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What can your spit tell you about your DNA?
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Doctors always want your blood, but one day, a health care professional may ask you to open up and say, "Ptooey!" Why? Your spit holds a mother lode of biological information.
10 Least Expensive States to Live In
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If your blood pressure is creeping up with your constant rent increases, you're not alone. With the rising cost of everything from groceries to gas, more Americans are looking for relief in the form of cheaper zip codes.
10 Completely False 'Facts' Everyone Knows
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The blood in your veins is blue. Glass is a slow-moving liquid. If you touch a baby bird, its mother will abandon it. Not so fast -- if you learned any of those "facts" in school, what you learned was wrong.
Which Savage Predator Does Your Anger Bring Out?
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The world is full of dangerous beasts looking for some prey. When you're having a rough day, are you like a shark who senses blood or a big sinewy cat, stalking your annoying coworkers in the office jungle?
Diving Deep Into the World of Saturation Diving
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Saturation diving hinges on the idea that the dissolved gases in our blood and body tissues match those in our lungs. This deep-sea exploration method allows divers to work at extreme depths without constantly surfacing. Learn how it works.
How Much Do You Know About an EMT's Job?
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Whether it is a car accident or a medical emergency, an EMT is always ready to help. However, how much do you truly know about what they do? Get your blood pumping and get ready to show off your knowledge by taking our quiz.
What is laser clot busting?
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Laser clot busting sounds like something out of a video game, but you're not likely to see it at any arcade. So, what is laser clot busting?
How Plasma Donation Works
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There are two types of plasma donations -- the plasma's the same, it's just the method of donation that differs. Find out how plasma donation works.
Can You Name All 40 of These Mammals?
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Calling all animal lovers! Do you know your mammals like a zoologist does? They're not all as cuddly as cats and dogs, but they're warm-blooded and hairy - even the dolphins! Prove your animal awareness with this merry mammal quiz!
How Diabetes Works
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In the U.S. alone, 20.8 million people have diabetes -- and about a third don't even know it. Find out some information you just may need.