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If Your Strawberries Taste Bland, Pesticides May Be to Blame

If you’ve ever bitten into a juicy, red strawberry only to find that it was watery and somewhat flavorless, certain pesticides could be to blame. Read more

Forget 10,000: Every 500 Steps Seniors Take Reduces Their Risk of Heart Problems

People over 70 who take an extra 500 steps a day lower their risk of heart failure or stroke by 14 percent, according to a new study. Researchers say that, for senior citizens, every 500 additional daily steps reduce the risk of heart trouble. Read more

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One Easy Way to Fight Antibiotic Resistance? Good Hand Hygiene

Antibiotics save lives by killing bacteria that cause infections. But antibiotics don’t just kill infection-causing bacteria or stay in the area of the body where the infection is occurring. Instead, antibiotics spread across the body and inhibit or kill any sensitive bacteria they encounter. Read more