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Does male circumcision up the risk of male-to-female HIV transmission?
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The giddiness over studies showing that circumcision reduces a man's risk of contracting AIDS from an infected woman has died down a bit in the wake of subsequent research. It appears that a woman's risk of contracting AIDS from an infected man may be greater if he's circumcised.
The Ultimate 'American Horror Story' Quiz
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It's spooky, dark and twisted - and fans of the show can't get enough! Take our quiz to see how much you know about the stories and characters that make up "American Horror Story."
Your Phone Is a Germ Factory, So Stop Taking It to the Toilet
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Your phone might look clean, but in reality, it's harboring germs, viruses and bacteria. So stop doomscrolling in the bathroom.
What the Stuff?!: 4 Diseases That Used to be Death Sentences
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The diagnosis of one of these diseases used to be a death sentence. Learn how modern medicine is working to defeat the microscopic invaders that used to kill millions.
How Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
11 Highlights of 1907
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The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, and the first electric washing machine went on sale. Read about these and the other 11 highlights of 1907.
Banned in the U.S.A: 7 Foods You Can't Eat in the United States
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These seven foods are banned in at least some, if not all, of the states in America. Have you tried any of them?
Popular Christmas Carols Quiz
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How much do you know about songs of the Christmas season, from jingling jams to joyful hallelujahs? Take this quiz to find out!
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
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In the U.S., normal body temperature has been dropping over the past 150 years. People run cooler today than they did two centuries ago. Why is that?
Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader
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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?