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Your bird feeder could be helping bird flu spread

A simple backyard habit could unintentionally help bird flu spread among wild birds, according to researchers.

Check your freezer: Outshine Fruit Bars recalled nationwide over possible glass

Dreyer's is pulling five Outshine flavors and a 24-count variety pack after consumers reported glass in the bars.

80 minutes less sleep may affect your weight

Even a modest reduction in nightly sleep may contribute to weight gain.

Home blood pressure monitoring reduced heart attack risk by 34 percent

A major study shows that regular blood pressure monitoring can have a significant impact on health.

Study of 30,000 families finds parents’ genes can influence children without being inherited

Parents’ genes can play a role in children’s development, even when the children have not inherited those genes themselves.

Your bird feeder could be helping bird flu spread

A simple backyard habit could unintentionally help bird flu spread among wild birds, according to researchers.

Check your freezer: Outshine Fruit Bars recalled nationwide over possible glass

Dreyer's is pulling five Outshine flavors and a 24-count variety pack after consumers reported glass in the bars.

80 minutes less sleep may affect your weight

Even a modest reduction in nightly sleep may contribute to weight gain.

Home blood pressure monitoring reduced heart attack risk by 34 percent

A major study shows that regular blood pressure monitoring can have a significant impact on health.

New study: Chewing gum may temporarily lower blood pressure

A new study suggests that a small change after a meal may influence the body's ability to utilize nutrients.

Does your body itch all the time? Scientists may have found the reason

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown explanation for why certain types of itching occur.

Cannabis medicine may ease dementia agitation

A new study suggests that a specially developed medicine containing compounds derived from cannabis may help people with advanced dementia.

New study: Vaping may affect your blood vessels

A new study points to a potential downside of e-cigarettes.

New powder stops severe bleeding in seconds

A new powder developed by South Korean researchers has been designed to help control severe bleeding.

New study: Iron supplements may reduce aggressive behavior

New research suggests that iron may play an important role in children's development.