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You’ve accepted the idea that watching too much TV can make you dumber. But you’ll be surprised to learn the host of other bad things TV can do to you. Full story
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Germs could be making you fat, researchers say
Some bacteria may cause inflammation that ups hunger. Story
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Why you need to shake your salt habit
Video: The surprisingly high sodium levels in common foods underscore the importance of reading nutrition labels.
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FDA orders widespread food recall
Salmonella found in a popular flavor enhancer that's used in thousands of processed foods. Story
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Abortion coverage dispute divides House Dems
On the other side of the obstacle course that President Barack Obama must clear to get his health care overhaul, a final trapdoor is lurking: the divisive politics of abortion.
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Obesity and depression are a two-way street
People who are obese are at increased risk of becoming depressed, and people who are depressed are at increased risk of becoming obese, Dutch researchers have found.
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Newsweek: The long road to destigmatizing abortion
A Florida woman Tweeting her chemical abortion is trying to take the shame out of the procedure. It's a high-tech twist on an evolving mission, one that's had limited success.
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Sharp drop seen in children’s bullying
A national survey has found there’s been a sharp drop in the percentage of America’s children being bullied or beaten up by their peers.
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New advice on prostate cancer test: Weigh risks
New advice from the American Cancer Society puts a sharper focus on the risks of prostate cancer screening, emphasizing that annual testing can lead to unnecessary biopsies and treatments that do more harm than good.
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Living together leads to marriage for most
Fifty-one percent of couples who cohabit get married within three years, according to a new government report. And contrary to past dogma, those who get married after living together don't have higher divorce rates.
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Obesity and depression are a two-way street
People who are obese are at increased risk of becoming depressed, and people who are depressed are at increased risk of becoming obese, Dutch researchers have found.
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Missing dog turns up 600 miles from home
About two weeks before Christmas, Deacon, an 85-pound German shepherd, went missing from his family home in rural Stuart, Va. As weeks passed, his family feared the worst — until a curious phone call from Florida in late February changed everything.
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Workout burnout? Avoid the four stages
Burnout is sneaky — it doesn't happen overnight — but the stages have classic signs. Clueing in to them can help you sidestep a workout slump.
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Last-chance prostate cancer med holds promise
A study suggests that an experimental drug may modestly extend the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer who are no longer responding to other treatments.
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Instant dimples a cheeky fad
While thousands of people shell out millions of dollars to have certain unsightly dimples removed from their derrieres, some are paying to have the more charming variety put in.
