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Are Addictions a Byproduct of Evolution?

It's more like chemical warfare.

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Some Lip Balms Make Chapped Lips Worse—Here Are the Ingredients You Should Avoid

Some ingredients are best avoided.

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How to Tell If Your Dog's Panting is Abnormal

Panting is a totally normal behavior for dogs, which makes it difficult to tell when it has turned dangerous.

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Smoke From California Wildfires Has Reached the East Coast

Wildfire smoke can travel for thousands of miles.

Keep your pets away from the hot chocolate this holiday season.

7 Holiday Foods That Are Dangerous to Pets

A spiked cup of hot cocoa may be your favorite indulgence, but don't let Fido or Fluffy give it a try.

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L’Oréal’s New Wearable Sensor Keeps Track of Your Daily UV Exposure

Plus pollution, pollen, and humidity.

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Massive Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Just Days Before Thanksgiving

No, you don't have to replace your Thanksgiving turkey—but you do need to take extra precautions.

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The Anti-Spitting Campaigns Designed to Stop the Spread of Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis patients were asked to carry their phlegm around all day in a flask.

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How to Relieve a Tension Headache in 10 Seconds, According to a Physical Therapist

You don't even need to leave your desk.

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How to Clean Your Dog's Ears (and How Often You Should Be Doing It)

It's surprisingly easy, and very much necessary.

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Why Do Hangovers Get Worse As You Get Older?

No, you really can't drink like you used to—nor should you.

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What's the Difference Between a Break and a Fracture?

The answer might surprise you.

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The 10 Most Stressed-Out States in America

Take a deep breath and read on.

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Antibodies in Llama Blood Might Eliminate the Need for Yearly Flu Shots

A one-size-fits-all flu therapy seems more likely than ever.

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Companies Are Using Bonus Cash and Vacation Days to Encourage Employees Not to Smoke

Incentives help.

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Duncan Hines is Recalling Four Popular Cake Mixes Over Salmonella Concerns

The recalled cake mixes are among the company's most popular flavors.

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The Best Way to Shower, According to Experts

If you're soaping up all over, you're doing it wrong.

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Your Showerhead Is Really Gross—and It Might Make You Sick

Time to get out the bleach.

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Why Some Doctors Think We Should Do Away With Toilet Paper Altogether

Wiping can be traumatic, so bidet away!

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Some Flea and Tick Medications Are Causing Seizures In Cats and Dogs, the FDA Warns

Here are the brands to look for.

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'Sleep Inertia' is Real, and Scientists Can Measure It in Your Brain

Feeling groggy after your nap? It's not just you.

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Dogs Are Being Trained to Detect Malaria by Sniffing People's Socks

In one test, they were 70 percent accurate.

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Your Office is Infested With Germs—and In Places You Might Not Expect

You may want to wash your hands now.

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12 Amazing Animal X-Rays from the Oregon Zoo

You've never seen a turtle quite like this.