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Zika Infections Double In Vietnam

The country also confirmed its first microcephaly case.
By Reuters

Kids' Genes May Influence Whether Food Advertising Makes Them Overeat

The U.S. food industry spends $1.79 billion on marketing foods to children each year.
By Carolyn Crist, Reuters

Should You Vote For A Soda Tax? Science Says Yes

What Berkeley and Mexico can teach the rest of us.
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Where You Live May Determine Your Risk Of Dying From Some Cancers

Local smoking laws can make a huge difference.
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Yes, It’s Possible To Have A ‘Sugar Hangover'

But it’s sugar's long-term impact you really have to worry about.
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When It Comes To UTIs, It's Time To Move On From Cranberry Cures

At least it still tastes good in mixed drinks.
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Remember When Mike Pence Said Smoking Doesn't Kill?

Trump put a man with a questionable health policy record in charge of the government's coronavirus response.
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Male Birth Control Is Almost Here. Would You Use It?

See how it stacks up to other forms of contraception.
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Too Many Doctors Have To Deal With Bigoted Patients

This doctor is trying to change that.
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Could Election-Related Stress Give You A Heart Attack?

Depends.
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