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The Chance a Stranger Helps You in a Medical Emergency Is Depressingly Low
Help from a stranger in an emergency is rare, and rarer for black people or those in poor neighborhoods. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can Jet Hand Dryers Really Blast Out a Germ Cloud? Well, Yes and No
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Are jet air hand dryers the safest way to dry your hands after using the bathroom or are they blasting invisible microbes through the air with every use?
Could Too Much Screen Time Mean Obesity or Cancer?
Recent research has revealed new concerns about light exposure. Learn how artificial lighting and childhood obesity are linked at HowStuffWorks Now.
4 Reasons Why Menstrual Cups Aren't More Popular
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You may know about them, but have you tried them? Stuff Mom Never Told You explores why menstrual cups aren't that popular. Yet.
Is No Job Better Than a Bad Job?
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Unemployment has negative health effects, but having a bad job can cause stress that's detrimental to well-being. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
5 Reasons Why Flossing Is Extremely Important
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Did you know? Flossing is extremely important to your oral hygiene and overall health. See five reasons why flossing is important and get motivated to floss.
Are You a Natural Healer?
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Some superheroes don't discover their superpowers until later in life ... and you might be one of those people! The power to heal others is very rare, and in this elemental quiz, we're going to determine if you're a "natural" at this!
10 Popular Diets: The Ultimate Science vs. Fad Showdown
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Search trends for popular diets spike every January (and every summer). Each promises weight loss, better overall health and a clear eating plan.
Prison Food Is Way Worse Than You'd Expect
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The food we're feeding those incarcerated in the U.S. prison system is not only bad for their health, but it's also bad for John Q. Taxpayer's wallet.
9 Most Common Phobias (and How To Conquer Them)
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health and the American Psychiatric Association, more than 10 million adults in the United States are living with phobias or similar mental disorders.