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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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  • Chemical sweep yields hope in malaria battle

    Wed, May 19, 2010 8:39 PM by Agence France-Presse

    Malaria affects a quarter of a billion people worldwide, and claims upward of 850,000 lives every year,

  • Kite-skiing for the environment

    Wed, May 19, 2010 6:46 AM by Siel Ju

    Photographer and activist Sebastian Copeland has started a perilous 1,367-mile trek across Greenland to draw attention to global warming.

  • Asthma supplement tainted with lead

    Tue, May 18, 2010 3:57 PM by Siel Ju

    FDA warns consumers to avoid Vita Breath, an asthma supplement that claims to promote 'better health' but actually contains problem levels of lead.

  • Par for the course for NJ golfer

    Fri, May 14, 2010 3:17 PM by Katy Rank Lev

    Beached whale survives thanks to golfer's quick thinking.

  • Dog allergies: How to treat Fido's allergies

    Thu, May 13, 2010 10:59 AM by Morieka Johnson

    Here are 8 tips for helping dogs that suffer from allergies.

  • Liquid mountaineering

    Tue, May 11, 2010 9:01 AM

    Video: A group of extreme dudes walk on water as part of a new sport.

  • California rolls: Corn syrupy sushi

    Mon, May 10, 2010 1:31 PM by Siel Ju

    Got California rolls from the grocery stores for a healthy lunch? Check to see if your meal's rolled with high fructose corn syrup.

  • Yodeling world scandalized by lip synch suggestion

    Mon, May 10, 2010 11:05 AM

    Video: Kent Jones reports on a controversy surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Swiss Yodeling Association when organizers suggested backing performing yodelers with recorded voices.

  • Good granola minus the refined sugar

    Sat, May 08, 2010 2:37 PM by Siel Ju

    18 Rabbits makes delicious granola using only simple ingredients you can recognize -- like organic coconut, California almonds, and Straus butter.

  • Chemical pollution is causing preventable cancer, says President's Cancer Panel

    Thu, May 06, 2010 4:07 PM by Siel Ju

    New report says toxic chemicals are causing Americans 'grievous harm' that could be prevented by better government oversight.

  • Get happy fast with 'green exercise'

    Thu, May 06, 2010 2:04 PM by Siel Ju

    Just five minutes of exercise can boost your mood and self-esteem -- if the workout happens where you're exposed to nature.

  • Gulf Coast oil spill: What's the impact on health?

    Wed, May 05, 2010 12:36 PM

    Dr. Gina Solomon provides answers to health questions raised by the oil rig explosion in the Gulf and the efforts being made to contain it.

  • Cat allergies: How to treat cats with allergies

    Wed, May 05, 2010 12:31 PM by Morieka Johnson

    If your cat has allergies, here are some expert tips for helping them survive allergy season.

  • What recreational drugs are better for the planet?

    Wed, May 05, 2010 1:57 AM by Siel Ju

    Slate raises (and answers) a series of offbeat eco-questions: What's more green — shooting heroin or taking meth? What about using spermicide or popping birth control pills? Inquiring green minds want to know.

  • The beauty of paraben-free is more than skin deep

    Tue, May 04, 2010 9:24 PM by Chris Baskind

    Parabens are commonly used in cosmetics, but some researchers still view them as a cancer risk.

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