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A global analysis of 28 million people found that alcohol in any amount isn't good for you.

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This discovery could have life-saving applications.

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"Cape does not enable user to fly."

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If you are sick or injured, the treatment isn't usually in your kitchen pantry—despite what your grandmother may have told you.

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Looking to relocate? You might want to give this a read first.

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You don't need it in your toothpaste or croissant.

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If you don't rinse your produce, it's time to start.

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But instead of eating brains, it kills mutated cells.

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The best choice should really be called "groatmeal."

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And it could be the sign of a serious health problem.

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Location, location, location.

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They’re more common than ever.

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Accepting what you're feeling may be healthier than resisting it.

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Who decides when our food is unsafe, and what happens next?

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Don't throw them out just yet!

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Load up on tissues. Allergies are here to stay.

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A landmark study looked at 1.2 million subjects to find out how much exercise is enough for your overall well-being.

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Before you brush today, consider this: Poop is just the beginning of what could possibly be hanging out on your toothbrush.

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It could be the difference between life and death, a new study finds.

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It affects 80 percent of adolescents and 40 percent of adults.

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This is the science of it, step by step.

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This airline wants to reduce the anxiety of flying for a large group of people.

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Your lenses are loaded with bacteria.

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They're not attracted to dirt, but you should still clean up your clutter.