Lifestyle habits have changed over time, and not always for the better. That might be the reason this condition is seeing a surprising surge in young adults.
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Being overweight and having a high BMI is generally understood to be unhealthy, but there are also some serious risks to being underweight as well.
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Many people have a little voice that narrates through their day, but just as many don't -- or simply process their thoughts in a different manner.
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Worsening vision is something that all of us have to look forward to if we live long enough, and there's a common age where it tends to start.
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The body is a miraculously complex machine with working parts you've never heard of, and some you have but have the reputation of being useless.
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There are many different measurements that can be indicative of overall health, but not everything needs to necessarily be measured with numbers.
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One of the most infamous psychological experiments occurred at Stanford University over 50 years ago, but the truth isn't what you may have heard.
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Baby Boomers are the target of lots of scrutiny, but one habit they maintain from their youth is helping to keep their mental acuity sharp.
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Certain parasites are a recurring menaces, as is the case with this bug, which is often found hiding in this incredibly abundant and popular source.
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Among the generations, Baby Boomers arguably receive the most flak, but one of their habits could be having a surprising benefit for mental health.
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota created the cell from chemical compounds and were shocked by how it behaved.
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All of us were born at some point but it's doubtful any of us could describe the sensation with great accuracy.
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Given the epidemic of obesity, it's no surprise that the use of thermogenic fat burning supplements is on the rise, but how safe are these drugs?
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Tooth maintenance is a fact of life for everyone, and if you neglect it for too long it can turn into an infection that could take your life.
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Although BMI is a useful, if broad, indicator of overall health, when it comes to heart health, there are other numbers that are just as good.
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Death and decomposition come for us all, but for a rare few of us, that decomposition will be interrupted by a brief interval of soap making.
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Keeping your weight and BMI low are good for managing heart health, but you might be missing this one very important aspect to a healthy heart.
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Explosive diarrhea is running rampant across the country, and while scientists have found the parasite responsible, the source may be in your kitchen.
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The world abounds with unique sensations to experience but the experience of being swallowed whole is probably one you want to avoid if possible.
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Many travelers don't think twice about this before boarding, but scientists say it's worth reconsidering.
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This epidemic is said to be worse for you than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
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One of the unfortunate consequences of getting older is the increased risk of falling, but it turns out your medicine may not be helping you.
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One of the most contagious things in the world is a yawn, but despite how common this phenomenon is, scientists don't have a definitive explanation.
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The supposed "brown note" can't actually make you poop, though certain sounds, such as "brown noise" might have some interesting effects on your mind.
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MRIs are powerful tools in the cancer-fighting arsenal, but despite their efficacy, they aren't infallible, and some cancers slip through the cracks.
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Fainting isn't usually a cause for alarm, and the physiological processes in your body that lead to loss of consciousness can easily be explained.
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Bacterial infections ran rampant during WWI, bringing about plenty of death. However, in one strange case, it actually brought about an important cure.
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