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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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  • Wal-Mart and McDonald's gift cards used as a lure for syphilis testing

    Tue, Sep 15, 2009 8:48 AM by Bryan Nelson

    As syphilis cases skyrocket nationwide, health officials have taken up an unusual strategy for getting people tested: handing out Wal-Mart and McDonald's gift cards.

  • Lax oversight creates toxic water supply

    Mon, Sep 14, 2009 9:01 PM by E.B. Solomont

    A massive investigation of water pollution records reveals a web of lax oversight, weak environmental standards, toxic water and illness.

  • Video: President Obama's speech on health reform to a joint session of Congress

    Thu, Sep 10, 2009 8:26 AM

    President Obama calls for action on health care reform. Watch the speech in its entirety.

  • Keeping up with the eco-Joneses

    Thu, Sep 10, 2009 4:39 AM by Siel Ju

    Do you live greener than your neighbors? Find out how your eco-habits compare to those of other Americans.

  • Serve and protect: U.S. Open goes green

    Wed, Sep 09, 2009 1:54 PM by Matt Hickman

    We caught up with one woman who's made it her mission to turn the tournament green.

  • How safe is your cell phone?

    Wed, Sep 09, 2009 12:00 AM by Siel Ju

    Find out how much radiation your cell phone gives off -- then learn how to limit your exposure to stay safer.

  • Can plastic surgery cure migraines?

    Tue, Sep 08, 2009 10:11 AM by E.B. Solomont

    A plastic surgeon noticed that patients were headache-free after receiving forehead lifts and a surgical 'cure' to migraine headaches was born.

  • Exercise equipment

    Green gyms pump up the Earth

    Tue, Sep 08, 2009 4:32 AM by Lori Johnston

    Here are five questions you need to ask to uncover whether your gym is eco-friendly.

  • Bioneers: Where innovative eco-solutions converge

    Fri, Sep 04, 2009 12:41 PM by Siel Ju

    The 20th Bioneers Conference brings together today's eco-visionaries to tackle the most pressing environmental issues.

  • Dead frog found in a Diet Pepsi can

    Fri, Sep 04, 2009 6:06 AM by Bryan Nelson

    The FDA has now confirmed that the disgusting sludge a man poured from a freshly opened Pepsi can was a dead frog or toad.

  • Elmo teaches kids to wash their hands

    Thu, Sep 03, 2009 2:47 PM by E.B. Solomont

    In the fight against swine flu, officials have unleashed a blockbuster ally: Elmo, the fuzzy Sesame Street character who's teaching kids to wash their hands.

  • Your car as food dehydrator

    Thu, Sep 03, 2009 1:06 PM by Siel Ju

    Why drive when you can dehydrate? Discover the fruit dehydrator you already own. It's parked on your street.

  • FDA: Yes, lots of lipsticks contain lead

    Thu, Sep 03, 2009 12:35 PM by Siel Ju

    The FDA finds lead in all 20 lipsticks tested -- at levels that are, on average, 10 times higher than allowed for candy.

  • Sunscreen can be Sunforgettable

    Wed, Sep 02, 2009 4:57 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Brush-on, roll-on or shake-on Sunforgettable sunscreen powder doesn’t use any drying talcs, harsh alcohols, artificial dyes or heavy preservatives.

  • Video: Rachel Maddow, swine flu survivor

    Wed, Sep 02, 2009 2:14 PM

    How did MSNBC's Rachel Maddow spend her summer vacation? Holed up in bed with the swine flu.

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