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Take care of your health with the latest news on fitness & well-being, allergies and healthy lifestyle choices.

  • A woman dances under the sun.

    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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  • No link between 'too many vaccines' and autism risk

    Fri, Mar 29, 2013 7:50 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

    A new study finds that many shots, even on the same day, do not increase the risk of autism.

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  • 10 Superfund sites: Where are they now?

    10 Superfund sites: Where are they now?

    Thu, Mar 28, 2013 4:41 PM by Bryan Nelson

    About 11 million Americans live within one mile of a Superfund site. Here's a look at the status of 10 of the country's most prominent listings.

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  • Why Valley Fever is on the rise in the Southwest

    Thu, Mar 28, 2013 1:24 PM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

    The infection is caused when people inhale the spores of a certain fungi. It cannot be spread person-to-person.

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  • The allergic traveler's companion guide [Infographic]

    Wed, Mar 27, 2013 6:15 PM

    Vacationers and business travelers are seeking the same thing in a hotel room, a comfortable place to rest and recharge. But if you have allergies or asthma, the challenge of finding the right place is nothing to sneeze at.

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  • Controversial 'chelation' study draws more fire

    Wed, Mar 27, 2013 11:26 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

    Chelation therapy, which involves injection of a chemical that binds with heavy metals, allegedly works to remove to calcium in arteries.

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  • Cold sores and other infections linked with memory problems

    Wed, Mar 27, 2013 10:53 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

    The Herpes simplex virus 1 and other infections have been linked to cognitive impairment in older adults.

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  • Obesity: Even your breath can't hide it

    Tue, Mar 26, 2013 11:11 AM by Christopher Wanjek, LiveScience

    Some people put on weight more easily than others. Is this entirely genetics, or gut microbes, or both?

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  • Pollen counts -- and allergies -- expected to double by 2040

    Mon, Mar 25, 2013 5:16 PM by John Platt

    Climate change will cause pollen counts to boom, according to new research.

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  • Bill Gates wants your help to design the condom of the future

    Mon, Mar 25, 2013 3:37 PM by John Platt

    The Gates Foundation is offering $100,000 to anyone who can design a condom with all the benefits of current versions but none of the drawbacks.

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  • Joe Weider, fitness mentor to Schwarzenegger and others, dies at 93

    Mon, Mar 25, 2013 1:11 PM by Melissa Breyer

    A legendary figure in the bodybuilding world, Weider brought the sport worldwide attention.

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  • 7 tips on how to reduce food waste in your kitchen

    Fri, Mar 22, 2013 10:18 PM by Kimi Harris

    Save money on food by getting creative with what's already in your fridge and pantry.

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  • Lyme disease bacteria stays safe by stockpiling manganese

    Fri, Mar 22, 2013 3:51 PM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

    This discovery could open new doors for the treatment of Lyme disease.

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  • Rare bat virus kills boy in Australia

    Fri, Mar 22, 2013 3:11 PM by Marc Lallanilla, LiveScience

    Bats can carry more than 60 viruses that also infect humans, hosting more viruses per species than even rodents.

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  • Hold the salt: Salt consumption blamed for 1 in 10 U.S. deaths

    Fri, Mar 22, 2013 10:51 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New study finds that overconsumption of salt was responsible for more than 2 million deaths worldwide in 2010.

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  • New study links childhood asthma to living near traffic

    Fri, Mar 22, 2013 10:28 AM by John Platt

    Living near high-traffic roads accounts for 14% of all asthma cases, researchers find.

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