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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Birth defects are on the rise in Fallujah
Tue, Nov 17, 2009 1:14 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
Doctors are seeing up to 15 times as many chronic deformities in infants.
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How can I avoid getting caught up in the vortex of shopping stress and party fatigue?
Tue, Nov 17, 2009 12:08 PM by Morieka Johnson
Keeping your sanity this season has a lot to do with moderation, says Morieka Johnson.
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Is the common cold helping to fight swine flu?
Mon, Nov 16, 2009 4:36 PM by Michael d'Estries
Researchers say theory may help explain why swine flu's autumn wave has been slow to take off in some countries.
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Oyster ban fails, for now
Mon, Nov 16, 2009 1:13 PM by E.B. Solomont
Food safety officials want to ban the sale of raw oysters harvested from warm water. Oystermen and restaurant owners cry foul. Who is right?
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Hard plastic, soft men
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 3:18 PM by Siel Ju
High levels of the plastic hardener BPA can create sexual problems for men, finds a new study.
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Illegal burning at military bases poses health threat to soldiers
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 12:08 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
Open pits at bases in Afghanistan and Iraq often burn hazardous materials that may be harmful if inhaled.
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Top 20 cities at risk for rodent problems

Fri, Nov 13, 2009 8:04 AM

Photo gallery: Two rodent experts conducted a survey on the impact of the economic downturn on rat populations in U.S. cities. It isn't a moment of pride for the cities that made the list, but MNN tries to look on the bright side.
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10 ways to catch germs over the holidays

Fri, Nov 13, 2009 5:19 AM

Photo gallery: The holidays should be fun, so here's our guide to staying germ-free this season.
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5 jackets you'll want to wear this winter

Thu, Nov 12, 2009 5:53 AM

Whether you're hiking a trail or shoveling snow, these jackets will keep you warm and feeling good about their eco-friendly details.
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Playing telephone with cancer
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 5:14 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
Research is mounting that long-term cell phone usage is associated with cancer, but doubts remain.
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BPA exposure causes sexual dysfunction in men

Wed, Nov 11, 2009 4:36 PM

Study of factory workers in China is extreme example of exposure, researchers warn, but it is the first to look specifically at the effect of BPA on humans.
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