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Smartphones, Tablets Sabotaging Teens' Sleep

Latest Medical News - October 20, 2017 - 8:00am

Study found more adolescents getting less rest because of temptations of technology



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sleep Disorders, Teen Health
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3 Million Americans Say They Carry Handguns Every Day

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 3:00pm

And many keep them concealed, review finds

Source: HealthDay
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State Laws Help Reduce Concussions in Youth Sports

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 3:00pm

Study finds more students are reporting symptoms, preventing recurring injuries



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Safety, Concussion, Sports Safety
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Is a Dangerous Bird Flu on the Horizon?

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 1:00pm

H7N9 is still confined to China, but new research suggests potential for wider transmission



Source: HealthDay
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Could Too Much Exercise Be Bad for Men's Hearts?

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 11:00am

Maybe, but only for white men, study suggests



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, How to Prevent Heart Disease, Men's Health
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More Young Kids Spending Lots of Time on Phones, Tablets

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 11:00am

Survey finds big jump over past 6 years in media availability, use for youngest Americans



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Health Disparities, Parenting
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People Deemed Better Looking, Better Off After a Nose Job

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 11:00am

But the study only included patients who achieved 'ideal' results



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
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1 in 5 Young Women Who Tan Indoors Get Addicted

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 8:00am

Depression and worries about appearance common in those who can't skip the tanning bed, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Does Your Dog 'Talk' to You?

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 8:00am

Study may advance what's known about canine-human communication



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pet Health
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Even a Little Walking Can Lengthen Your Life

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 8:00am

Less than the recommended 150 minutes a week still seemed to help, study found



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Benefits of Exercise, How Much Exercise Do I Need?
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FDA Approves 2nd Gene Therapy

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 8:00am

Yescarta fights a type of lymphoma; move is heralded as helping open 'new era' in medical care



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Lymphoma
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Self-Harm on the Rise Among Teen Girls

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 8:00am

Behavior was strongly linked to greater suicide risk, UK study found

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Self-harm, Teen Mental Health
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The Upsides and Downsides of Telecommuting

Latest Medical News - October 19, 2017 - 6:00am

Review suggests need for clearer boundaries between work, personal life



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Occupational Health
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Higher Doses of Vitamin D May Boost Preemies' Bone Health

Latest Medical News - October 18, 2017 - 4:00pm

Doubling amount given also improved their growth

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Premature Babies, Vitamin D
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Skip Opioid Treatment for Migraine in The ER

Latest Medical News - October 18, 2017 - 3:00pm

Non-narcotic drug far more effective in new study



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Emergency Medical Services, Medicines, Migraine
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Firefighters Exposed to Carcinogens Through the Skin

Latest Medical News - October 18, 2017 - 8:00am

Immediate decontamination might help reduce harms of contact with hazardous chemicals, study suggests



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Occupational Health
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Newer Blood Thinners May Not Bring Higher Bleeding Risk

Latest Medical News - October 18, 2017 - 8:00am

Risk is similar to warfarin, study reports



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Arthritis Can Strike Children

Latest Medical News - October 18, 2017 - 6:00am

In these young patients, joint inflammation caused by overactive immune system

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Juvenile Arthritis
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How Foods Labeled 'Healthy' Can Still Make You Fat

Latest Medical News - October 18, 2017 - 6:00am

Those that contain high amounts of sugar trigger snacking later, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diets, Nutrition, Weight Control
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Be Wary of Shopping for Pet Meds Online

Latest Medical News - October 17, 2017 - 4:00pm

To be 'purrfectly' safe, check with your vet first, suggests FDA



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pet Health
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