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Santa Claus’ Visits Are Determined by How Rich a Neighborhood Is, Not How Nice the Kids Are

Santa’s visits are determined by neighborhood wealth, not children’s naughtiness, public-health researchers find. By Francie Diep (Photo: Kohei314/Flickr)…

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Angelina Jolie: Public-Health Hero?

A 2013 editorial by Angelina Jolie increased testing for a gene associated with breast cancer. Whether that was…

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How Cow Vaccinations Can Help Send Kids to School in Sub-Saharan Africa

Vaccinating livestock saves a substantial amount of money that can be put to other uses, economists find. By…

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Wind Energy Picking Up Steam Onshore and Off

Government approval of power lines to carry wind energy to the coasts is a sign that momentum is…

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Binge Drinking Has Hit the Baby Boomer Generation

Alcohol-related problems are on the rise among older Americans. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images) When you…

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It’s Not Just College Freshman Packing on the Pounds

A new study finds an average increase of 10 pounds over four years, setting them on a dangerous…

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Can Rom-Coms Make You a Better Person?

Don’t underestimate the effects of consistently communing with Hugh Grant. By Tom Jacobs Hugh Grant: rom-com God. (Photo…

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Are Cows Behind the Uptick in Methane Emissions?

Scientists highlight a worrying—and not well understood—spike in atmospheric methane. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images) Though…

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Can Deforestation Lead to Disease?

Land use changes in French Guiana make it possible for a potentially debilitating bacteria to thrive. By Nathan…

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How Discriminatory Policies Harm Latinos’ Mental Health

Living in a state with exclusionary immigration policies makes life difficult for immigrants, and can lead to anxiety…

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