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2015 health news
by Amanda MacMillan
When we look back on 2015, we may remember it as the year women got their own “little pink pill,” sugar and bacon got a bad (okay, an even worse) rap, and one lucky firefighter got a whole new face. These past 12 months have certainly produced their fair share of fascinating medical news—some stories that taught us new lessons about our health, and others that reinforced beliefs we’ve suspected for years.
Thanks to recent discoveries and breakthroughs, we’re more informed than ever about how to live happy, healthy lives. Here are some of the biggest health stories of the year, and what they can teach us about our bodies, our minds, and our lifestyle choices.