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Don’t say we didn’t warn you: 7 super-spicy Korean dishes
August 23, 2015
Don’t say we didn’t warn you: 7 super-spicy Korean dishes
Our mission: Find the spiciest, most lip-burning, tongue-scalding, stomach-scorching dish in Korea. Why? Strange as it might sound, for many Koreans spice…
Heaviest smokers may face biggest weight gain after quitting
August 23, 2015
Heaviest smokers may face biggest weight gain after quitting
Smokers who keep smoking, and those who quit, will all gain weight over time, but those who smoked the most…
Most women’s gymnastics injuries don’t sideline college athletes
August 23, 2015
Most women’s gymnastics injuries don’t sideline college athletes
Fewer than half of injuries in women’s collegiate gymnastics are serious enough to sideline athletes for more than one day,…
Birth control pills may offer lasting endometrial cancer protection
August 23, 2015
Birth control pills may offer lasting endometrial cancer protection
Women who use oral contraceptives during their reproductive years may gain long-term protection against endometrial cancer, a review of previous…
5 reasons to visit Zambia now
August 22, 2015
5 reasons to visit Zambia now
Apart from Victoria Falls -- the world's largest waterfall -- Zambia remains a mostly unknown entity even to more intrepid…
Depression may increase heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis
August 22, 2015
Depression may increase heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis
Mental health problems like anxiety and depression may partly explain why people with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of…
For seniors, any exercise may be better than none
August 22, 2015
For seniors, any exercise may be better than none
Even 15 minutes a day of brisk walking, cycling or swimming could help older adults live longer, according to a…
Correct glove use may save hairdressers’ skin
August 22, 2015
Correct glove use may save hairdressers’ skin
Hairdressers who reuse gloves while dyeing hair risk exposure to chemicals that cause irritation and allergic reactions, according to a…
Autistic traits linked to creative problem-solving
August 22, 2015
Autistic traits linked to creative problem-solving
People with autism may be more likely to think outside the box than people without the disorder, a British study…
New York looks to curb topless women, Mickey and Thor in Times Square
August 22, 2015
New York looks to curb topless women, Mickey and Thor in Times Square
New York City created a task force on Thursday to examine how it can rein in topless women and costumed…