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When it comes to varieties of rice, most people tend to think of just white and brown, but what are the differences between these rice varieties?
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Glass bone disease is more than just a plot device in a movie, it's a real but very rare disorder that affects tens of thousands of Americans.
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Going to the lake to cool off is an integral part of summer, but getting into the water with an algal bloom is more dangerous than you might think.
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Chasing storms is obviously dangerous, and it has led to a number of fatalities. However, the main danger of the job isn't actually the storm, but the travel.
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The full moon has a prominent place in myths and legends, including the belief that it can affect sleep — which is true, albeit not for any mystical reasons.
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It's commonly said that tattoos can put you at higher risk for certain diseases or interfere with medical procedures, but, in general, tattoos aren't so risky.
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There are some things that all eggs have in common (they're high in protein), but not all have the same nutrition, and science can tell you why.
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Milk is usually considered the gold standard when it comes to beverages for bone health, but it may have some competition from this common beverage.
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There are many unique disorders out there, some even affect your perception of reality, but one rare disorder has scientists scratching their heads.
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Egg yolks have gotten a bad rap for a long time, but they're actually high in nutrients that can keep your eyes healthy and safe from these conditions.
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Aleve, or naproxen, is a common NSAID used for pain relief, but constant usage can cause some nasty side effects in various parts of the body.
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Adderall is known as a medication for ADHD, but some studies have shown that it can have various long-term effects on your mental and physical well-being.
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Some people get up early and some people like to stay up late, and there can be a biological difference between the two which science can explain.
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Prozac is a commonly used SSRI often used to treat depression and other mental health conditions, but it does come with potential side effects in the long term.
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The Hantavirus outbreak has brought with it eerie reminders of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the two are very different in many notable ways.
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While brown and white eggs are pretty common, blue ones seem quite novel. Natural pigments are to blame for the difference, but there may be more at play.
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Different colored chicken meats are often thought to be associated with varying nutritional benefits, but that's not actually the only difference.
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Your urine can tell you a lot about your health, but if your pee smells like maple syrup, you might want to get that checked out with your doctor.
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Thoughts are incredibly powerful things, and they could actually be at the core of a new way to help treat depression, though it's not quite a perfect solution.
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When it comes to stuff growing in your house, mold is the last thing you want, and that's doubly true for things that can take root in your body.
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Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications are basically miracle drugs when it comes to insulin control and weight loss, but it could affect your bones.
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None of us are immune from the occasional midnight snack, but these nocturnal cravings could be your body trying to tell you something important.
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The world abounds with medical mysteries, one of the more intriguing of which is a disorder which makes you feel drunk without a drop of alcohol.
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Culturally, people are often considered an adult when they turn 18, but that's largely a social construct. Biologically, the brain reaches adulthood far later.
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High blood pressure is often associated with lifestyle habits, but there's a genetic aspect to it, which scientists have been trying to pin down.
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Dust is ubiquitous and inescapable, but you might want to clean it up more often, because you probably don't know what's in it and what it's doing.
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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are all the rage for their weight-loss effects, but the tendency to regain lost weight after stopping treatment is real.
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