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New Study Finds Stress During Pregnancy Can Change the Sex of Your Baby
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9 Scientific Reasons Baby Teeth Are Weird As Hell
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How "On the Spectrum" Is the New "Retarded"
Labeling someone with atypical behavior as being “on the spectrum” is damaging to people who really live with ASD.
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You're Probably Taking Too Much Advil
Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Aleve and Advil are one of the most commonly abused over-the-counter drugs. So? They can do more damage than you might think.
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Does Elderberry Syrup Really Work as an Immune Booster?
You feel a cold coming and, naturally, you reach for the elderberry syrup. But does that make any scientific sense? Here's what the studies say.
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This Sleep Hack Gives Teens 50 Minutes More Rest a Night
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