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Adult Smoking Rates Differ Among Occupations

Education, occupation, and socioeconomic status are major factors affecting cigarette smoking rates among working adults, according to a new CDC report.

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Magic Mushroom Drug Has an ‘Anti-Aging Effect’ on Personality

Psilocybin, the drug in “magic mushrooms,” helps many people become more open, creative, and curious after they take a single high dose, a new study shows.

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Ground Beef Recalled in 14 States

A potential E. coli 0157:H7 contamination has spurred the recall of over 130,000 pounds of ground beef products.

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Blood Test May Help Spot Stroke

A new blood test shows promise for helping to detect stroke.

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Twitter Tracks Mood Swings

Twitter may tell us a whole lot more than whether or not actors Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are really on the rocks or what reality TV star Kim Kardashian had for lunch. All of this twittering may actually give researchers a glimpse into moods and mood patterns across the globe.

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New Type 1 Diabetes Genes Found

Researchers have identified a new set of genes that may increase risk for type 1 diabetes.

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Listeria: Are You at Risk?

WebMD offers in-depth information on Listeria monocytogenes, the deadly bacteria behind the ongoing outbreak of listeriosis from cantaloupe.

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Propofol: Expert Q&A

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Propofol: Expert Q&A

WebMD talks to anesthesiologist/pain specialist John Dombrowski, MD, about the use and abuse of propofol.

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Sugar Health Effects: Is Refined Sugar Bad For You?

WebMD explains the truth about white and brown sugar, sugar addiction, health effects of sugar, and how much sugar Americans consume.

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Study: BPA Often Undetectable in Blood of Adults

Most of the bisphenol A (BPA) that adults ingest is quickly eliminated in the urine, new research confirms.

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