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By David Bois | Sat Nov 7, 2009 2:29 PM ET

Don't let the cure for the bedbugs bite. Nontoxic approaches to eradication are proven effective as well as protective of your health. Read More

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By David Bois | Fri Nov 6, 2009 2:54 PM ET

Houseplants make a living space more visually pleasing, but an invisible though important benefit they offer is removing poisons from bad indoor air. Read More

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By Darragh Worland | Fri Nov 6, 2009 1:46 PM ET

Hallelujah! A whole new kind of help could be just around the corner for women whose eggs are too old and men shooting blanks. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Thu Nov 5, 2009 2:18 PM ET

Morris Animal Foundation gives $13 million to undertake more than 200 animal research studies and train more veterinary scientists. Read More

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By Courtney Rubin | Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:37 AM ET

A chemical found in turmeric may help treat esophageal cancer. Read More

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By David Bois | Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:31 AM ET

Doctors have uncovered an explanation for why fish oil is so very beneficial, and why it will form the basis for promising additional research. Read More

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By Courtney Rubin | Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:08 PM ET

Researchers in New Zealand develop an ice cream they hope can help combat the side effects of chemotherapy. Read More

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By David Bois | Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:13 PM ET

There may be a genetic basis to why that rotten so-and-so swerved across two lanes of traffic and cut you off during your morning commute. Read More

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By Lisa Jo Rudy | Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Married people can increase their happiness by having children. Read More

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By David Bois | Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:00 AM ET

The beauty of the naked mole rat's genetic protection from cancer is more than skin deep. Read More

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