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Yahoo LifestyleThe flu has killed 10,000 Americans as the world worries over coronavirus
While coronavirus is certainly worrisome, there’s another major health threat that seems to be getting lost in the fray: the flu, which as already killed 10,000 people in the U.S.
Yahoo LifestyleCoronavirus myths debunked: Here's what you need to know
Misinformation and fear about the novel coronavirus — which was declared a global health emergency on Thursday — have been spreading almost as quickly as the virus itself. Here's what you need to know.
Yahoo LifestyleFDA warns Purell to stop claiming hand sanitizers help kill the flu, Ebola and MRSA
The FDA fired off a warning letter to Purell's parent company, Gojo Industries, over their marketing claims that the hand sanitizer could kill viruses such as the flu and Ebola.
Yahoo LifestyleWhy women are more prone to serious complications from drinking alcohol
It’s no surprise that heavy drinking comes with health consequences, but women in particular are more prone to serious complications from alcohol.
Yahoo LifestyleHere's why this flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in years
This year’s flu season may end up being one of the worst the U.S. has seen in years, with at least 6.4 million Americans coming down with the flu so far.
Yahoo LifestyleThese are the must-see meteor showers of 2020
Astronomer Jackie Faherty, PhD, shares the four major meteor showers to watch this year.
Yahoo LifestyleCancer patient in Romania dies after catching fire during surgery
A 66-year-old woman in Romania was accidentally set on fire during surgery for pancreatic cancer.
Yahoo LifestyleBirth month may influence the risk of death from heart disease, says study
The month in which you’re born may influence your future heart disease risk, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal.
Yahoo LifestyleThis school science experiment will make you want to wash your hands: ‘So disgusting’
Teachers at an Idaho elementary school tried a hygiene science experiment that they hoped would encourage kids to wash their hands and spread fewer germs.
Yahoo LifestyleThe scientific reason why we’re so obsessed with Baby Yoda
Everyone except for Oscar Isaac it seems is obsessed with Baby Yoda.
Yahoo LifestyleStudy says flirting at work reduces stress: ‘Enjoyment is key’
A new study finds that mutual, light flirting among co-workers, who respect and trust each other, can help reduce stress at work.
Yahoo LifestyleThis is the age people find the most meaning in their lives, study shows
A new study, looking at whether people had found or were searching for meaning in their lives, revealed that meaningfulness peaks at a certain age.
Yahoo LifestyleCan drinking coffee actually reduce dementia risk?
A new study finds that drinking coffee is associated with a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Here's what you need to know.
Yahoo LifestyleOver 2,000 Americans have already died from the flu this year — here's what you need to know
This year’s flu season has already led to as many as 2,400 deaths — including six children, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Yahoo LifestyleHow birth control pills may be affecting women’s brains
A new study finds that oral contraceptives appear to change an important part of the brain, but experts say the results aren't "game-changing."
Yahoo LifestyleStudy links permanent hair dye to increased risk of breast cancer, particularly among black women
Women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners may be at an increased risk of breast cancer — particularly black women.
Yahoo LifestyleDoctors perform first heart transplant of its kind on military veteran: ‘It’s a monumental leap forward’
Doctors at Duke University Hospital performed the first heart transplant of its kind, called donation after circulatory death (DCD), on a military veteran.
Yahoo LifestyleHere’s why perineum sunning isn’t a good idea
The wellness trend of “perineum sunning” is all about letting in a little light where the sun literally doesn’t shine. Here's why you shouldn't.
Yahoo LifestyleHere are the food recalls to be aware of before preparing Thanksgiving dinner
Before you start preparing Thanksgiving dinner, here are the food recalls happening in the U.S. that you need to be aware of.
Yahoo LifestyleDog owner licked by pet dies after suffering ‘multi-organ’ failure
Dogs (and cats) have bacteria in their mouths that, in rare cases, can cause a serious, and even fatal, infection in humans.
Yahoo LifestyleYou can bring a full Thanksgiving turkey on an airplane — just check the cranberry sauce
You actually can fly with a turkey and even some side dishes in your carry-on, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Yahoo Style UKHere’s what eating a festive dinner does to your body
With so many delicious dishes within reach over the festive season, it’s hard not to get carried away by filling your plate — and your belly — to capacity.
Yahoo Lifestyle3 STDs have skyrocketed in the U.S., new CDC report says — here’s what you need to know
The rates of three STDs — gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis — have reached an all-time high in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Yahoo LifestyleHere’s what eating Thanksgiving dinner does to your body
With so many delicious dishes within reach on Thanksgiving, it’s hard not to get carried away by filling your plate — and your belly — to capacity.
Yahoo LifestyleWhat you need to know about intermittent fasting — and who should avoid it
The popular weight-loss trend of intermittent fasting has continued to gain steam, with celebrities extolling its virtues. Here's what you need to know about it.