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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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Scientists discover how naked mole rats stay cancer-free
Tue, Oct 27, 2009 3:30 AM by Bryan Nelson
Naked mole rats are the only known animals in the world that don't get cancer. Now scientists know why, and it may be the key to the cure.
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Avoiding the flu at holiday parties
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 6:31 PM by Robin Shreeves
A few tips to help avoid germs when sharing food and drink.
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Swedes begin labeling food emissions
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 1:07 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
Sweden's new experimental labeling system will begin listing carbon dioxide emissions associated with food production on grocery items and restaurant menus.
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Junk food junkies
Fri, Oct 23, 2009 3:10 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
Chowing down on junk food makes rats act like heroin addicts.
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Dog bites bug
Thu, Oct 22, 2009 6:12 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
Bed bugs are back, but this time dogs are taking the lead in sniffing out the nasty pests.
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Milking your options
Thu, Oct 22, 2009 4:46 PM by Jessica A. Knoblauch
Rice, hemp, cow, soy, almond or goat milk -- which one is better for you?
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In the future, women will be shorter (and heavier)
Wed, Oct 21, 2009 11:21 AM by Katy Rank Lev
Yale researchers chart evolutionary trends.
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Flies lacking pheromones go crazy for sex
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 7:00 PM by Jeffrey Davis
Researchers have discovered a class of pheromones that allow fruit flies to sexually control themselves. Eliminating those chemicals results in no-holds-barred sexual activity ... to the point of ignoring gender and species.
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10 green hotels worth a visit
Fri, Oct 16, 2009 11:22 PM by Lori Johnston
Hotels know they need to do more for guests than provide a good night's rest. These are the top 10 green efforts among hotels.
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5 summertime first-aid essentials
Fri, Oct 16, 2009 11:22 PM by Matt Hickman
Don't let sunburn, bug bites or poison ivy spoil your summer. Let Mother Nature soothe your pain without hurting your wallet or the planet.
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Top 10 green U.S. cities

Fri, Oct 16, 2009 11:21 PM

Top 10 green U.S. cities
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Water is as good a comfort food as chocolate, says study
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 8:20 AM by Bryan Nelson
Like water for chocolate? Researchers now say that water may be just as effective a comfort food as chocolate, but without the calories.
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Can consumerism cure cancer?
Wed, Oct 14, 2009 5:37 PM by Siel Ju
Will buying pink-ribbon products help us cure cancer? The activists behind Think Before You Pink aren't so sure.
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New links between cell phones and tumors
Wed, Oct 14, 2009 1:31 PM by Siel Ju
One analysis shows cell phone users have a 10% to 30% increased risk of tumors -- but more research is still needed to confirm the findings.
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Novella Carpenter: A short video guide to urban homesteading
Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:05 PM by Siel Ju
Watch the author of 'Farm City' talk about raising pigs, goats and fruit trees in the ghost town section of Oakland.
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