Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young
Study found older people preferred negative stories about younger folks
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Proximity Affects Influence of Online 'Health Buddies'
Study finds long-distance friends less likely to sway behavior than close-knit social networks
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Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list
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Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds
Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say
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Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race
California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely
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Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines
Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds
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Babies Born Late May Face Small Cerebral Palsy Risk
But researcher cautioned real risk is still very low for both late-term and pre-term newborns
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Personal Music Players Damage Hearing Over Time
Study found dramatic increase in hearing loss among teen girls who used them
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U.S. Pediatricians Decry Media's Portrayal of Sex
They urge more responsible programming, and ask doctors and parents to play a more involved role
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Genetic Studies Find Clues to 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' Risk
Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Almost 1 in 3 First-Time Deliveries Now Via C-Section
More must be done to curb the use of the procedure, which comes with risks, experts say
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Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids
Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries
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Potential Cause of Asthma-Like Symptoms Spotted in Mice
Findings may lead to new treatments for people with severe forms of the airway disorder, researchers say
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Dog Gene Offers Clues to Rare Human Brain Disease
Mutation may be similar in both species, study suggests
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Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines
Kids between 6 months and 9 years may need a double dose, depending on vaccine history
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