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The New York mayor's broadside against sugary soft drinks may seem like a brutal crackdown, but it's hardly the fatal blow critics and supporters alike think it is.
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Is excessive regulation to blame for stifling pharmaceutical research?
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Healthy living means more than just diet and exercise. Where you live, work, and play makes a difference, too.
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If people understood the roots of this philosophy, they wouldn't be fixating on breastfeeding toddlers or family beds.
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There is a widespread belief in South Korea that leaving a fan on in a closed room at night can cause death.
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New research shows that shedding the unwanted pounds doesn't erase the prejudice against women with a history of weight issues.
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Australian researchers found that pedometer-wearing seniors exercised more than twice as much as a control group given identical counseling and instructions.
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It may be sweet and calorie-free, but extracting that flavor from a plant requires serious chemical interventions.
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Many young people can correctly identify the age of a person based on their scent.
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The surest way to control costs in healthcare? Live well.
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