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• 1 in 18 U.S. Teens Carries a Gun to School: Study

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• 1 in 3 Young Adults Suffers From Loneliness in U.S.

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• 1 in 4 Gets Unneeded Antibiotics at Children's Hospitals

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• 1 in 4 Parents Say No to Play Date Invites

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• 1 in 5 Kids Don't Strap on Helmets Before Biking

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• 2 of 3 Parents Read Texts While Driving

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• 3 Parenting Essentials to Safeguard Kids' Well-Being

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• 3 Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits

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• 6 Years: How Long New Parents Can Expect to Lose Sleep

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• 8 Ways to Make Every Day a Valentine For Your Kids

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• A New Approach to Stop High-Risk Drunk Drivers

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• A Parent's Guide to Managing Kids' Asthma During the Fall

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• A Puppy in Santa's Sack? Probably Not, Say Parents

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• Addicted to Video Games? This Treatment Might Help

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• ADHD in Childhood May Mean Financial Struggles Later

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• Adult Support Can Make the Difference for Boys From Tough Neighborhoods

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• Age Often Dampens Narcissists' Self-Love, Study Finds

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• Ageism Disappears When Young and Old Spend Time Together

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• AHA News: 4 Steps to Stealth Health During a Fall Getaway

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• AHA News: Are Thrill-Seekers With Heart Conditions Courting Danger?

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• AHA News: Baby Born With 'One-of-a-Kind' Heart Receives Transplant

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• AHA News: Family Adopts Three Children With Three Different Heart Conditions

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• AHA News: For Kids With Heart Defects, the Hospital Near Mom May Matter

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• AHA News: Kids With High Blood Pressure Need Smooth Transition to Adult Care

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• AHA News: Need a Break? A Vacation Really Can Be Good for You If It's Done Right

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• AHA News: This Couple Did Everything Right, Then Their 3-Year-Old Drowned

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• Airport Scanners OK for People with Implanted Heart Devices: Study

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• All That Twitter, Snapchat May Not Be Bad for Teens

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• Americans Are Spending Even More Time Sitting, Study Shows

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• Americans Toss Out Nearly a Third of Food at Home

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• Anger a Threat to Health in Old Age

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• Another Video Game Risk to Watch Out For

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• Are Diets High in Processed Foods a Recipe for Obesity?

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• Are E-Scooters a Quick Ticket to the ER?

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• Are You an 'Extreme Early Bird'?

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• As Finals Draw Near, College Kids' Diets Worsen

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• As Health Experts Fear Possible Coronavirus Pandemic, U.S Evacuates More Americans

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• As Liquor Stores Close, Murder Rates Decline

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• As School Starts, Pack That Lunch With Nutritional Goodies

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• Attention, Seniors: Drink More Water and Head Off Disease

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• Autism Diagnoses Reliable at 14 Months, Study Finds

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• Babies' Exposure to Household Cleaning Products Tied to Later Asthma Risk

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• Babies Still Dying Due to Unsafe Sleep Practices

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• Baby in Your Room, Not in Your Bed: Good Advice, but Are Parents Listening?

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• Backpacks Shouldn't Be a Back-to-School Burden on Health

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• Ban on Sale of Sugary Drinks Trimmed Employees' Waistlines

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• Bans Not Keeping Drivers With Implanted Defibrillators off the Road

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• Bathing a Baby Less Scary Than It Sounds

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• Bedroom Light at Night Might Boost Women's Weight

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• Best Gift From Dad for Kids: More Time Together

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• Better Sleep Equals Better Grades in College

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• Beware of Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Begins

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• Beyond Baby Talk: Helping Early Language

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• Body Adapts, Recovers From Occasional 'Pigging Out,' Study Finds

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• Budding Altruists? Tots Give Up Food to Help Others, Study Finds

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• Can Siri or Alexa Help You Beat Addiction? Don't Count on It

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• Can Your Smartphone Make You Fat?

