HEALTH

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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.

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

Tens of thousands of Americans might have it.

How Did Ancient Medics Determine the Medicinal Properties of Substances?

At the dawn of the age of scientific medicine, there were only a handful of remedies that we would recognize today as safe and effective.

Disney Is Warning Moviegoers That Incredibles 2 Could Prompt Migraines or Seizures

Theaters are now required to post a health warning.

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.

Netherlands Officials Want to Pay Residents to Bike to Work

19 cents a kilometer adds up. Eventually.

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

The pee is the key.

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.

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

It's now found in 11 states.

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."

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.

The Best Way to Wipe Your Butt, According to the Experts

We get to the bottom of it.

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

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

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Now Has Its Own ER

The fully equipped emergency facility can treat passengers, employees, and general public walk-ins.

KFC Is Rolling Out Vegetarian 'Chicken'

The Colonel is cutting back on calories—and meat.

'Hotel Influenza' Will Pay You $3500 to Come Get the Flu

You'll get the flu virus shoved directly up your nose, but you'll also get $3500 shoved directly into your pocket.

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.

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.

When Susan Powter Tried to Stop the Diet Insanity

"If you can't pronounce it," the wellness guru told her followers, "don't eat it." Then she just disappeared.

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