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What to do when kids ingest poison

Many common household items can be dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands, so it's important you know what to do if someone ingests a poisonous substance

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Feet contain most fungi on body, new research shows

A new map of the fungal species lurking on human skin reveals the most diverse communities can be found on — you guessed it — the bottom of the feet.

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Software company to recruit people with autism as programmers

German software company SAP is looking to recruit people with autism as programmers and product testers, drawing on skills that can include a close attention to detail and an ability to solve...

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Staring Down Cancer

Life-saving face transplant performed just three weeks after man's accident

A 33-year-old Polish man received a life-saving total face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident, in what his doctors said Wednesday is the fastest timeframe...

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The new DSM-5 fails to accurately describe mental illness

With the recent release of the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), leading experts in medicine are agreeing with...

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Women escorted from mall for wearing “F--- CANCER” hats

Two sisters were escorted from a mall in King of Prussia, Pa., on Sunday because they were wearing hats reading “F--- CANCER” with the “C” in the expletive replaced by a pink breast cancer...

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Could eating less save your brain? Study shows reducing calories delays nerve cell loss

Calorie restriction may not always be fun, but cutting back has benefits beyond even weight loss.

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Stress isn't hot, study shows

Stress makes its mark on the female face, according to a new study that finds men judge women with high levels of a stress hormone less attractive.

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American Cancer Society turns 100 as cancer rates fall

The American Cancer Society - one of the nation's best known and influential health advocacy groups - is 100 years old this week.

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China's bird flu outbreak cost $6.5 billion

The H7N9 virus appears to have been brought under control in China largely due to restrictions at bird markets, but caused some $6.5 billion in losses to the economy, U.N. experts said.

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5 steps to a happier, healthier life

An estimated 19 million Americans suffer from depressive disorders that can translate into disease by altering the sympathetic nervous system through elevated adrenaline and cortisol. Taking some...

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Antidepressants may help with heart disease

For some patients with heart disease, taking antidepressants may reduce the risk of heart problems brought on by mental stress, a new study suggests

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New drug could reduce asthma attacks by 87 percent

An experimental drug being developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Sanofi SA showed promising results during a small, mid-stage clinical trial in treating a subset of patients with...

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How to drink wisely

How, when and what to drink to enjoy yourself but remain in control.

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Cannabis use associated with lower blood sugar

A new study published in the American Journal of Medicine has revealed a potential benefit from the use of cannabis. The article investigated the blood sugar-related effects of cannabis use among...

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People choose larger portions of ‘healthy' foods

People will choose larger portions of food if they are labeled as being "healthier," even if they have the same number of calories, according to a new study.

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