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Your birth year determines which strain of flu will kick your butt

Researchers now know why some people are more susceptible to certain strains of the flu.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to clean your house after it's been invaded by cold or flu

If a virus or cold and flu just went through your house, you'll want to read these tips for cleaning every room in your home the all-natural way.




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The Gesundheit machine wants your flu germs

Dr. Don Milton's Gesundheit machine collects the breath exhaled by a sick person so researchers can study how viruses are spread.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What happens when you leave your pet home alone?

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.




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Four politically incorrect predictions about Hurricane Irene

When crisis hits, the jokesters come out of the woodwork. Here is what to expect.




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Yes, your cat really is ignoring you

Studies reveal what cat owners have suspected all along: Your cat hears you when you call — he just chooses not to respond.




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A journalist turns condom-maker to change the world

Talia Frenkel created a company that makes healthier condoms — but that's not all.




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Being nice at work may be killing your career

Want to get paid more at work? Stop being so nice. A new study found that agreeable women get paid less than everyone else at the office – even other women.




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Is your kid's lemonade stand legal?

Odds are, your kid's lemonade stand is illegal in most states. But Texas and Utah have changed their laws with a more common sense approach.




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The gross truth about your pool water

Let's put it this way — it's not the chlorine that's making you queasy.




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5 recipes for homemade baby food (and why you should make your own)

Making baby food at home is easier & more important than you think. Here are 5 homemade baby food recipes.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Teaming up to help our parks

Teaming up to help our parks



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment

Our Corporate Responsibility Commitment



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Organic plant food: 5 types of fertilizer for your garden 10/2/2012

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Organic plant food: 5 types of fertilizer for your garden

Feed your plants the natural way with organic bone meal, cottonseed meal, blood meal, fish emulsion and manure.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Preserve Your Garden Harvest: How to Dry Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs

Learn how to savor the fruits of your labor year-round with easy food drying techniques including dehydrators, sun-drying and oven-drying.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Home Canning Preserves Your Home-Grown Fruits and Vegetables

Save money and reduce waste from your garden by canning fruits and vegetables.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Top Fall Garden Crops: What to Plant in Your Region

Learn which plants will flourish during the fall season in your particular region of the United States.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Cooking with Herbs: Infuse a Four-Course Meal with Flavor

Basil, parsley, cilantro, thyme and mint bring fresh flavors from the garden into a four-course meal, from appetizer to dessert.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How much is 7 billion kilowatt hours anyway?

Walmart has committed to produce or procure 7 billion kWh of renewable energy globally by Dec 31, 2020.




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Your 2019 fall foliage guide

Whether you're a 'leaf peeper' or just looking for some fantastic photos, here's how to get the most out of the season's splendor.




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Spectacular things happen when you let winter do your hair

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.




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Take a visual tour through England's Lake District National Park

England's Lake District National Park, the U.K.'s most popular national park, offers unforgettable hikes and views.




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Black holes power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is ours so calm?

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?




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How to protect yourself against medical ID theft

Medical identity theft is a hassle, but for a person managing a severe health issue, it can be life-threatening. Here's what you need to know.




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What you need to know about your child's teeth

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why free play matters and how to encourage it

Parents may feel the need to protect and schedule, but experts say our kids learn more when we get out of the way as they play.




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Your ultimate pear primer for fall

Move over pumpkin spice, the humble pear is a true harbinger of fall. Here's how to choose and eat the different types of pears.




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Why do we eat more when we're with our friends and family?

It's not just that your mom encourages second helpings. Studies show that a phenomenon called "social facilitation" is one factor in why we overeat with others.




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Film Debut Honors the Journeys of Childhood Cancer Survivors

‘Moments of Joy’ highlights Aflac’s near-25-year commitment to raising awareness for childhood cancer while addressing the challenges kids face.




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'Tis the season for setting your food boundaries

The holiday season is a weighted one, full of food and food-pushers. Here's how to gently, but firmly, stand your ground.




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10 foods to improve your mood

Those so-called comfort foods aren't doing you any favors.




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Mediterranean diet could add years to your life

The secret ingredient in the Mediterranean diet is in the antioxidants.




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In the Green Room: Jason Mraz on touring green

Video: Jason Mraz talks about touring green with Chuck at Farm Aid.



  • Arts & Culture

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Gentlemen, start your solar panels

NASCAR racetracks are at the heart of red-state America, but here they are installing photovoltaic farms, running on ethanol and biodiesel, and mowing the lawn



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Could alligator fat become a source for biodiesel?

Lipids derived from gator fat meet nearly all of the official standards for high-quality biodiesel.




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What your eye color says (and doesn't say) about you

Those baby blues mean something, but perhaps not what you think.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Glowing plants might soon light your home

Scientists created the glowing effect without any genetic modification.



  • Research & Innovations

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The biggest source of microplastics in fresh water is laundry lint

Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass.




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10 unusual ways air pollution harms your health

Air pollution is so pervasive it even affects babies in the womb and causes long-term mental and physical health problems.




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Viruses love it when you touch your face

Experts say we make it easy for germs to invade by touching our eyes, nose and mouth.




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Tune up your immune system in the garden

Do your immune system a favor and go dig in the dirt. The bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa and nematodes will do you good.




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Live out your Atlantean fantasies in this bonkers undersea eco-city proposed for Japan

WIth room for 5,000 residents, the $26 billion Ocean Spiral scheme offers a subaqueous alternative to overcrowded and costly terrestrial living.



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How green is your city?

These are the largest towns in America with the smallest environmental footprints.




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Lamp powered by a single plant can stay lit for hours

No outlet needed for this lamp — just plug it into the nearest plant.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

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Can you charge your electronics with static electricity?

Scientists are working to harness the power of the static electricity to power our devices. It's a surprisingly mysterious natural phenomenon.



  • Research & Innovations

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At this conference, being short is your ticket in

Scenes from the Little People of America conference in Washington, D.C.



  • Arts & Culture

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What secrets does your face tell?

A new technology can look at you and tell if you're a great poker player, an extrovert or even a genius.



  • Research & Innovations

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Atlanta to Appalachia: My unlikely journey from urban gridlock to country living

How embracing a serene, rural lifestyle has taught me to use a chainsaw, ride a pickup and get off my blood pressure medication.




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A snake on the loose is big news in our town

A 15-foot-python has been on the lam in Morgantown, West Virginia, for almost a week, and it's all anyone can talk about.