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Smartphones, Tablets Sabotaging Teens' Sleep
Study found more adolescents getting less rest because of temptations of technology
Source: HealthDay
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State Laws Help Reduce Concussions in Youth Sports
Study finds more students are reporting symptoms, preventing recurring injuries
Source: HealthDay
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Is a Dangerous Bird Flu on the Horizon?
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?
Maybe, but only for white men, study suggests
Source: HealthDay
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More Young Kids Spending Lots of Time on Phones, Tablets
Survey finds big jump over past 6 years in media availability, use for youngest Americans
Source: HealthDay
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People Deemed Better Looking, Better Off After a Nose Job
But the study only included patients who achieved 'ideal' results
Source: HealthDay
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1 in 5 Young Women Who Tan Indoors Get Addicted
Depression and worries about appearance common in those who can't skip the tanning bed, study finds
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Tanning, Women's Health
Does Your Dog 'Talk' to You?
Study may advance what's known about canine-human communication
Source: HealthDay
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Even a Little Walking Can Lengthen Your Life
Less than the recommended 150 minutes a week still seemed to help, study found
Source: HealthDay
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FDA Approves 2nd Gene Therapy
Yescarta fights a type of lymphoma; move is heralded as helping open 'new era' in medical care
Source: HealthDay
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Self-Harm on the Rise Among Teen Girls
Behavior was strongly linked to greater suicide risk, UK study found
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Self-harm, Teen Mental Health
The Upsides and Downsides of Telecommuting
Review suggests need for clearer boundaries between work, personal life
Source: HealthDay
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Higher Doses of Vitamin D May Boost Preemies' Bone Health
Doubling amount given also improved their growth
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Premature Babies, Vitamin D
Skip Opioid Treatment for Migraine in The ER
Non-narcotic drug far more effective in new study
Source: HealthDay
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Firefighters Exposed to Carcinogens Through the Skin
Immediate decontamination might help reduce harms of contact with hazardous chemicals, study suggests
Source: HealthDay
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Newer Blood Thinners May Not Bring Higher Bleeding Risk
Risk is similar to warfarin, study reports
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Deep Vein Thrombosis
Arthritis Can Strike Children
In these young patients, joint inflammation caused by overactive immune system
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Juvenile Arthritis
How Foods Labeled 'Healthy' Can Still Make You Fat
Those that contain high amounts of sugar trigger snacking later, study finds
Source: HealthDay
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Be Wary of Shopping for Pet Meds Online
To be 'purrfectly' safe, check with your vet first, suggests FDA
Source: HealthDay
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