HEALTH

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Could Chickens Be the Mosquito Repellents of the Future?

Scientists found that malaria-carrying mosquitoes avoided chickens and the smell of chickens, which might make the birds (or even just their odor) an effective repellent.

10 Reasons to Exercise That Go Beyond Weight Loss

Being active has countless benefits that can't be measured by a scale.

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Sinus Problems? Inhaling Steam May Not Help

A clinical study found that sinus rinses beat steam inhalation for alleviating the symptoms of chronic sinus infections.

Want a Burger From This Food Truck? Better Put On Your Running Shoes

The Moving Food Truck brought a whole new meaning to the term "fast food."

Your Favorite Beer May Soon Be Getting a Nutrition Label

Enjoy your heavy beers in ignorance while you can.

Thumb-Sucking and Nail-Biting May Decrease Allergy Risk

Kids who did both had an even lower risk of developing common allergies.

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Why Leftover Antibiotics Are a Problem

One-quarter of participants in a recent study said they have, or would, self-prescribe antibiotics without getting a diagnosis first.

A New Kind of Sunscreen Sticks to the Skin Instead of Soaking In

But, so far, it’s only been tested in mice.

This Giant Air Purifier Turns Smog into Jewelry

Carbon cufflinks may soon become a thing.

A Robotic Rectum Can Train Doctors to Better Probe Butts

It's hard for medical students to learn proper technique when the procedure is based entirely on feel.

How to Soothe a Scorching Sunburn, According to Dr. Pimple Popper

For all of us who overdid the whole "beach" thing.

What You Need to Know About Drug Expiration Dates

Although the FDA might be erring on the side of caution, so should you.

EpiPens Have Gotten So Expensive That People Are Using Syringes Instead

Auto-injecting EpiPens can easily save people from deadly allergic reactions, but price surges have left some resorting to trickier alternatives.

According to Nutritionists, Wine Is 'Healthy' but Granola Bars Are Not

A recent survey shows that nutritionists and the public disagree on which foods are "healthy."

10 Ways To Keep Your Seasonal Allergies Under Control

Outdoor allergens are present all year round. Here's how to keep your symptoms at bay.

The Next iPhone Update Will Help Users Become Organ Donors

Apple's upcoming iOS 10 upgrade for iPhone will allow users to become organ donors at the press of a button.

Eating Pasta Isn't Linked to Obesity, Italian Study Finds

Pasta consumption is actually associated with a lower BMI overall.

9 Ways to Sneak Physical Activity Into Your Daily Routine

Make the most of your limited hours with these creative fitness tips.

A Whole Lot of Women Are Grooming Their Pubic Hair, Study Finds

A large, representative study of American women finds that 84 percent do some landscaping down there, and 40 percent of them do it before they go to the doctor.

How Your Workout Gear Could Be Bad For Your Health

Stretching the time spent in your workout clothes might be doing more harm to your health than good.

FDA Announces an Unexpected Reason to Avoid Raw Cookie Dough

This is quite a raw deal.

The Best Cities in America to Spend Your Retirement

From weather to culture to cost of living, these are the places to be.

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Could Gut Bacteria Help Diagnose ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’?

Researchers say they’ve found biological markers of the illness in the gut bacteria and blood of people with SEID.

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Tracking Germs on Public Transit Could Help Predict Epidemics

Researchers analyzing subway cars and ticket machines were surprised to find low numbers of harmful microbes.

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