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8 Surprising Facts About Your Nose

You may know it as just an olfactory bump on your face, but the human nose is a pretty surprising organ. For example: plastic surgeons can regrow your nose—on your forehead.

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'Rest Days' Are Important: 4 Ways to Make the Most of Them

We give you permission to skip the gym tonight.

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Airbags May Be Safer Than Helmets for Bicyclists

Don't like wearing a helmet? Soon, you may not have to.

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Why Do We Close Our Eyes When We Sneeze?

The answer is just as disgusting as you'd hope for.

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12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Yoga Teachers

There's a reason they don't want to touch your yoga mat.

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Scientists Report HIV No Longer Detected in the Blood of British Trial Subject

The researchers say they may have found a way to cure the disease completely.

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The Myth of 6-Pack Abs

A set of washboard abs is not the fitness hallmark we think it is.

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Scientists Develop Test-in-a-Box for Chikungunya Virus

The portable test kit does not require refrigeration and could provide faster, more cost-effective diagnosis in remote areas.

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What Does 'Healthy' Mean to You? The FDA Wants to Know

And they want your advice.

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Study Highlights Why Some Probiotics Survive Longer in the Gut Than Others

Selecting the right bacterial strain for the gut environment can make a major difference in whether or not the probiotic can make an impact on the microbiome.

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Could a Fungus Cause Crohn’s Disease?

A small study found unique fungal-bacterial relationships in the guts of people with Crohn’s.

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The Americas Have Officially Been Declared Measles-Free

The last case of endemic measles was in 2002.

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Want to Pass a Kidney Stone? Try Riding a Roller Coaster

Disney World's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, in particular.

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7 Tips for Living with Asthma in a Big City

Breathe a little easier.

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What Are Toxins?

More often than not, detoxing is a job best left to your organs.

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Study Finds Harmful Compounds in Household Dust

Ninety percent of samples taken from homes, schools, and daycare centers contained dangerous chemicals.

Amazing/Weird Period Board Game Teaches Kids About Menstruation

Move around the board with just a quick spin of the ovaries.

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Get Better Faster by Changing Your Eating Habits When You're Sick

Depending on what kind of infection you have, eating or fasting may be a better strategy.

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Here’s the Best Time of Year to Get Your Flu Shot

Getting vaccinated too early could cost you.

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Easy, Time-Saving Ways to Incorporate Meditation Into Your Daily Routine

You can get yourself focused and relaxed any time of day: no apps needed.

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Can a Daily Bacteria Spray Really Make You Smell Better Without Soap?

We put one company's hypothesis to the test.

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Why You Shouldn’t Use Q-Tips to Clean Your Ears

Sticking a Q-Tip into your ear isn’t just ineffective—it’s downright dangerous.

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What You Should Know About Pet Health Insurance

Is comprehensive puppy coverage worth the expense?

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Many Americans Still Consider Themselves Too Cool for Seat Belts

"Don’t tell me what to do!"