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Man becomes dangerously sick from a feather duvet
Doctors say this is a cautionary tale for everyone who uses feather duvets
Dogs really take your loneliness away, double-control study shows
Dogs can do a world of good for you, new study emphasizes.
Tampons will no longer be taxed as luxuries in Germany
Like many countries, Germany had a questionable tampon tax.
Tech giant experiments with 4-day work week: productivity increased by 40%
Microsoft Japan gave its employees the Friday off and saw a boost in productivity as a result.
US voters support sexual education — regardless of their political beliefs
Democrats and Republicans disagree on many problems -- but they agree that more sexual education needs to be taught in school, a new survey reports.
Pet owners (and dog owners especially) are healthier, new study finds
In case you needed another reason to run down to the animal shelter, here's one.
Hot pavement can cause second-degree burns within seconds
... and thanks to climate change, the Apavement will be hot much more often.
Coming out: parents struggle for years to adapt after learning their child’s sexual orientation
A new study calls for better methods to support families with LGBT children.
How Nigerian music can help you choose ripe watermelons
Can you tell a watermelon's ripeness by knocking on it?
Charcoal toothpastes don’t work and are a ‘marketing gimmick’
Stop washing your teeth with charcoal, scientists urge.
Trees help keep cities cool and cozy — especially if there’s a lot of them
In truth, all cities in the world would benefit from planting more trees.
Dogs really help people stay fit, new study shows
As if dogs weren't precious enough, they also help with our fitness -- new research shows that dog owners are 400% more likely to meet recommended physical activity guidelines.
House chemicals reduce sperm in both men and dogs
The sperm-pocalypse might start from inside our homes.
Eating before going to sleep might not be all that bad, researchers find
Just don't go overboard with the snacks.
If you think cats are antisocial, it’s probably you, new study concludes
It's probably your fault -- of course.
Want to improve kids’ test scores? Help them reduce their anxiety, researchers say
It's a simple thing that can make a big difference -- especially for low-income children.
Here’s why you should never eat raw cookie dough
It's delicious, sure -- but cook it before you eat it.
Widely used insect repellent also kills off salamander larvae
Careful with that insect repellant.
