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They’re more common than ever.

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Put down the Dr. Pepper.

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It's time to clear out your pantry again.

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2. It hijacks the immune system.

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It wasn't battle that did him in.

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Ata has never been an alien, but she's always been an enigma.

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The American Heart Association is totally killing your Big Gulp buzz.

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Diabetes is ultimately a hormone problem—and the odds are pretty good that you know someone with the condition.

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The Thomy kit makes a hard process a little easier.

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The case for breaking out the hand sanitizer before reaching your boarding gate.

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New research shows that cutting back just isn't good enough.

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Europe’s largest engineering project uncovered countless historic treasures, ranging from bones to Tudor bowling balls.

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The spread of the devastating fungal disease could potentially be halted with portable UV light sources, a new study suggests.

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"I am quite sure we now know what killed Chopin."

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Good oral hygiene affects your whole body.

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Make time to eat breakfast in the morning—your body will thank you.

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Get to know the pioneering doctor who's been called "the father of modern surgery" and the namesake of a popular mouthwash.

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A new study explores the "runaway train" problem of lupus and other autoimmune conditions.

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"It's like having an irresistible chocolate shop on every corner."

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Time is of the essence in diagnosing and treating Lyme disease.