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5 Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures
Plastic surgery started out as a way to treat accident victims and children with birth defects. But today, people associate it with purely cosmetic procedures. Which ones are the most popular?
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6 Tips to Cure Bad Breath
Looking to cure bad breath? Take a look at our 6 tips to cure bad breath to see how you can keep your breath as fresh as possible.
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Health and Beauty: 10 Questions for Dr. Oz
Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of books like "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: Staying Young," has turned his focus to beauty in the book "YOU: Being Beautiful." What does it take to be beautiful?
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How Baldness Works
Even though bald celebrities like Bruce Willis have achieved sex symbol status, many of the 40 million American men and women going bald aren't content with losing their hair. So what can they do about it?
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How Cavities and Fillings Work
Ever wonder how it is that something as incredibly hard as a tooth can get a hole in it? Learn how cavities form and how dentists create fillings to rebuild teeth, then learn how you can prevent cavities in the first place.
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How Hair Replacement Works
Millions of men and women around the globe are affected by thinning hair and severe hair loss. Learn about the various medications and procedures being used to \reverse\" these conditions."
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How Shaving Works
Learn about the social phenomenon of shaving and the evolution of shaving technology.
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How Tooth Whitening Works
In the past few years, tooth-whitening has exploded as the physical upgrade of choice. Unlike nose jobs and chin tucks, just about anybody can afford to try this at home. Learn about different whitening techniques and how they work, and decide if you should give it a try.
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Is fluoride considered a poison in most European countries?
Fluoridated water helps strengthen our teeth. But are we getting too much of a good thing? Some European countries have banned fluoride in drinking water.
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What causes halitosis?
What's more uncomfortable than having a conversation with a close talker? Having a conversation with a close talker who's sorely in need of a breath mint. Bad breath happens to good people, but why?
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What if I never cut my hair?
If you never cut your hair, would you end up looking like Cousin It from the Adams Family? It's possible, but unlikely. So what would happen if you never visited the barber or beauty shop again?
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Why do humans have body hair?
By waxing, shaving, plucking and shearing, we manage to keep unwanted hairs at bay. But considering how much you shell out for new razors and your trips to the salon, it's a wonder that we bend over backwards to groom a bunch of dead cells.
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Why do we have eyebrows?
Eyebrows serve as a beauty trait, and they're also used to add expression to your face. But is that the only purpose they serve? Why do we have them, and what would happen if they went away?
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Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Why does the combination of orange juice and toothpaste have to taste so awful? Why can't your sense of taste resolve the problem?
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12 Odd Beauty Products Throughout History
Today we worry about animal testing and lead in our lipstick. But our forebears took much bigger risks to look good -- check out some of the strange ingredients you'd find in cosmetic formulas in years past.
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Good Hair Days: A Case of Good Chemistry
Chemistry has everything to do with whether your hair is straight or curly; blond, red, or brown; easily shaped into your favorite style; or a difficult-to-manage unruly mop.
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How to Care for Your Feet
The best way to avoid foot trouble is to use preventive care. If you learn a few simple ways to exercise, stretch, and protect your feet with carefully chosen footwear, your feet will hold up for a lifetime. Learn more foot care tips in this article.
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How to Make Your Own Beauty Products
Quit spending money on cosmetic products that aren't quite right. Learn how to save money and create just what you want with our easy recipes for shampoos, lotions, and other beauty products.
See more »Hair-Care Tips
Fortunately, no one needs a salon or expensive products to have hair that looks healthy and stylish. With the right techniques, it can be among your most attractive features. Read our hair-care tips.
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