Lies You Were Told In Health Class

Lies You Were Told In Health Class
You're not actually supposed to eat eleven servings of carbs a day. Sad, we know.

November 22, 2017 at 10:42PM
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Why Does The Flu Vaccine Only Last For A Year?

Why Does The Flu Vaccine Only Last For A Year?
You get most vaccines a few times when you're a kid, then you're set for life. But you're supposed to get the flu vaccine every year. What gives?

November 22, 2017 at 09:31PM
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Abnormal Proteins Discovered in Skin of Patients With Rare Brain Disease

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This Animation Of The Moving Molecules That Make Cell Division Possible Is Honestly A Little Creepy

This Animation Of The Moving Molecules That Make Cell Division Possible Is Honestly A Little Creepy
We know, we know, the process by which DNA gets copied is really cool (as this video explains). But it's also super weird-looking when you visualize it.

November 22, 2017 at 07:12PM
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Why You Should Never, Ever Listen to Anyone Telling You to Diet on Thanksgiving

Why You Should Never, Ever Listen to Anyone Telling You to Diet on Thanksgiving
Anyone who counts calories on Thanksgiving is a cop.

November 22, 2017 at 06:37PM
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We Talk A Lot About 'Self-Care,' But What Does It Actually Mean?

We Talk A Lot About 'Self-Care,' But What Does It Actually Mean?
In an effort to get my stress under control, I tried everything from isolation to intimacy. After a year, I finally have some answers.

November 22, 2017 at 05:21AM
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One Thanksgiving Won’t Make You Obese. Twenty Thanksgivings, Though …

One Thanksgiving Won’t Make You Obese. Twenty Thanksgivings, Though …
Holiday weight gain is likely a real phenomenon — but the effect seems to be smaller than you might guess (or than the media usually says).

November 22, 2017 at 01:15AM
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