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Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases

Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say

Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say

Chimps Show Signs of Culture
Animals conform to behavior dictated by society in which they live, researchers say

Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study
In worm model, genes gained from two parents helped offspring thrive, study shows

Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind
Study finds measurable health benefits for those with easy access to nature

Healthier Neighborhoods Help Keep Diabetes at Bay
Quality of local food stores and parks influences risk, research shows

Environmental Chemicals May Affect Male Reproduction
European study finds more evidence in areas where more men have problems

Global Cooperation Urged to Control Species-Crossing Disease
Goal is to prevent zoonotic infection rather than just track outbreaks, experts say