Health Care
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A Drink (or Two) a Day Could Reduce Diabetics Risk, Says Science
All in moderation, of course. By Sam Benson Smith GANNA MARTYSHEVA/ShutterstockFor the 29+ million people in the United States with diabetes, keeping...
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You’ll Cringe at How Much Bacteria Is Spread When You Blow Out Your Birthday Candles
After these findings, your next birthday might not be as happy. By Sam Benson Smith 164 Shares The history of blowing out...
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The Scary Reason You Need to Avoid Unnecessary X-Rays
Is your doc recommending an X-ray or CT scan? Hit the pause button and ask whether you really need it. New research...
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Watch Out! Your Tap Water May Not Be Safe to Drink
Read this before you drink H2O from tap. By Sam Benson Smith If the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, is a sign...
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Your Teen Is Probably Missing Key Vaccines for a Really Foolish Reason
Teenagers are missing critical vaccines—but it’s not their fault. By Claire Gillespie Is your child up to date with their pre-school vaccines?...
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Men Are Celebrating Their Vasectomies—and Here’s the Surprising Reason Why
And there’s even a new name to go along with this trend: the brosectomy. By Sam Benson Smith Bachelor parties have origins...
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90 Percent of Men in America Have This Dangerous Weight Condition
Even if you aren’t obese or overweight, you may fall into this category. By Sam Benson Smith Avoiding obesity is one of...
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Why You Should Still See Your GYN Every Year, Even If You Don’t Always Need a Pap
Some women don’t need a pap test every year, thanks to new official recommendations. But do those recommendations apply to you? And...
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Sometimes, a Mammogram Can Actually Damage Your Health—Here’s Why
Mammograms can save lives, but they can also make women pretty darn anxious along the way. By Lauren Cahn GagliardiImages/shutterstock By the...
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Here’s How You Can Tell the Difference Between a DO and an MD
Hint: it has to do with education and training. By Claire Gillespie 3.5K Shares Ever show up at a hospital or emergency...
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You’ll Never Scratch Your Mosquito Bites Again Thanks To This New Gadget
This might be the future of bite treatment. By Sam Benson Smith Over the past 50 years, the mosquito population in some...
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This Animal’s Immune System Holds the Clue for an HIV Vaccine, According to Science
This isn’t the first time this animal has been the key to cure a major disease. By Sam Benson Smith Spectral Design/ShutterstockIn...
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Do These 3 Things, and You’ll Add 7 Years to Your Life
It’s common sense. By Sam Benson Smith Certain conventional wisdoms about aging end up being pure fantasy (i.e. genes aren’t the primary...
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Western Men’s Sperm Counts Have Dropped By an Alarming Amount in the Past 40 Years
The scariest part? The study doesn’t have an explanation for the decline. By Sam Benson Smith The numbers are in but the...
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