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Brain area for ticklish laughter found

Fri, May 10, 2013 4:23 PM
by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily
Ticklish laughter activates the hypothalamus, a part of the brain involved in regulating many functions, including visceral reactions.

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What's the buzz on bee pollen?
Fri, May 17, 2013 2:18 PM by Jennifer Nelson
Bee pollen is said to have numerous health benefits. Here's the lowdown on this versatile bee byproduct.
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'Star Trek' actress went on spinach diet for latest role
Fri, May 17, 2013 11:19 AM by Michael d'Estries
Alice Eve says she ate almost nothing but the vegetable for five months.
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Early bird or late riser? Blame it on your chronotype
Thu, May 16, 2013 1:15 PM by Starre Vartan
The number of hours of sleep we need and the time of day we sleep best varies — and the differences are natural.
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Poop prevalent in public swimming pools

Thu, May 16, 2013 12:10 PM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

The CDC recommends that all swimmers shower well before taking a dip in a swimming pool (and maybe after as well.)
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Killer bacteria: Superbugs, prepare to die!

Thu, May 16, 2013 11:17 AM by Charles Choi, LiveScience

These predatory bacteria only attack certain kinds of microbes, not human cells, so they could be safely used as a medical treatment.
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Immunotherapy targets cancer cells with remarkable results

Thu, May 16, 2013 10:19 AM

Video: Cancer cells typically put up a chemical shield to protect against the body’s disease-fighting T cells. But immunotherapy can break down the shield and let the T cells get to work.
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Skin cancer linked with lower Alzheimer's risk

Wed, May 15, 2013 4:50 PM by Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily

Study participants who had been diagnosed with either basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer were nearly 80 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's.
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Bird flu vaccine: How will we know it works?

Wed, May 15, 2013 2:31 PM by Rachael Rettner, LiveScience

Researchers will test the vaccine's effectiveness by taking blood from vaccinated people, and checking to see if antibodies in their blood can neutralize the virus.
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Angelina Jolie may have ovaries removed in preemptive cancer fight
Wed, May 15, 2013 12:13 PM by Michael d'Estries
People magazine reports the actress, who yesterday revealed she had undergone a double mastectomy, may next pursue removal of both her ovaries to further reduce her cancer risk.
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Brain-mapping vision coming into focus

Wed, May 15, 2013 9:53 AM by Denise Chow, LiveScience

Researchers involved in the BRAIN Initiative are encouraging other scientists to provide input and debate goals.
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8 famous women who went public with their private struggles
Tue, May 14, 2013 6:07 PM by Melissa Breyer
These brave women have used their star power to help spread awareness about everything from drug addiction and terminal illness to sexual abuse and depression.
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What is the BRCA1 gene?
Tue, May 14, 2013 11:43 AM by Jenn Savedge
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because of a mutation in her BRCA1 gene. What is this gene and how does it affect your cancer risk?
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Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy to reduce cancer risk
Tue, May 14, 2013 10:05 AM by Michael d'Estries
Actress details in a revealing op-ed why she decided to undergo the procedure and how she hopes her experience will benefit other women.
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Sex supplements may contain hidden, harmful drugs

Mon, May 13, 2013 4:30 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Although advertisements on sex supplements purport that the products improve sexual function, there is no evidence to support these claims.
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Woman gets lost in her own home, bizarre disorder to blame
Mon, May 13, 2013 11:14 AM by Melissa Breyer
About 1,000 people are thought to suffer from the rare medical condition known as ‘developmental topographical disorientation.’
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