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• Can't Work Out During the Week? 'Weekend Warriors' Still Benefit

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• Celebrity 'Fat-Shaming' Affects All Women, Study Finds

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• Checklist: What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

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• Climate Change May Translate Into More Fatal Injuries

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• Close Friendships Boost Your Self-Esteem, and Vice Versa: Study

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• Coffee on Your Mind? Even Thinking About It 'Arouses' the Brain

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• Colon Cancer Striking More Under 50, and More Often in Western States

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• Coming Soon: A 'Pot Breathalyzer'?

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• Common Plastics Chemicals Linked to Autism Traits in Young Boys

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• Coronavirus Cases Top 40,000, While Deaths Hit 908

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• Coronavirus Cases Top 64,000 Worldwide, With Nearly 1,400 Deaths Reported

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• Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Shoot Up Sharply, While 14th Case Reported in U.S.

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• Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 1,000, While 13th U.S. Case Confirmed

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• Coronavirus Doesn't Have to Scare You or Your Kids, Psychologists Say

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• Coronavirus Spread Slows, But Death Toll Jumps to 1,113

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• 'Couch Potato' Lifestyle Poses Danger to Women's Hearts

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• Could a Kid's Microbiome Alter Their Behavior?

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• Could Fish Oil Be an ADHD Remedy for Some Kids?

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• Could Strep Throat Become Untreatable?

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• Could Treating Gut Bacteria Help Ease Autism Symptoms?

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• Could Your Cellphone Charger Electrocute You?

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• Crash Risk Much Higher for Teen Drivers With ADHD

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• 'Dad Shaming' Is Real, Survey Shows

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• Depressed Moms, More Anxious, Troubled Kids?

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• Differences Found in Brains of Kids Born to Depressed Parents

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• Distracted by Their Smartphones, Pedestrians Are Landing in the ER

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• Does Cancer Battle Bring Personal Growth? Yes and No, Survivors Say

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• Does Diet Affect a Child's ADHD?

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• Does Having Kids Make Couples Happier? New Study Says Yes, But …

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• Does Mommy Wine Culture Pose Health Risks?

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• Does Parents' Smoking Raise Future Heart Risks for Kids?

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• Does Taking Screens Away Help Sleep-Deprived Teens?

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• Don't Blame Technology for Young People's Mood Problems: Study

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• Don't Drink and Drive on the Fourth

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• 'Don't Give Up:' Parents' Intuition Spots a Rare Illness Before Doctors Do

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• Don't Miss Mental Health Issues in Your College Student

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• Earlier Bedtimes Help Kids Fight Obesity

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• Early Risers May Be a Little Less Likely to Get Breast Cancer

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• Easy Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism and Burn Calories

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• Eating Out: A Recipe for Poor Nutrition, Study Finds

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• E-Scooters Plus Drinking: A Fast-Pass to the ER?

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• Even Housework, Gardening Can Help an Older Woman's Heart

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• Even Untrained Dogs Seem to Know Human Gestures

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• Every Sudden Infant Death Deserves a Closer Look: Report

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• Exercise Can Help Prevent Depression, Even for Those at High Risk

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• Expectations for New Star Wars Movie Could Sway Your Viewing Pleasure

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• Explaining, Easing the Horror of Mass Shootings for Your Kids

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• Exposing Baby to Foods Early May Help Prevent Allergies

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• Extreme Eating Habits Could Be an Early Clue to Autism

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• Eye-Soothing Tips for Computer Users

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• 'Failure to Launch': Poll Finds Many Older Teens Still Too Reliant on Parents

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• Family Therapy Best for Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder

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• 'Fast and Feast' Diet Works for Weight Loss

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• Fast-Food Joints on Your Way to Work? Your Waistline May Widen

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• Few Teen Boys at Risk for HIV Get Tested

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• Financial Disaster May Prompt Self-Destructive Behavior

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• For Asthmatic Kids in Tough Neighborhoods, Family Is Key

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• For Obese People, Commuting by Car Can Be a Killer: Study

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• For People With Autism, Encounters With Police Can Turn Dangerous

