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Fletcher Christian and the mutineers sent Lieutenant William Bligh and 18 others adrift in a 1790 painting by Robert Dodd.

How the 1789 Mutiny on the HMS Bounty May Help Explain—and Treat—Migraine Headaches

On April 28, 1789, Fletcher Christian and 18 other sailors wrested control of the HMS Bounty from Lieutenant William Bligh. They then sent Bligh and his loyal crew members off in a lifeboat in the South Pacific. More than 230 years later, their actions ma

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Drinking Up to Eight Cups of Coffee a Day Could Help You Live Longer

Time to brew another pot.

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These Funky Glasses Are Designed to Reduce Motion Sickness

The liquid in the frames syncs with your sense of balance.

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Why Do We Bite Our Nails?

It doesn't always mean you're anxious.

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5 Scientific Tips for Getting Back to Sleep After You’ve Woken Up in the Middle of the Night

Unfortunately for you, reading this article on your phone in the dark won’t help, so make sure to arm yourself with these tips before you hit the sack.

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Want to Stay Sweat-Free This Summer? Start Your Antiperspirant Routine Before Bed

You don't have to sweat through every shirt.

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10 Mind-Boggling Psychiatric Treatments

If you're timid about diving onto a psychiatrist's couch, remember: It could be worse. Like getting-a-hole-drilled-into-your-skull worse.

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13 Facts About Vertigo

It's very different from dizziness.

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97 Percent of Us Are Washing Our Hands All Wrong

There's a trick to doing it right.

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More Than 75 Percent of Americans Don't Exercise Enough

The CDC has guidelines—and most people aren't meeting them.

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This Mysterious Condition Makes People Think Bugs Are Crawling Under Their Skin

Tens of thousands of Americans might have it.

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The Hidden Benefits of Your Health Insurance Plan

Insurance companies offer discount programs on everything from yoga to treadmills. Here's how to find them.

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New Health-Monitoring Litter Box Could Save You a Trip to the Vet

The pee is the key.

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16 Facts About Migraines

Migraine disorder is much more than a bad headache.

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11 Facts About the Appendix

It has a function after all.

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New 'Eye Language' Lets Paralyzed People Communicate More Easily

The illustrated language guide is free to download.

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This Plant Can Burn Your Skin With Its Sap—And It May Be Coming to Your Neighborhood

It's now found in 11 states.

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Science Has a Good Explanation For Why You Can't Resist That Doughnut

It's not just you.

Yoga and Meditation May Lead to an Inflated Ego

Participants were more likely to say that statements like "I am the most helpful person I know" describe them.

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The Honey Smacks In Your Pantry May Be Contaminated With Salmonella

The CDC issued a new warning on Thursday: "Do not eat this cereal."

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Feeling Down? Lifting Weights Can Lift Your Mood, Too

Resistance training can improve symptoms of depression, according to a new study—regardless of how strong you get.

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KFC Is Rolling Out Vegetarian 'Chicken'

The Colonel is cutting back on calories—and meat.

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The Cold Truth About Dairy-Free 'Ice Cream'

You still shouldn't eat the whole pint.

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This Interactive Chart Shows How Your Lifestyle Can Change Your Cancer Risk

Here's an easy guide to what the evidence actually shows when it comes to cancer risk.