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The odd body explained
The truth behind 13 physical quirks—plus easy ways to feel better 1. Why Do You "Laugh Until You…
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Secondhand Smoke Exposure May Damage Hearing
Doctors already knew that smoking can damage hearing, but new data shows that even exposure to secondhand smoke…
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Dirt Eaters and Other Pica Cases Nearly Double in Decade
The number of people hospitalized with pica, the disorder in which people eat non-edible substances including dirt and…
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Having kids after age 30 may lower cancer risk
Women who have children in their 30s and 40s may have a decreased risk of endometrial cancer, which…
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Faulty sex gene behind high rates of male bowel cancer, experts say
Men have higher rates of bowel cancer than women because of a genetic fault in the female sex…
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In cancer science, many ‘discoveries’ don’t hold up
A former researcher at Amgen Inc has found that many basic studies on cancer—a high proportion of them…
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Olympic athletes live a few years longer than most, study finds
A recent retrospective study has found that Olympic athletes live longer than the average population – but just…
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How to Nap
Although some men will disagree, there may be no greater feeling than a daytime nap. The opportunity to…
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Funding Crunch Puts Progress on AIDS at Risk
The international community has made extraordinary progress in the past decade in the fight against AIDS, but a…
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Quicker Radiation Therapy Doubles Mastectomy Risk
Women who get a quicker, localized form of radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer are more likely to…