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• For Poor Kids, Less Time Spent on Reading, Exercise: Study

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• Fussy Baby May Raise Mom's Risk of Depression

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• Get Healthier With a Mental Reset

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• Get Ready for the Sleepiest Day of the Year

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• Girls With Autism Diagnosed Later Than Boys

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• Giving Your Child a Time-Out Won't Cause Long-Term Damage: Study

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• Good Sleep a Must for Teens With ADHD

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• Got 'Couch Potato' Teens? It's Not Helping Their Mental Health

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• Grandma Isn't So Lonely After All

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• Gunshot Survivors May Struggle With Emotional Aftermath for Years

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• Happiness in Marriage May Rest in Your Genes

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• Have a Purpose, Have a Healthier Life

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• Have Apps, Get in Shape?

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• Have Kids, Buy More Produce?

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• Heading to Europe This Summer? Get Your Measles Shot

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• Health Tip: Addressing Your Child's Biting Habit

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• Health Tip: Amusement Park Safety

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• Health Tip: Anger Management

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• Health Tip: ATV Safety

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• Health Tip: Autumn Driving Safety

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• Health Tip: Avoid Distracted Driving

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• Health Tip: Avoid Mouth Injuries in Children

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• Health Tip: Avoiding Cholera

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• Health Tip: Baby's First Tooth

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• Health Tip: Banishing Bad Study Habits

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• Health Tip: Basics of Newborn Care

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• Health Tip: Caring for Dental Braces

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• Health Tip: Celebrate Graduation Responsibly

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• Health Tip: Changing Diapers 101

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• Health Tip: Children and Pets

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• Health Tip: Choking Hazards for Children

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• Health Tip: Choosing a Car Seat

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• Health Tip: Choosing a Pediatrician

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• Health Tip: Diarrhea in Kids

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• Health Tip: Drive Safely During Rush Hour

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• Health Tip: Driving on Black Ice

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• Health Tip: Ear Piercing For Kids

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• Health Tip: Easing College Application Anxiety

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• Health Tip: Food Safety for Travelers

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• Health Tip: Giving Medicine Safely to Children

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• Health Tip: Help Children Manage Stress After a Shooting

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• Health Tip: Help Your Child Safely Lose Weight

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• Health Tip: Helping Children Adjust to a Move

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• Health Tip: Home Remedies for Nightmares

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• Health Tip: Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?

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• Health Tip: Keep Your Teen Driver Safe

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• Health Tip: Make Traveling Easier on Your Pet

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• Health Tip: Managing Hearing Loss in Children

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• Health Tip: Managing Swearing by Your Child

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• Health Tip: Mental Illness Warning Signs

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• Health Tip: Parenting Adopted Teens

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• Health Tip: Parking Lot Safety

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• Health Tip: Positive Parenting in Mid-Childhood

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• Health Tip: Pregnancy and Amusement Park Rides

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• Health Tip: Preparing Your Car for Winter

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• Health Tip: Preparing Your Child For Sleepaway Camp

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• Health Tip: Preventing Child Burns

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• Health Tip: Responsibilities of Non-Vaccination

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• Health Tip: Ridesharing Safety

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• Health Tip: Safe Sleep For Babies

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• Health Tip: Safely Storing Guns

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• Health Tip: Safety Steps if Your Child is Home Alone

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• Health Tip: Signs of Learning Disabilities

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• Health Tip: Staying Well During the School Year

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• Health Tip: Stop Nail Biting

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• Health Tip: Stretches for Young Athletes

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• Health Tip: Thermometer Options

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• Health Tip: Too Much Screen Time

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• Health Tip: Treating an Infant's Fever

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• Health Tip: Treating Head Lice Safely

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• Health Tip: Understanding Tourette Syndrome

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• Health Tip: Warning Signs of Drowsy Driving

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• Health Tip: Your Changing Voice

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• Health Tip: Your Child's Runny Nose

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• Healthy Habits Can Slide After Starting Heart Medications

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• Help for Impotence Starts With Frank Talk With Doctor

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• Helping the Young Mind Grow

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• Homework Help: For Parents

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• How Much Does Your Kid Weigh? Chances Are, You're Underestimating

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• How Phubbing Can Threaten Your Love Life

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• How Safe Is It to Fly?

