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Want to Live in Antarctica? Better Schedule an Appendectomy

Don't expect emergency surgery in Villa Las Estrellas.

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Don't Toss Your Old Toothbrush Into the Recycling Bin—Send It Here Instead

Because you're probably overdue for a new toothbrush anyway.

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Could Tennis Be One Secret to a Longer, Healthier Life?

Tennis players lived an average of 9.7 years longer than non-players in a new study.

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What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Sheets?

You'll want to head directly to the laundromat.

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Gut Feeling: Why Probiotics Might Not Be a Good Idea for Everyone

For some, the "good bacteria" might simply be going in one end and right out the other.

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Those Bins in the Airport Security Line Are Germ-Infested Cesspools

Hand sanitizer is essential.

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How Do Placebos Work?

There's a very real reason why your grandmother’s chicken soup makes you feel better when you're sick.

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Kids Should Sit in Rear-Facing Car Seats Until They Outgrow Them, According to New Safety Guidelines

Age 2 is too early to graduate to a new seat.

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Eat or Toss? A Safety Primer for Moldy Foods

You might be able to salvage that cheddar wedge.

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University Researchers Across the Country Want to Pay You $300 to Eat Avocados

And the avocados come free.

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8 Tips and Hacks for Getting the Most Protection From Your Sunscreen

More than half of Americans never wear sunscreen. Follow these tips to easily incorporate it into your daily routine.

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How to Know Which Cereals Are Healthy, According to Nutritionists

Lucky Charms doesn't make the cut.

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Why Does Food Taste Bad After You Brush Your Teeth?

If you have no idea what we're talking about, go brush your teeth and chug some orange juice.

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Depressing New Research Finds There May Be No 'Safe' Level of Alcohol Use

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

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Bacteria Can Turn Type A and B Blood Into a Universal Type O

This discovery could have life-saving applications.

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8 Excessively Cautious Consumer Safety Warnings

"Cape does not enable user to fly."

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Debunking 6 Common Home Remedies That Aren't Worth Trying

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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The U.S. State With the Most Psychopaths Is …

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

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Everything You Need to Know About Activated Charcoal

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

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Does Washing Your Fruits and Vegetables Really Do Anything?

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

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A Low-Carb Diet Could Shorten Your Lifespan

Pass the bread!

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Ocean Explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau's Tips for Dealing With Seasickness

The son of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau is an expert.

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A 'Zombie Gene' Might Be the Reason Elephants Rarely Get Cancer

But instead of eating brains, it kills mutated cells.

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Which Kind of Oatmeal is Best for Your Health?

The best choice should really be called "groatmeal."