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Could the layout of trees impact human health?

A long-term Switzerland-wide study has found that neighbourhoods with numerous, well-arranged trees exhibit lower mortality risks than other areas. The…

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What Are The Health Risks Of Synthetic Braiding Hair?

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology…

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Scientists call for targeted fiber diets to boost health

Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibres — beyond just soluble and insoluble — to better guide nutritional decisions and…

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What’s driving the surge in UK private health insurance?

In recent years, a trend has emerged across the UK where nearly one in eight Britons now have private medical…

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Officials issue urgent warning about health risks of eating area’s local fish — and the risks are greater than expected

If you enjoy fishing in the Potomac or Anacostia rivers, you may want to think twice before cooking up and…

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Tax sugar and salt in food to improve health?

The UK government should extend its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to cover all types of foods, according to a…

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A New York law makes providers discuss health care costs with patients : Shots

Doctors in New York will have to discuss treatment costs upfront with patients under a new law. AmnajKhetsamtip/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide…

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Measles can still harm health even years after an infection : Shots

Most kids recover from measles. But the virus can be deadly and can erase the immune system's memory. jure/Getty Images…

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Transgender veterans’ health services in question as VA rescinds guidance on care : NPR

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington, DC. Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tierney L.…

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Dr. Oz says probiotic supplements have wide-ranging health benefits. Here’s what science says

Our bodies—and guts, specifically—depend on a balance of bacteria to “maintain healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels,” but “you gotta…

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