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• How to Get on Track When Weekend Eating Is Your Downfall

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• How to Help Your Kids Achieve a Healthy Weight

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• How to Kickstart Your Creativity

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• How to Move Past Life's Inevitable Speed Bumps

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• How to Prevent Sneaky Summer Weight Gain

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• How to Protect Your Kids From Drowning

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• How to Raise Global Citizens of Tomorrow

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• How to Stay Close as a Couple Now That Baby Is Here

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• How to Stay Fit When You're Traveling for Work or Fun

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• How Young Is Too Young to Leave Kids Home Alone?

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• HPV Vaccination Rate in U.S. Girls Has Stalled

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• Inactive Lifestyle Begins as Early as Age 7: Study

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• Instagram 'Self-Harm' Posts Give Rise to Copycat Behavior

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• Is Your Smartphone Making You Fat?

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• Is Your Smartphone or Tablet an Injury Risk?

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• Kangaroo Care Reduces Infant Deaths

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• Keep Stress Under Control as Holiday Season Starts

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• Keep Your Child Safe in Her High Chair

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• Kids in Hot Cars: How to Prevent Heatstroke Deaths

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• Kids in Poor Neighborhoods Face Higher Odds for Obesity as Adults

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• Lesbian, Gay Youth at Higher Risk for Self-Harm

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• Less Pain, More Car Crashes: Legalized Marijuana a Mixed Bag

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• Less 'Screen Time,' More Sleep = Better-Behaved Kids

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• Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

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• Lifestyle May Matter More Than Your Genes in Early Heart Disease

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• Like Kids and Dogs, Your Cat Really Does Need You

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• Looks Like Guys Are More Prone to Pack on the 'Freshman 15'

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• 'Lost Wallet' Test Reveals How Honest People Are

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• Make a Plan for Gardening Next Spring With Your Kids

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• Making the Most of Your Baby's First 3 Years

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• Man Residing in China Is First U.S. Citizen to Die From Coronavirus

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• Many Feel 'Frozen' When Heart Attack Strikes

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• Many Kids in Rural U.S. Are All Too Familiar With Handguns

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• Many Kids Traveling Overseas Aren't Vaccinated Against Measles

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• Many Lesbian, Gay Teens Still Face Rejection by Parents

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• Many Parents Would Switch Doctors Over Vaccination Policy, Poll Finds

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• Many Teens Don't Know They Are Vaping Nicotine

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• Many Youngsters Aren't Ready for Kindergarten

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• Med Students' Smartphones Loaded With Staph, Other Germs

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• 'Microbiome' May Be Key to Autism Symptoms

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• Millennials Believe 'Narcissist' Label, But Don't Like It

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• Money Motivates Smokers to Quit Long Term, Study Finds

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• More Americans Evacuated From China as Coronavirus Cases Top 31,000 Worldwide

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• More Americans to Be Evacuated From China; 12th Coronavirus Case Reported

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• More Lasting Damage From Gun Violence Than Car Accidents

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• More Teens Learning to Drive in Safer Conditions

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• More Than 600,000 Opioid Abusers Raising Kids in U.S.

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• More Than Half of Cancer Survivors Don't Abstain From Alcohol

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• More TV, Tablets, More Attention Issues at Age 5

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• More U.S. Kids Are Shunning Sweetened Drinks

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• More U.S. Teens Are Vaping Pot

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• Most Airplanes Not Equipped With First Aid for Kids

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• Most Americans in the Dark About Cancer-Causing HPV, Survey Finds

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• Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens

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• Most U.S. Pot Users Think They Can Get Away With Driving High

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• Most Young Vapers Aren't Using E-Cigs to Quit Smoking: Survey

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• Nearly Half of U.S. Patients Keep Vital Secrets From Their Doctors

