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Skip the anti-bacterial soap: regular suds work just as well
Regular soap is just as effective as anti-bacterial soap at getting rid of germs through hand washing, a new study…
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Homophobic people often have psychological issues
Homophobic attitudes may say a lot about the person who holds them, new research suggests. A new study of university…
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Fatherhood in early 20s may raise risk of midlife death
Men who become fathers at a young age may have an increased risk of dying during middle age — in…
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Teens are more likely to use electronic cigarettes if their friends and family view them as cool or acceptable, a…
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Families on Medicaid make more incorrect assumptions about antibiotics
Parents of children insured by Medicaid, the U.S. health program for the poor, are more likely to incorrectly assume antibiotics…
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Teen challenges Nike to create sneaker for disabled athletes
A 19-year-old Florida man who was born with cerebral palsy challenged Nike to create a running shoe for disabled athletes…
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Swiss right-to-die group gets green light for new suicide room
A Swiss organization that helps terminally ill people take their own lives and defends their right to refuse medical treatment…
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Chobani selected as Greek yogurt provider for school lunches
Public schools across America will soon offer Greek yogurt as a meat substitute in school lunches beginning this fall. Chobani,…
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Study: rape prevention training works, cuts sex assault risk
A program that taught college women ways to prevent sexual assault cut in half the chances they would be raped…
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