better way to respond to the Ebola outbreak

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Health: Newer Birth Control Pills Raise the Risk of Blood Clots

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Newer Birth Control Pills Raise the Risk of Blood Clots


A new study puts a number on the risk of developing potentially fatal blood clots after using the pill

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