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You know the stereotype: A girl, inspired by her Barbie dolls, wants to achieve the "perfect" figure. But what about boys and G.I. Joe?

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Hiding Vegetables in Other Foods Isn't Going to Make Kids Healthy

The surprising results of a new study suggest that if kids are familiar with vegetables it makes no difference at all if you sneak them into food.

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The Top 4 Drugs That Can Land You in the Emergency Room

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Today in Research: Preschoolers Aren't Getting Outside Enough

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Pink Slime: What's Really at Stake

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The Coalition against Typhoid was established to combat this neglected disease and advocate for the millions currently suffering from it.

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The Benefits of Berries to the Brain

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Mother's Helper: A Shocking Thing I Learned After Giving Up My Eggs

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Is Bariatric Surgery the Solution to America's Obesity Problem?

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Study of the Day: Women Are Much Happier When Men Feel Their Pain

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Today in Research: A Deluge of Twins; College Is Good for You

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The Incredible Success of a Heart Monitor Made for the iPhone

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