Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Is A Great Indicator Of Health And Wellness
There's no doubt that paying attention to your weight or body mass index is important, but there's one source of health info you're overlooking.
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Diarrhea Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
Diarrhea is the worst, but don't believe everything you hear about about this stomach illness, because there are a lot of myths out there.
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In The '60s, A Yale Psychiatrist Conducted Shocking Experiments. He Didn't Expect What Happened Next
To discover why so many Germans participated in atrocities during WWII, a Yale scientist looked close to home, and was shocked by what he found.
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This Seemingly 'Useless' Organ Impacts Your Health More Than You Realize
The body is full of vestigial organs that are seemingly 'useless,' but this often removed organ can have more unforeseen consequences than expected.
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Why Death By Lethal Injection Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
It's hard to argue that there's a good way to die, but there's no question that death by lethal injection might be one of the worst ways to go.
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The 5 Strangest Photos In Human Medical History
The history of medicine is riddled with bizarre conditions and questionable medical treatments, many of which have been documented with photography.
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Cavity Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
There's little worse than a cavity, especially the part where the dentist puts a drill in your mouth, but not all you hear about cavities is true.
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25 People Were Sealed In A Space Simulation For 1 Year. Their Brain Scan Results Were Unexpected.
Scientists studying how isolation affects the brain, studied the brains of test subjects after a year of isolation and found something surprising.
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Scientists Launched The Fastest Manned Rocket Sled Ever. Many Experts Didn't Expect What Happened Next
The years after WWII were a wild time for science, like that time they strapped a guy to a rocket sled just to see if he could survive the trip.
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Eating This Protein-Rich Snack Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Health
This popular snack has a reputation for being healthy, but if you look at things more closely, those benefits are often accompanied by surprising drawbacks.
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Not The Heart, Not The Brain: Scientists Say This Organ Is A Quiet Indicator Of Good Health
Even though your heart and brain are important indicators of your overall wellness, there are other organs you should be paying attention to as well.
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Scientists Had 13 Men Lie Head-Down For 60 Days. Here's What Their Brains Revealed
As odd as it may sound, head-down bed rest can simulate the effects of microgravity and space travel. Here's what extended periods of it might do.
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Archaeologists Discovered Ancient Egyptians Were Using Poop For Something You'd Never Expect
By looking at ancient papyri, Egyptologists have discovered a wealth of information about daily life in ancient Egypt, even how they would use poop.
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You Should Think Twice Before Walking Barefoot In Hotel Rooms
Travelling is one of life's little luxuries, especially if you can stay in a nice hotel, but you may not know what's lurking on the hotel floors.
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Your Joints Start Aching More When You Reach This Age
One of the worst parts about getting older is that your joints will inevitably begin to give you trouble, and you can expect it after a certain age.
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This Seemingly Healthy Food Could Have A Dangerous Effect On Your Body
Eating healthy foods is always a good idea, but just because a food has seems to have health benefits doesn't mean that you should indulge too much.
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The Genetic Engineering Experiment That Sparked A Doomsday Myth
Genetic modification of our food supply has been commonplace for decades, but some have feared that it would bring us to the brink of doomsday.
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Do Men Or Women Have Smellier Farts? Scientists Sniffed Them To Find Out
Few questions have plagued science as much as whether it is men or women who have the smellier farts, but there may be an answer to the question.
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The Surprising 'Vital' Organ You Can Actually Live Without
There are a lot of organs in the body, some more important than others, but you might be surprised at one of the organs that you can do without.
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Scientists Sealed People In A Space Station Simulation For 240 Days, Then Something Went Wrong
Space is a dangerous place, not least because there's nowhere to go, that's why even disastrous experiments can sometimes be viewed as a success.
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The Smell Of This Body Part Could Help Scientists Detect Parkinson's
Distinct smells have been associated with certain diseases, but the association has been difficult to explain. But now they might become a diagnostic tool.
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8 People Were Sealed In An Everest Simulation For 40 Days. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Scientists studying how humans acclimate to the extremely low pressures of Mount Everest were shocked at the response of the brain and body.
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Taking This Popular Supplement Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Health
Let's face it, most of us aren't eating as well as we could, which explains why supplements are so popular, you can get too much of a good thing.
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In The '50s, Psychologists Gave College Students An Easy Test. Then Everyone Else Started Lying
Research subjects were asked to answer a question with an obvious answer, but something strange happened when everyone else gave the wrong answer.
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In The '30s, Military Scientists Conducted Gruesome Human Experiments. The Results Were Horrifying
Though there's plenty to be said about bizarre experiments conducted by the U.S. military, other countries also conducted their own horrific (and lethal) tests.
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This Seemingly Healthy Protein Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Brain
When it comes to nutrition, protein is a non-negotiable nutrient, but just because it's good, doesn't mean that all sources are good for you.
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The Gross Thing Lurking In Your Shower Gets Nastier Every Time You Use It
The shower is where you go when it's time to get clean, but you may have something in your shower that's grosser than the funk you're washing off.
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