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This week: How to get high on your own hormones; the healing power of belief; cannabis and pain relief; how to "detox" your body; the tick that makes you allergic to meat; what we know about human milk; how to dispose of old medications.

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These hormones make you feel good. Here's how they work—and how to boost them, naturally

The release of the "feel-good" chemicals dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin are tied to specific lifestyle, exercise, and dietary choices. Here's what triggers each one—and what you can do to naturally boost them.

HOW TO GET HIGH ON YOUR OWN HORMONES

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Does belief have the power to heal? Even science says it might.

Whether it takes the form of a touch of the Holy Spirit at a Florida revival meeting or a dip in the water of the Ganges, the healing power of belief is all around us. Now science suggests that attending religious services may in fact improve your immune system and add years to your life. But it's not just religious belief that can inexplicably make you feel better.

UNLOCKING THE HEALING POWER OF YOU

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Does marijuana really relieve pain—or is it the placebo effect?

Many swear by the drug's ability to ease chronic pain. But experts say the evidence for it is "questionable."

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Can you really sweat out toxins? Here's what the science says.

If you're looking to detox your body, experts say the sauna isn't really the answer—but there are things you can do.

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This tick bite could make you allergic to red meat—and it's spreading

Alpha-gal syndrome, spread by bites from the Lone Star tick, was originally found primarily in the southeastern U.S.—but is now moving north and west as temperatures warm. Here's what we know about the allergy—and how to protect yourself.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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WHAT'S REALLY IN BREAST MILK?

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It sounds shocking, but it's true: We know more about cow's milk than human milk. But new research about the makeup of breast milk, the factors influencing its production—and why some women struggle to breasfeed—could change the lives of millions.

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT HUMAN MILK

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HOW TO DISPOSE OF OLD MEDS

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If you have a stash of unwanted, unused, or expired medicines somewhere in your home and you don't know the best way to get rid of them, you’re not alone. But flushing them or throwing them away can contaminate waterways, threatening people and wildlife. Here are some safer solutions.

THE RIGHT WAY TO DO IT

WHY DO WE PUT THESE THINGS IN OUR BODIES?

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What did the ancients use as deodorant? How did quinine become known as a lifesaver—and a cocktail ingredient? The history of the everyday things we often take for granted is filled with happy accidents.

UNUSUAL HISTORIES OF ORDINARY THINGS

A PILL THAT REMOVES RADIATION?

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Clinical trials have begun on a promising drug designed to remove radioactive particles from the body. It could protect us from radioactive fallout from a nuclear meltdown, and potentially remove gadolinium, an ingredient of the contrast dye used in MRIs—a chemical that was once thought to be harmless.

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