Why women get 'the ick,' plus incurable STD and colon cancer risk

By Fox News Staff

Published December 18, 2024

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TOP 3:

- Science reveals why women sometimes get "the ick" and feel disgusted by men.

- Nearly 900 million people under age 50 have an incurable and highly contagious STD.

- A specific type of cooking oil has been linked to colon cancer in a new study.

"The ick" describes a feeling of disgust toward the actions, appearances and other characteristics of someone’s partner, which experts say can have a "protective power." (iStock)

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Why women get 'the ick,' plus incurable STD and colon cancer risk

TOP 3:

- Science reveals why women sometimes get "the ick" and feel disgusted by men.

- Nearly 900 million people under age 50 have an incurable and highly contagious STD.

- A specific type of cooking oil has been linked to colon cancer in a new study.

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