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Why I don't wear sunscreen

Thu, May 17, 2012 4:52 PM
by Starre Vartan
I don't like using lotion-based sunscreens, but I protect my skin in other ways.

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Port wine birthmarks and related syndrome caused by genetic mutation

Thu, May 09, 2013 9:50 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Currently, there is no cure for either Sturge-Weber syndrome or port wine stains.
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Is this a runny nose or a brain fluid leak?

Wed, May 08, 2013 2:17 PM by Marc Lallanilla, LiveScience

A runny nose is such an ordinary complaint that most people ignore cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea at first.
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BPA linked with lower testosterone

Wed, May 08, 2013 1:20 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

The study findings provide even more evidence that BPA may change men's sex hormone levels.
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Mystery of why fluoride works close to being solved

Wed, May 08, 2013 11:03 AM by Charles Q. Choi, MyHealthNewsDaily

Fluoride may be preventing all sorts of bacteria from being able to latch onto your teeth.
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20 ways to burn 300 calories outdoors
Tue, May 07, 2013 6:20 PM by Melissa Breyer
You can leave the stuffy gym behind for any of these fun outdoor activities, so step away from the treadmill.
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Mary McCartney releases new 'Food' vegetarian cookbook
Tue, May 07, 2013 6:15 PM by Michael d'Estries
New tome features easy-to-make delicious vegetarian recipes merged with gorgeous photos and personal stories.
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Weight gain may change your personality

Tue, May 07, 2013 2:22 PM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

Weight gain was associated with increases in both impulsive and thoughtful behaviors.
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Will tanning beds soon come with a warning label?
Tue, May 07, 2013 8:25 AM by Jenn Savedge
New FDA plan would require more restrictions on the manufacture and use of tanning beds.
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Crowdsourcing Dr. Oz asks for help taking on fraudulent companies using his name
Mon, May 06, 2013 2:24 PM by Melissa Breyer
'It's not me,' says the famous doctor, who never endorses specific brands. If you see his name or picture on a product, don't buy it.
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8 fitness myths debunked
Mon, May 06, 2013 2:01 PM by Melissa Breyer
Skip the stretching and forget the sports drinks. Modern research is proving that many commonly held fitness beliefs just aren't true.
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Will sucking on your child's pacifier prevent allergies?
Mon, May 06, 2013 11:52 AM by Melissa Breyer
A study finds that children whose parents spit-cleaned their pacifiers had reduced rates of allergy, asthma and eczema.
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Dressing up to play in the mud [Photos]
Mon, May 06, 2013 11:42 AM by Catie Leary
At the annual Maldon Mud Race, competitors get decked out before wallowing in the muck along the banks of River Blackwater in Essex, England.
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Woman who contracted flesh-eating bacteria 'doing great'

Mon, May 06, 2013 9:59 AM

Video: Aimee Copeland was not expected to survive after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria last year, but she is now doing well and helping to inspire others.
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Should birth control be available over the counter?
Fri, May 03, 2013 5:54 PM by Starre Vartan
There's plenty of debate about whether contraception should be more easily available in the U.S., from the pill to the morning-after pill.
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Why suicide is on the rise among the middle aged

Fri, May 03, 2013 9:56 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Research has suggested that the recent economic downturn, as well as a rise in access to prescription painkillers may be contributing factors to the uptick.
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