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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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Dick Van Dyke battling suspected neurological disorder
Thu, Apr 18, 2013 2:03 PM by Michael d'Estries
Legendary actor cancels an awards ceremony due to 'symptoms of a yet-to-be-diagnosed neurological disorder.'
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Watch: The technology of touch
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 8:46 PM by Jenn Savedge
A new understanding about the science of touch could change everything from the way we shop online to how dentists learn the telltale feel of a cavity.
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'Run for Boston' events taking place across the country
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 3:38 PM by Melissa Breyer
A grassroots movement in response to the Boston Marathon bombing is creating group runs in states all over to raise money and show support.
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Black skies: This is what happens when an oil refinery loses power
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 2:36 PM by Shea Gunther
This is what the skies over Beaumont, Texas, look like whenever one of the local refineries loses power.
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What is ricin?
Wed, Apr 17, 2013 1:54 PM by Melissa Breyer
The poison derived from common castor beans is extremely lethal.
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Why Tylenol may ease your fear of death

Wed, Apr 17, 2013 1:21 PM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

The painkiller seems capable of 'blocking existential unease in the same way it prevents pain,' says researcher.
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How exercise can offset some of alcohol's damage

Wed, Apr 17, 2013 1:06 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Alcohol can damage the white matter, 'cables' that help the brain communicate, while exercise can strengthen it.
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Tune up your immune system in the garden
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 5:56 PM by Stacie Boschma
For hundreds of years, the human immune system has relied on a regular stream of biological tourists for health, but when things get too squeaky clean, there's a problem. An easy fix: Go dig in the dirt for a while.
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When it comes to dietary supplements, consumers are buying blind

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 1:47 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

Dietary supplements do not require FDA approval before they are sold to consumers and are only regulated after being placed on shelves.
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Michael J. Fox talks new show, exercise in Google Hangout
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 1:22 PM by Michael d'Estries
The actor who is battling Parkinson's disease says his return to television is meant to show others that you should never be intimidated by a diagnosis.
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How to help children deal with anxiety
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 12:37 PM by Chanie Kirschner
Whether your kid has a scary doctor appointment coming up, back-to-school jitters or fear of a life-size Mickey Mouse, here's how to put a worried mind at ease.
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Boston Marathon: Good Samaritans shine in time of tragedy
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 10:40 AM by Melissa Breyer
As the city reels from the marathon bombings, an outpouring of love and altruism prevails.
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Fish: The fountain of youth

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 9:57 AM

Video: Another study links eating fish with a longer, healthier life. Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down what you need to know.
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Women are more stressed than ever: Infographic
Mon, Apr 15, 2013 11:38 PM by Starre Vartan
April is Stress Awareness Month. Are you suffering from its pernicious physical and mental effects?
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New app aims to aid autism diagnosis
Mon, Apr 15, 2013 2:04 PM by Jenn Savedge
Researchers have developed a new app that would streamline an autism diagnosis and could help a child get treatment sooner.
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