HEALTH

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Bill Gates is Spending $100 Million to Find a Cure for Alzheimer's

Half will go to the Dementia Discovery Fund, a venture capital fund that supports Alzheimer’s research and treatment developments, while the rest will be given to research startups.

This Living Wallpaper Uses Bacteria to Generate Electricity

In the future, the microbe-covered paper could double as home decor.

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When Nancy Reagan Told Kids to ‘Just Say No’

The First Lady's catchphrase was everywhere in the 1980s. The problem? It didn't really keep kids from experimenting with drugs.

Want to Get Better Sleep? Don’t Think of Yourself as an Insomniac

Identifying as an insomniac will only make your sleep worse, a new study suggests.

CVS Debuts Same-Day Prescription Delivery in Some Cities

Need a medication refill? It can be at your door in a matter of hours.

Can You Really Lose Weight by Pooping? It Depends on What You Eat

Your poop can weigh up to 1 pound.

This Fitness Startup Lets You Pay for Gym Time by the Minute

A 45-minute workout could cost only $8.

The FDA Has a Warning for People Who Love Black Licorice

Eek.

Struggling to Hear Your Phone Calls? This App Acts Like a Smartphone Hearing Aid

The tech tailors the audio of your phone to your specific hearing issues, rather than just amplifying the sound like a hearing aid does.

What Those White Stripes on Chicken Breasts Mean for Your Health

Thanks to modern farming practices, chicken isn't always a low-fat option.

Why You Get Diarrhea When You're Hungover

Booze turns your digestive system into a fast-moving water (OK, vodka) slide.

Brown vs. White Rice: Which Is Healthier?

The answer might depend on whether you're pregnant.

The Best Way to Wash an Apple So You Consume Fewer Pesticides

Using a common household item makes a big difference.

This Bronx-Based Running Club Doubles as a Local History Class

Bronx Sole wants to make fitness fun for runners of all levels. To do that, the running club takes local residents on a joggable history tour of their borough.

Why Coffee Sold in California Could Soon Come With a Toxic Warning Label

The label warning of cancer-causing chemicals doesn't give the full picture.

Why Not Brushing Your Teeth Is So Bad For Your Health

Good oral hygiene affects your whole body.

Brain Training Could Help Combat Hearing Loss, Study Suggests

After playing a puzzle video game, older adults with hearing loss were able to distinguish 25 percent more words in noisy environments.

Environmental Pollution Is Deadlier Than Smoking, War, AIDS or Hunger, Experts Find

Environment-related illness killed 9 million people worldwide in 2015. And the problem is only getting worse.

Beyond the Label: How to Pick the Right Medicines For Your Cold and Flu Symptoms

Pro tip: To avoid annoying side effects, steer clear of multi-symptom products if you think just one ingredient will do it for you.

Why You Might Not Want to Order Tea or Coffee On Your Next Flight

Multiple studies and investigations have taken a closer look at airplane tap water, and the results aren’t pretty—or appetizing.

Scientists May Have Found the Real Cause of Dyslexia—And a Way to Treat It

The disorder could be a lot simpler than previously believed.

This Soft Artificial Heart May One Day Shorten the Heart Transplant List

Its developers hope it sparks the next generation of total artificial hearts.

An artificial bezoar stone from Goa, India

5 Dubious Historical Antidotes for Poison (and What Actually Works)

Bejeweled hairballs, anyone?

How Long Could a Person Survive With an Unlimited Supply of Water, But No Food at All?

Don't try this at home.

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