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• New Study Reports Alarming Surge in E-Scooter Accidents

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• New Year's Resolutions Didn't Stick? Try a Monday Reset

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• Nix That TV in Your 4-Year-Old's Bedroom

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• Not Getting Enough Shut-Eye? You Have Plenty of Company

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• Nurturing Childhood Boosts Odds of a Happy Adult Life: Study

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• Nutritional Supplements Don't Ward Off Depression: Study

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• Older Parents May Have Better Behaved Kids

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• One-Third of U.S. Kids Too Sleepy to Succeed in School

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• Open Communication Helps Teens Manage Type 1 Diabetes

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• Paid Family Leave Helps Keep Babies' Vaccines on Track: Study

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• Pain Twice as Common for Kids With Autism: Study

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• Paper Books Beat Tablets for Parent-Child Interactions, Study Finds

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• Parent Who Listens Can Help Kids Thrive Despite Trauma

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• Parents Can Help Their Sleep-Deprived Teens

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• Parents Who Belittle Their Children May Be Raising Bullies

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• Parents, Grandparents to Blame for Many Child Drug Poisonings, CDC Warns

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• Parents, Here's How to Protect Your Child During Measles Outbreaks

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• Parents, Throw the Garden at Your Picky Eater

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• Pediatric Group Issues Updated ADHD Guidelines

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• Poor Diet Might Raise Your Cancer Risk

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• Pot-Using Drivers Still Impaired After the High Fades

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• Pressuring Kids to Diet Can Backfire, Damaging Long-Term Health

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• Processed Foods Are Making Americans Obese

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• Raising a Child With ADHD Can Test a Parent

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• Reacting Against a 'Too Clean' World, Some Parents Go Too Far the Other Way

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• Real World Tips on Being a Healthy Parent

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• Recognizing When Your Parents Need Help

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• Record Number of Pedestrian Deaths Seen in U.S.

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• Reworked Nasal Flu Vaccine Looks Good for Kids, Pediatricians' Group Says

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• Scared Safe: Pics of Sun's Damage to Face Boost Sunscreen Use

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• Scientists Uncover More Autism Genes

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• Screening Truckers for Sleep Apnea Cuts Health Insurance Costs

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• Screening for Chinese Coronavirus to Start at 3 Major Airports: CDC

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• Seek Help Fast If You Have Heart Attack Symptoms on Vacation

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• Selfie Craze Has Young Americans Viewing Plastic Surgery More Favorably: Study

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• 'Selfies' Might Someday Track Your Blood Pressure

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• Sex Isn't Always What Drives 'Sexting'

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• Sexting May Be Less Common Among Teens Than You Think

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• Should Air Quality Checks Be Part of Your Travel Planning?

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• Shower Your Valentine With Love All Year Long

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• Simple CPR Doubles Survival Odds

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• Sit All Day at Work? Exercise Can Counter That

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• Slow Down and Enjoy a Safe Christmas

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• Slow Down! Eating Too Fast Can Pile on the Pounds

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• Smallest Tots Spending Too Much Time on Screens

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• Smartphone App Gets Heart Patients to Follow Their Rx

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• 'Smartphone Slouching' More Serious Than It Sounds

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• So You've Had Weight-Loss Surgery. Now What?

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• Sports Coaches Recruited to Help Stop Dating Violence

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• Spring Time Change Tied to More Fatal Car Crashes

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• Studies Confirm HPV Shot Is Safe

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• Suicide Rates Fall When States Raise Minimum Wage: Study

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• Suicides Increase Among U.S. Kids, But More in Girls Than Boys

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• Suspect Your Child Has an Ear Infection? There May Soon Be an App for That

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• 'Swinging' and Illicit Drugs Often Go Together, Study Finds

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• Teaching Kids the Importance of an Apology

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• Teen Drivers, Passengers Need to Be Safety-Conscious

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• Teen Girls' Online Sex Experiences Set Up Offline Dangers

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• Texting Trauma: Many Teens Suffer 'Digital Dating Abuse'

