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Chill out, ladies: Study shows stress isn't attractive

Wed, May 22, 2013 2:27 PM
by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience
New research has found that men prefer women with lower stress hormone levels.

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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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12-year-old girl can't stop sneezing

Wed, Nov 11, 2009 1:16 PM

Video: Lauren Johnson of Virginia has been unable to stop sneezing for more than two weeks. Today's Ann Curry talks to Lauren, her mother Lynn Johnson, and NBC's chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, about the condition.
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