Saturday, May 16, 2015

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Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to a Popular Oregon Lake


15,400 people visited the lake that weekend

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Friday, May 15, 2015

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Your Fingerprint Can Reveal Cocaine Use


A new way to accurately test for drugs may be through your fingerprint

Published on May 16, 2015 at 02:28AM

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Many Probiotics Contain Traces of Gluten, Study Says


55% of the samples tested had gluten—sometimes even when labeled gluten-free

Published on May 16, 2015 at 01:21AM

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

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California Bill to Scrap Vaccine Exemption Moves Forward


Bill that would prohibit parents from not vaccinating their kids passes state senate

Published on May 15, 2015 at 05:04AM

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Why Consumers Don’t Trust ‘Organic’ Labels


Survey finds shoppers believe organic labels are an excuse to charge more

Published on May 15, 2015 at 01:51AM

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New Study Explains Why People Saw ‘The Dress’ Differently


Unless you live under a rock, you've likely heard about the "The Dress" (if you don't know what The Dress is, read this). It puzzled…

Published on May 15, 2015 at 01:39AM

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Bribery Is The Best Way To Quit Smoking, Study Shows


Have you tried this?

Published on May 14, 2015 at 08:38PM

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A Limp Handshake Could Predict an Early Death Say Scientists


Grip strength could determine chances of an early death.

Published on May 14, 2015 at 08:18PM

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Should I Eat Pork?


3/5 experts say yes—but with a lot of caveats. This little piggy went to market. But does that mean you should take it home? We…

Published on May 14, 2015 at 06:15PM

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Giving Antibiotics to Infants is Strongly Related to Illness In Adulthood


By altering infant gut bacteria, antibiotics make us vulnerable to disease later

Published on May 14, 2015 at 06:03PM

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You Now Have a Shorter Attention Span Than a Goldfish


The study reveals a major...

Published on May 14, 2015 at 05:17PM

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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The Kids Most Likely to Have ADHD In the U.S.


The latest report on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder shows higher risk by gender, race and family income

Published on May 14, 2015 at 12:14PM

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Everything You Want to Know About the Bird Flu Outbreak


More than 30 million birds have been culled so far

Published on May 14, 2015 at 07:43AM

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The New Science of How To Quit Smoking


Two studies shed light on promising new ways to make kicking the habit easier, using both biology and behavior

Published on May 14, 2015 at 05:38AM

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Depression Can Double Risk for Stroke—Even When It’s Treated


People with prolonged depression had 114% higher risk of stroke than those without symptoms

Published on May 14, 2015 at 04:21AM

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Health Worker Tests Positive For Ebola in Italy


The patient was a healthcare worker volunteering in Sierra Leone

Published on May 13, 2015 at 11:56PM

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You Asked: Are My Devices Messing With My Brain?


Yes—and you're probably suffering from phantom text syndrome, too.

Published on May 13, 2015 at 07:05PM

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This Natural Bug Repellent Works Better Than Deet


If mosquitoes love to slurp your blood—and yes, some people are more prone to a bite than others—you'll likely stop at nothing to keep them…

Published on May 13, 2015 at 06:19PM

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‘Thrifty’ Metabolisms May Make It Harder to Lose Weight


The study marks the first time lab results have confirmed the widely held belief.

Published on May 13, 2015 at 04:53PM

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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More Than a Quarter of Adults Have Untreated Tooth Decay


American oral health could use a brush-up

Published on May 13, 2015 at 12:18PM

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Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads to Nebraska


It is the 16th state with cases since December

Published on May 13, 2015 at 08:49AM

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Why Autism Is Different In the Brains of Girls Than In Boys


The reasons why girls are less often diagnosed may be both biological and social

Published on May 13, 2015 at 08:19AM

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How Self-Promotion Can Backfire


There are social consequences to tooting your own horn too often

Published on May 13, 2015 at 03:49AM

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Most Parents of Obese Children Think Their Kids Are ‘Just Right’


Because they're compared to their peers, not to medical standards

Published on May 13, 2015 at 02:06AM

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This Fish Can Make Its Own Sunscreen


A new study shows many animals can make their own sunscreen, which could help humans down the line

Published on May 12, 2015 at 11:33PM

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