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February 22, 2013

 

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Why Do Dark Circles Form Under My Eyes?

There may be more to it than not getting enough sleep.

February 6, 2013

 

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Why Do You Become Dehydrated When Sick?

If you have a runny nose and a fever, you'll need to drink more to replace those lost fluids. But why?

February 4, 2013

 

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Why Does Crying Make Your Nose Run?

What's the connection between crying and a runny nose?

January 31, 2013

 

naked mole rats

Naked Mole Rats May Hold Clues To Pain Relief

Unlike the mice and common rats used to test drugs and chemicals in labs, naked mole rats are hard to infect with disease.

January 29, 2013

 

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Is Therapy Over-The-Phone As Effective As In-Person Therapy?

Would you ever try talk therapy over the phone?

January 25, 2013

 

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The Science Of Acne

Most people endure acne at some point, and can't wait to be rid of the combination of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and pustules.

January 22, 2013

 

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Do We Only Use 10% Of Our Brains?

This oft-quoted myth holds a certain appeal because if it were true, then we could become more intelligent just by firing up that sleepy majority of the brain!

January 10, 2013

 

Star Wars storm troopers using a large toothbrush

Why Do We Need To Brush Our Teeth?

Although like our mammalian cousins we use teeth to bite and chew food but we're the only animals that brush after every meal.

January 8, 2013

 

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How To Eat Less When Dining Out

According to one study, keeping your weight in check may also depend on where you eat.

December 31, 2012

 

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Why Do Changes In Air Pressure Cause Ear Pains?

Beware of that crying baby...

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