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

    Coupons, samples, branded hats and T-shirts: When teens use or wear promotional items from companies that make alternative tobacco products like electronic cigarettes, they are more likely to try those products, new research shows. The study included...

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

    Suicide rates are on the rise among American children, but the increase is greatest among girls, a new study finds. “Overall, we found a disproportionate increase in female youth suicide rates compared to males, resulting in a...

    • Posted May 17, 2019
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  • Sugary Drinks and Fruit Juice May Increase Risk of Early Death

    Most folks know that sugary drinks aren’t healthy, but a new study finds fruit juices are not much better. In fact, consuming them regularly may help shorten your life, researchers say. “Older adults who drink more sugary...

    • Posted May 17, 2019
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  • What to Do When Your Child Throws a Fit

    You know the scenario — your child has a meltdown, leaving you frustrated, embarrassed and arguing even though your brain says it’s a battle you’re not likely to win. Tantrums often start during the “terrible 2’s” because...

    • Posted May 17, 2019
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  • Essentials for Growing Tasty Herbs on Your Windowsill

    Whether you have a dedicated space in an outdoor garden or just a few buckets on a small patio, there’s nothing quite like having your own herb garden for giving your cooking fresh flavor boosts. But what...

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  • Colon Cancer Increasingly Striking the Young Worldwide

    The rise in colon cases among younger adults that’s been seen in the United States is also occurring in wealthier nations worldwide, new research shows. In the decade leading up to 2014, the number of cases of...

    • Posted May 17, 2019
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  • Could Hypnotherapy Be Alternative to Opioids for Pain?

    Hypnosis might sound like a magic trick to some, but the therapy can be an effective pain reliever, a new review shows. The review covered 85 studies that have tested hypnosis for easing “experimental models” of pain...

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  • Health Highlights: May 17, 2019

    LED Blue Light Poses Eye, Sleep Risks: Report Undeclared Soy in Some Salads, Wraps at Whole Foods Markets Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry: CDC Bill Banning Abortion at 8 Weeks Passed by Missouri Senate

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  • Health Tip: Helmet Safety

    A helmet can prevent someone from a serious head injury, says the New York State Department of Health. Some states even require people, especially children, to wear helmets while biking or skateboarding. The Department of Health encourages...

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  • Health Tip: Physical Milestones at Age One

    Clues about your child’s physical development can be found in the way the child moves and plays, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By the age of 1, the CDC says most children can:...

    • Posted May 17, 2019
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