The enteric nervous system, or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is often referred to as the “second brain.” Much like your…
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Health workers with hepatitis B pose little risk to patients
Peter Nguyen was a promising medical student when his school learned that he had tested positive for the hepatitis B…
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Paddleboarding is one of the hottest water sports of the summer. “You utilize 85 percent of the body’s muscle,” said…
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Majority of pools are contaminated by poop, CDC says
There’s poop in public pools, according to a new report. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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Tanning addiction? 1 in 7 skin cancer patients continue to visit tanning beds
One in seven people diagnosed with skin cancer will continue to use tanning beds, suggesting that tanning may be addictive,…
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Healthy and delicious July 4th recipes
Independence Day brings burgers, beers, and fireworks to mind. And don’t forget about the apple pie! We have all the…
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Blood test may predict risk of suicide
It can be difficult to tell when a person is contemplating suicide — people may be reluctant to speak about…
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New diet craze offers 5 days of feasting for 2 days of famine
Forget abandoning carbohydrates or detoxing. The new dieting craze sweeping Britain and taking off in the United States lets people…
Read MoreWhen you’re at rest, your brain’s right side hums
There’s plenty of brain activity even when people are thinking nothing at all. But it’s the brain’s right side —…
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Even Grown-Ups Need Security Blankets
When Kaitlin Lipe was 6 months old, someone gave her a Puffalump. The stuffed pink cow is more than two…
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