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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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  • The Story of Cap and Trade

    Tue, Dec 01, 2009 1:31 PM by Siel Ju

    The Story of Stuff's Annie Leonard takes on a new challenge: Explaining the potential perils of cap-and-trade legislation.

  • N30: A day of green civil disobedience

    Fri, Nov 27, 2009 5:53 PM by Siel Ju

    Eco-activists in 9 cities are taking to the streets today to demand strong action to combat climate change.

  • No thanks for toxic turkeys

    Wed, Nov 25, 2009 5:14 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch

    New legislation would ban the use of a carcinogenic medicine given to turkeys and other livestock.

  • Martha Stewart goes veg for Thanksgiving

    Wed, Nov 25, 2009 4:34 PM by Siel Ju

    Learn how to make vegetarian stuffing and side dishes with a little help from eco-foodie Martha Stewart.

  • Playgrounds contaminated with arsenic

    Tue, Nov 24, 2009 5:24 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch

    New Orleans study finds that arsenic-treated wood leaves harmful levels of the toxic chemical in the soil.

  • Sushi fraud: When "tuna" isn't tuna

    Tue, Nov 24, 2009 1:00 PM by Siel Ju

    All that's labeled tuna isn't actually tuna. Some of it's escolar, a fish that could give you serious tummy trouble.

  • New antibiotic bandage dissolves when wound heals

    Tue, Nov 24, 2009 5:01 AM by Bryan Nelson

    Made from antibiotic-releasing fibers, the new bandage protects the wound until it is no longer needed, then simply melts away.

  • Aging sewers are polluting the nation's waterways

    Mon, Nov 23, 2009 2:42 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch

    Each year, as many as 20 million people get sick from drinking contaminated water in the U.S.

  • Brazilian town full of twins

    Mon, Nov 23, 2009 12:37 PM

    Video: The town of Cândido Godói in Brazil is experiencing something that might make a great premise for a Twilight Zone episode -- the rate of twin births is almost 1000% above the global average.

  • Surfboards are 100% toxic, but not for long

    Sun, Nov 22, 2009 1:37 PM by Jeffrey Davis

    New kids on the block in the 'surf ghetto' of California are changing the surf industry's impact on the Earth and the sea.

  • Theater popcorn: Efficient artery clogger

    Fri, Nov 20, 2009 2:14 PM by Siel Ju

    Enjoy a medium popcorn at Regal -- for 1200 calories and 3 days worth of saturated fat.

  • Small airports, big health risks

    Fri, Nov 20, 2009 1:13 PM by Siel Ju

    A new study reveals air pollution is high in smaller airports -- and has researchers calling for bigger buffer zones.

  • Black Friday = Buy Nothing Day

    Thu, Nov 19, 2009 12:51 PM by Siel Ju

    Embrace the first and most important verb of the "reduce, reuse, recycle" mantra by buying nothing this Nov. 27.

  • 5 ways to be an eco-friendly host

    Thu, Nov 19, 2009 4:59 AM by Lori Johnston

    This holiday season, green your home (and maybe your guests) with these five tips to boost your eco-hospitality.

  • Heart disease found in 3,500-year-old mummies

    Wed, Nov 18, 2009 10:38 AM

    Video: Researchers found that the ancient Egyptians had heart disease. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports.

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