Why Teens Sext
2013-12-20
Teens reveal why they send sexually explicit text messages. Their survey answers may surprise you.
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Antidepressants and Autism
2013-12-19
New study finds no significant association between use of SSRIs during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder.
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Sedentary Behavior and Your Health
2013-12-18
Women spend the majority of their waking hours engage in sedentary behavior, study finds.
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Cancer: Annual Report to the Nation
2013-12-17
Fewer Americans are dying of lung cancer as smoking decreases. The news is also good for breast, colon and prostate cancers.
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Marijuana and Memory
2013-12-16
Heavy pot smoking may cause brain abnormalities and memory problems, study finds.
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Cell Phone Use and Grades
2013-12-13
Endless talking and texting linked to greater anxiety and lower grades for college cell phone users.
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Benefits of Mammography
2013-12-12
Review of 4 large studies on mammography concludes screening leads to substantial reduction in breast cancer deaths.
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Acid Reflux Drugs and Vitamin Deficiency
2013-12-11
Long-term use of popular medications prescribed for acid reflux and chronic heartburn linked to Vitamin B deficiency.
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Breast Size, Exercise and Cancer Risk
2013-12-10
Larger-breasted women and those who don’t exercise are at greater risk of dying from breast cancer, study finds.
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Cinema Concerns
2013-12-09
Movie characters who engage in risky behaviors may encourage teens to experiment with alcohol, drugs, cigarettes or sex.
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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Diet
2013-12-06
A healthy diet filled with fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts costs about $1.50 more per day than a diet filled with processed foods, study finds.
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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Diet
2013-12-06
A healthy diet filled with fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts costs about $1.50 more per day than a diet filled with processed foods, study finds.
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U.S Pregnancy Rates
2013-12-05
Teen pregnancy rates hit historic low, while pregnancy rates for women 30 and older continue to rise.
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Mammography Screening Intervals
2013-12-04
Women who have frequent mammograms less likely to be diagnosed with cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes, study finds.
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