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Dry January is the perfect way to kick off 2019 on a healthy note

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Instagram users are freaked out by test of side-swipe timeline

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Pedialyte finally launches product made for treating hangovers

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The OMAD diet is the new eye-roll-inducing diet you should know about

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Netflix will soon have Season 13 of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

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Yes, the 'meat sweats' are a science-backed phenomenon

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Spacey returns as Underwood to fight assault charges

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New rules govern how modified food will be labeled

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Why you may be more at risk for foodborne infections during the holidays

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Alternative Medicine

An all-natural heartburn and indigestion cure that's probably already in your kitchen

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Essential oils are great and all but you definitely should not ingest them — here's why

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Justice Roberts tilts Supreme Court in rejection of Trump's asylum ban

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FDA warns against use of teething jewelry after reports of infant death and hospitalization

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Two major things you can do to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

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Behold, a new alcoholic beverage that is simply spiked still water

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New data from the CDC suggests U.S. adults are only getting shorter and heavier

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The health scoop on everyone's favorite soup — Pho

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Beat the blues this season: 5 tips for fending off holiday depression

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Even a quick power nap with your contacts in can raise risk of serious eye infection, new study finds

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Children's Health

Car crashes are killing fewer American children, but gun-related deaths show no sign of falling

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Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help

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New report finds VA didn't actually spend millions on veteran suicide prevention

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The 12 most popular health trends of 2018 — and what to expect in 2019

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No cash. No heart. Transplant centers require proof of payment

For many women, tracking their fertility can be an emotional whirlwind

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The most hated Christmas candies are...

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Grandparents getting tipsy at the holiday party? It's a growing trend

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Children's Health

Preventing infant deaths: The ABCs of safe baby sleep

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U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on e-cigarette use, regulation and policies

Children's Health

3 ethical reasons for vaccinating your children

Unsurprisingly, the ketogenic diet was the most-Googled diet in 2018

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Want to drive your haters insane? Buy their kids this toy for Christmas

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Despite their 'protective' skin, you should totally be washing avocados

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Don’t worry about screen time – focus on how you use technology

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Here's to a Merry (blended) Christmas

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Check your medical records for dangerous errors

Food safety violations unearthed at Citizens Bank Park, the Linc and Wells Fargo Center

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Children's Health

Teen vaping surged within the last year, survey says

Expert: Winter temperatures shouldn't scare you away from exercising outdoors

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Why Twitter's cute, heart-shaped 'like' button is not so harmless

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Children's Health

Worry over kids' excessive smartphone use is more justified than ever before

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Intuition is parents' greatest tool to fight child sexual abuse – and many won't use it

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