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Diet Pills: What You Need to Know
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Diet pills are a tempting quick fix for an increasingly overweight American populace. Learn about different diet pills and the dangers of diet pills.
Can optimism make you healthier?
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Optimism is a nice trait to have. But can optimism make you healthier as it helps you look on the bright side? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
What is electroreception and how do sharks use it?
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Sharks use electroreception to locate prey. Learn how the elasmobranch family uses electroreception and what ions have to do with electroreception.
Why are antidepressants the most prescribed drug in the U.S.?
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Antidepressant medications are now the most prescribed drugs. Find out why doctors are prescribing more antidepressant medications.
What happens when depression is turned inward?
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Depression turned inward is often caused by bottling up your emotions rather than confronting them. See what happens when depression is turned inward.
How Octopuses Work
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The two centimeter male pillow octopus is dwarfed by his six-foot female pillow octopus mate. Learn more about the intriguing octopus.
How Aphrodisiacs Work
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Most of us have heard the talk about oysters and chocolate, and maybe you've read an article about the stimulating effects of ginseng. But garlic, licorice and cucumber? Learn about the history of aphrodisiacs and whether they've been proven to be effective.
10 Scientists Who Were Their Own Guinea Pigs
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Some scientists choose to use their own bodies in their scientific experiments. Learn about 10 self-experimenting scientists.
10 Fun Careers in Medicine
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There's a wide range of occupations focused on health, and some jobs in medicine are really fun. Learn some fun careers in medicine at HowStuffWorks.
On Dreams and Dreaming
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Dream researcher Patricia Garfield talks about dreams and dreaming.