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• Texting While Walking Is Risky Business

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• Thanks for the Stinky Memories: Scientists Say Bad Smells Boost Recall

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• The 1-Parent Family and Kids' Health Risks

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• The 4 Keys to Emotional Well-Being

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• The Moose: A Rare But Often Deadly Road Hazard

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• The Wellness Boost of a Purposeful Life

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• Three Ways to Improve Focus and Concentration

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• Tigers, Rhinos and Bears Help Raise Money for Conservation

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• 'Tired, Stressed and Bored': Study Finds Most Teens Hate High School

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• Toddlers May Gain More From Paper Books Than E-Books: Study

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• Tongue, Lip Snip Surgeries May Be Overused in U.S. Newborns

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• Too Little Time to Exercise? Survey Suggests Otherwise

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• Too Much Screen Time May Be Stunting Toddlers' Brains

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• Too Much Smartphone Time May Invite Host of Health Woes

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• Traveling Abroad? Make Sure Your Measles Shot Is Up to Date

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• Trouble Driving At Night? Yellow Lenses Won't Help

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• Troublesome Teen? Try Changing Your Tone

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• Trying to Conceive? Both Dad and Mom Should Give Up Drinking in Months Before

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• TV Not a Good Sleep Aid for Young Kids

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• Twins' Deaths in Hot Car Highlight a Preventable Tragedy

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• U.S. Autism Rates Rising Fastest for Hispanics, Blacks

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• U.S. Cases of Infant Gut Illness Plummet After Vaccine Introduced

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• Unlocking Speech for Kids With Autism

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• Unplugging From Social Media on Vacation? It's Tough at First

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• Use of Club Drug 'Special K' Could Be Underreported

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• Vaping and Smoking May Signal Greater Motivation to Quit

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• Veggies' Popularity Is All in the Name

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• Vehicle Exhaust Drives Millions of New Asthma Cases Annually

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• Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Your Heart

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• Voice-Assisted Tech Can Be a Driving Hazard

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• Want to Save Money While Shopping? Leave Your Phone Home

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• Want Your Kids to Eat Veggies? Both Parents Must Set Example

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• Warm Bath Can Send You Off to a Sound Slumber, Study Finds

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• Wellness Programs Take Hold in American Workplaces

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• What and How You Eat Affects Your Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

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• What Fuels Your Appetite for Taking a Gamble?

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• What Happens to the Children When Parents Fight?

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• What Happens When Parents Talk to Kids Frankly About Sex?

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• What Helps Calm Agitated Dementia Patients?

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• What If 'Exercise Needed to Burn Off Calories' Was Included on Food Labeling?

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• What Is Your Cat Trying to Tell You? 'Cat Whisperers' Know

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• What Makes Your Food So Attractive to Seagulls?

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• What Parents Can Do to Prevent Teens From Driving Drunk

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• What Parents Overlook When Their Teen Is a Heavy Gamer

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• What to Do When Your Child Throws a Fit

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• What Works Best to Help Men With Overactive Bladder?

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• When Baby Makes Four

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• When Does Your Child's Flu Merit an ER Visit?

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• When E-Cig Makers Offer Promotional Items, More Teens Likely to Vape

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• When Fido Comes Along on Your Vacation

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• When it Comes to Classroom Performance, Praising Kids Works Best

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• When You Time Your Workout May Be Key to Staying Slim

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• Where Is the New Coronavirus Most Likely to Spread?

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• Who's More Apt to Be a Narcissist -- the Young or the Old?

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• Why ADHD Might Raise the Risk of Early Death

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• Why Do Young Women Get Addicted to Indoor Tanning?

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• Why Tidying Up Is Sometimes Harder Than Expected

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• Why Watch Sports? Fans Get a Self-Esteem Boost, Study Finds

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• Why You Should Make Family Meals Part of Your Busy Day

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• Your TV, Smartphone Screens May Send Toxins Into Your Home

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• Your Virtual Doctor Will 'See' You Now