Saturday, May 9, 2015

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San Francisco Bans Chewing Tobacco at Sports Venues


The ban is effective Jan. 1, 2016

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Friday, May 8, 2015

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The Science of How Women Can Have Twins With 2 Different Fathers


It's rare, but not impossible

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USDA Proposes More Humane Treatment of Veal Calves


At issue is whether the calves can walk at the time of slaughter

Published on May 9, 2015 at 01:35AM

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Scientists Find a Way to Predict West Nile Outbreaks


Outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease correspond to climate

Published on May 9, 2015 at 12:19AM

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How Working With Nail Polish Hurts Manicurists’ Health


Workers share stories of persistent coughs, miscarriages and cancer

Published on May 8, 2015 at 11:49PM

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Why More Older Americans Are Suffering From Fatal Falls


The rate of Americans aged 65 and over who die from a fall has doubled since 2000

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Most Americans Don’t Know the First Thing About Miscarriages


Miscarriage is far more common than most people think, finds a new survey

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Moving to a Poor Neighborhood Can Cause Weight Gain


A new study shows when moving can widen your waistline

Published on May 8, 2015 at 09:47PM

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

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Here’s What Time of Day Babies Are Born


Just in time for Mother's Day, a new report shows when babies are most likely to be born

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Viable at 22 Weeks: Just How Low Can Preemies Go?


A landmark study raises tough questions about science and ethics

Published on May 8, 2015 at 06:43AM

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Doctors Stumped After Ebola Survivor’s Eye Changed Colors


Ebola may stick around longer in survivors than researchers previously believed, and it may even cause eyes to change color, according to a case study…

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Many Americans Aren’t Getting Cancer Screenings, Gov Says


Numbers are below national targets

Published on May 8, 2015 at 02:03AM

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Your Therapist Is Better at Handling Emotions Than You Are


They're better able to control negative thoughts, finds a new study

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Some Premature Babies Can Survive After Only 22 Weeks, Study Says


Roughly 5,000 babies are born at 22 or 23 weeks in the U.S. each year

Published on May 7, 2015 at 08:18PM

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Exclusive: Meet the World’s First Baby Born With an Assist from Stem Cells


This newborn is the first baby in the world born using a breakthrough IVF treatment

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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Most British and Irish People Will Be Overweight or Obese By 2030


Obesity epidemic of 'enormous proportions' will also affect the rest of Europe

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Why Menopause Isn’t the Sex Killer You Thought It Was


A woman's sex drive isn’t as affected by menopause as we once thought

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How Onions May Be Used as Artificial Muscles


Onions can bend, contract and elongate just like muscles

Published on May 7, 2015 at 05:02AM

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The Obesity Paradox: Can Body Fat Ever Be Good For You?


Explaining the confusing "Obesity Paradox"

Published on May 7, 2015 at 03:55AM

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Your iPhone Can Now Tell If You Have a Parasite


A new way to diagnose a nasty kind of worm

Published on May 7, 2015 at 02:31AM

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This Is How People Judge How Smart You Are


How smart we are is best conveyed through our voice

Published on May 6, 2015 at 10:47PM

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You Asked: Do High Heels Actually Damage My Feet?


Yep. And the damage doesn’t end at your toes.

Published on May 6, 2015 at 05:18PM

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

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U.S. Ranks Worst Developed Country for Maternal Health


But there's plenty of room for improvement

Published on May 6, 2015 at 11:32AM

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The Weird Thing That Packs on Calories—And Pounds


A new study says an increase in food brands is leading us to overeat

Published on May 6, 2015 at 04:53AM

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This Is the Leading Cause of Injury Death for Children in NYC


"We have an epidemic"

Published on May 6, 2015 at 02:43AM

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