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A Low-Carb Diet Could Shorten Your Lifespan

Pass the bread!

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More Than 100 Cases of Measles Have Now Been Reported Across 21 States

Most of the cases involve unvaccinated patients.

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12 Facts About Kidney Stones

They’re more common than ever.

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is Making a Comeback

Several states are reporting outbreaks of a virus that causes painful blisters on your extremities.

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Sipping Sugary Drinks Could Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Put down the Dr. Pepper.

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Goldfish Added to the List of Products Recalled Over Salmonella

It's time to clear out your pantry again.

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Recall Alert: Swiss Rolls And Bread Sold at Walmart and Food Lion Linked to Salmonella

Check your kitchen pantry.

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

Tens of thousands of Americans might have it.

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16 Facts About Migraines

Migraine disorder is much more than a bad headache.

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Canine Flu is On the Rise: Here's What You Should Know

Don't worry, you can still pet your coughing puppy for now.

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Don't Be So Quick to Trust Companies That Claim to Know Your 'Cellular' Age

At-home telomere tests are available online, but proceed with caution.

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AI May Be Better at Identifying Skin Cancer Than Human Doctors

But don't expect it to replace dermatologists anytime soon.

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The Real Reason the Lyme Disease Vaccine Had No Shot

The explanation might tick you off.

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6 Things You Might Not Know About Ebola

2. It hijacks the immune system.

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Doctor Weighs In on What May Have Killed Saladin, the 12th-Century Muslim Military Leader

It wasn't battle that did him in.

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The 'Alien' Mummy Is of Course Human—And Yet, Still Unusual

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

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Just Two Cans of Soda a Day May Double Your Risk of Death From Heart Disease

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

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What’s the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

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

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The Colorful Kit Helping Diabetic Kids Manage Their Injections With Temporary Tattoos

The Thomy kit makes a hard process a little easier.

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New Cancer-Fighting Nanobots Can Track Down Tumors and Cut Off Their Blood Supply

Each robot is 1000 times smaller than a strand of human hair.

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How Are Vaccines Made?

As researchers work quickly to develop a vaccine for the new coronavirus, let's take a look at the different processes for creating life-saving vaccines for multiple diseases.

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The Surprising Place Where You're Likely to Encounter Germs at the Airport

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

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Smoking Just 1 Cigarette a Day Can Significantly Damage Your Health, Study Finds

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