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The ancient art of reflexology focuses on pressure points exclusively on hands and feet. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it really relieves stress.

The hypothalamus works with the pituitary to keep the body in homeostasis. HowStuffWorks checks out this tiny workhorse.

HowStuffWorks looks at what oxytocin is and whether it really promotes love and bonding.

HowStuffWorks looks at the function of the hippocampus and the role it plays in storing long-term memories and creating new ones.

HowStuffWorks finds out the meaning behind the word 'homeostasis' and five ways it's really important for your body.

There's been a steady uptick in Lyme disease across the United States since 1997, but the news isn't all bad. HowStuffWorks explains.

Womanikin will help train people to perform CPR on bodies with breasts. HowStuffWorks looks at the 'training bra' for CPR.

HowStuffWorks takes a look at some fruits that have a lot of sugar, including mangoes and pineapples.

HowStuffWorks talks to experts to find out why some people love to pop zits — or even watch zit-popping videos on YouTube.

HowStuffWorks asks whether patients should ask doctors for reimbursement when they have to wait a long time to be seen.