HEALTH

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Study Suggests Migraine Triggers Vary Widely

Patients in the experiment averaged four triggers apiece, but each person’s triggers were unique.

Study Finds Women Are Twice as Likely to Suffer From Anxiety

And there are a few theories as to why.

Man Powered His Artificial Heart in a Backpack for 18 Months

Stan Larkin received a heart transplant in May after relying on an artificial heart for more than a year.

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Guinea Worm Disease May Soon Be Eradicated

It would be the second human disease after small pox to be eliminated.

Why Some People Bruise More Easily Than Others

Why do some of us bruise more easily than others?

FDA Issues Guidelines to Reduce Sodium in the Foods You Buy

The voluntary guidelines target more than 150 different types of foods.

6 Tips for Wearing High Heels Without Wrecking Your Feet

High heels may be cute, but they wreak havoc on your body.

Music May Reduce Anxiety Before Super-Stressful Eye Surgery

A study of 62 cataract surgery patients found that just 20 minutes of pre-op music decreased their anxiety and need for sedatives.

Large Norwegian Study Links Workaholism to Other Conditions

There’s no doubt that work addiction is destructive, but there's more to it than pathology.

Which State Has the Most Medical Malpractice Suits?

Hawaii is last on the list.

A New Online Eye Exam Has Doctors Seeing Red

Should you trust a virtual eye exam?

Michio Kushi, Natural Foods Pioneer

The natural foods movement of the 1960s and 1970s ushered in a new way of eating—and one of its pioneers was Michio Kushi.

Interactive Water Bottle For Kids Turns Staying Hydrated into a Game

Bowhead Technology created an interactive water bottle for kids, designed to make drinking water more fun.

A Nutritionist Shares When to Use 6 Different Protein Powders

With so many options on store shelves, finding the right fit for you can get confusing quickly.

You Might Not Want to Trust Your Fitbit Heart Rate Readings

If you’ve been relying on a Fitbit to track your heart rate at the gym, you might want to take those readings with a grain of salt.

Man Receives a Bionic Arm Inspired by a Popular Video Game

This should look familiar to fans of 'Metal Gear Solid.'

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Sunscreen

Using sunscreen is one of the most important ways you can care for your body—and no, it isn't just for the beach.

CDC Report Confirms That Public Pools Are Gross

A recent report found health or safety violations in 80 percent of inspected facilities in five states.

Nutrition Labels Just Got Their First Big Update in 20 Years

Here's what to look for on the new labels.

A New Smart Toothbrush Puts a Camera Inside Your Mouth

The Prophix toothbrush doesn’t just clean your teeth—it records a video inside your mouth as you brush.

Can Street Food Be Hazardous to Your Health?

Hold that falafel.

Exercise May Reduce Risk of 13 Types of Cancer

Researchers analyzed physical activity data provided by more than 1 million people.

7 Facts About Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

These cells are being studied and developed in numerous labs around the world to create human tissue and potentially treat a variety of human diseases and illnesses.

Could Spin Classes on Buses Be the Fitness Trend of the Future?

A company in London is trying to make mobile spin studios a reality.

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