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What Is Marburg Virus (and How Much Should I Worry About It)?

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Photo: Lauren Bilboe (Shutterstock) The World Health Organization recently met to discuss an outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea, in Africa. The virus is related to Ebola and has…

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Calorie Restriction Is Not a Longevity Hack

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Photo: OPOLJA (Shutterstock) If you feed mice less food than they normally eat, they tend to live longer. This mostly consistent finding is the basis for a lot of tech…

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These Are the Signs Your Child May Be Depressed

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Photo: Iren_Geo (Shutterstock) It’s the season for seasonal depression. Children can get seasonal affective disorder, too, but they can also suffer from depression. While many children are described as anxious,…

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Yes, You Can Really Have a Heart Attack From Shoveling Snow

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Photo: SKatzenberger (Shutterstock) You may have heard of people—elderly folks in particular—getting a heart attack from shoveling snow. But what’s so dangerous about shoveling? And is everybody at risk, or…

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Whether You Really Need to Pee After Sex, According to Science

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Photo: VGstockstudio (Shutterstock) If you have a vagina, you’ve probably been told that it’s an absolute must to pee immediately after having sex to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). But…

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Masks Aren’t to Blame for the Surge in RSV and Flu Right Now

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Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) This year’s flu season is shaping up to be especially bad, with the current weekly number of cases at extraordinarily high levels. Meanwhile, doctors are seeing…

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If You’re Worried About Which Vegetables Are ‘Healthier,’ You’re Overthinking It

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Photo: Giampaolo Nitti (Shutterstock) Do you have a picture in your mind of “healthy” eating? Does it include fruits and vegetables? You’re doing great. Now, just go ahead and eat—wait,…

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Your Dentist Will Know You’re High

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Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Wouldn’t it be great if there were something you could take before a dentist’s appointment, something that would help you to stay calm and possibly alleviate a…

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Don’t Eat This Recalled Lettuce, FDA Says

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Photo: Melica (Shutterstock) If you live in Florida and have recently purchased lettuce, you might want to check the label to see if it’s one of the products being recalled…

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Throw Out Your Baby’s Head-Shaping Pillow, FDA Says

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Photo: LeManna (Shutterstock) Safe sleep for babies involves putting them on their backs in a crib without pillows, bumpers, or blankets. That’s still the case even if a pillow is…

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