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How to Check for Testicular Cancer, and Why You Need to Start Doing It Early
Do yourself a favor and perform a self-exam already—this is the most common malignancy in guys ages 20 to 40.

13 Simple Changes That Lead to Huge Weight Loss
Your environment may be sabotaging you. Here's how to fight back.

Is Vaping Bad for You? Well, for Starters, Your E-Cig Vapors Might Contain Lead
A study found toxic levels of metals, including lead, in e-cigarette vapors

Why Doctors Are Freaking Out About the JUUL, the Latest E-Cigarette Trend
We know the JUUL is probably bad for you. We just don't know how bad.

10 Common Summer Illnesses and How to Avoid Them
From summer colds to backyard BBQ food poisoning, here’s how to avoid 10 of the most common seasonal ailments.

Do Interventions Actually Work?
As the opioid crisis rages on, interventions are on the rise. But the medical community is split on whether they actually work.

Carolina Reaper Chili Pepper Lands Man in Hospital With Thunderclap Headache
Beware the Carolina Reaper.

6 Years Ago, Surfer Greg Long Nearly Drowned. Here's How He Got Back on the Board.
In 2012, professional big wave surfer Greg Long got caught under a massive swell. A few days later, he was back in the water.

What Happens When You Put a Pharmacist at the Barber
As one study just uncovered, it could literally save lives.

Renowned Physicist Stephen Hawking Has Died at 76
Hawking, who had ALS, defied the odds and became a world-famous scientist.

The Weird Reason Why Listening to 'Despacito' Can Boost Your Workout
A recent study showed that listening to Latin-inspired music can improve your workout. So good news for Luis Fonsi, we guess.

Alzheimer's Might One Day Be Treated Like HIV
Researchers are working on turning Alzheimer's into a manageable chronic disease.