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Study: Teens Who Get Less Sleep More Vulnerable to Drinking Problems

Researchers found that sleep-deprived teenagers drink more than their peers

Published on January 18, 2015 at 12:32AM

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This is What Alcohol Does to Your Sleep

It’s a favored way to end a hectic day, but a drink before bed can disrupt your sleep

Published on January 17, 2015 at 05:17AM

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How Doctors Without Borders Is Fighting Malaria and Ebola at the Same Time

Treating malaria makes Ebola care easier

Published on January 17, 2015 at 12:48AM

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Yes, Closing Your Eyes Really Does Help You Recall Things Better

It works for both visual and audio memories, U.K. researchers find

Published on January 16, 2015 at 06:16PM

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The Flu Shot Isn’t Working Much This Season

People who got the vaccine aren't as shielded as they sometimes are

Published on January 16, 2015 at 03:33AM

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How Plastics From Your Clothes Can End Up in Your Fish

The key remains in your washing machine

Published on January 16, 2015 at 03:18AM

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Should I Eat Red Meat?

Do our experts have a tender spot for loin?

Published on January 16, 2015 at 01:47AM

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Lack of Exercise Is a Bigger Risk Factor Than Obesity in Premature Death

A short daily walk could literally save your life

Published on January 15, 2015 at 02:48PM

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These Common Mood Changes Can Signal Early Alzheimer’s

The vast majority of people with Alzheimer's disease will experience changes like depression and anxiety. But a new study published in the journal Neurology shows…

Published on January 15, 2015 at 05:33AM

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U.S. Hospitals Get Better at Preventing Infections

Progress in combatting a worldwide problem.

Published on January 15, 2015 at 04:02AM

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Here’s How To Get Kids To Eat 54% More Vegetables

A simple schedule change can make produce seem way more appealing

Published on January 15, 2015 at 04:02AM

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The FDA Has Approved an Implantable Device for Obesity

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new device that uses electricity to control hunger pangs

Published on January 15, 2015 at 03:32AM

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There’s a Promising Pill For Binge Eating Disorder

A drug typically used to treat ADHD in adults and kids may also be an effective treatment for binge eating disorder, a new study shows.…

Published on January 15, 2015 at 03:03AM

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You Can Make People Trust You With This Scent, Study Says

If you want to sneakily lull your colleagues into liking you, a new study published in the journal Frontiers suggests you may want to start…

Published on January 15, 2015 at 02:34AM

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Chipotle Pulls Pork From a Third of Its U.S. Locations

As long as they still have guacamole, everything should be fine

Published on January 14, 2015 at 11:50PM

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The More Hours You Work, the More You Drink, Study Says

People who work more than 48 hours a week are more likely to drink at dangerous levels than their counterparts who work fewer hours, according…

Published on January 14, 2015 at 11:18PM

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You Asked: Can Smiling A Lot Really Cause Wrinkles?

The answer will make you frown (another expression that creates age lines)

Published on January 14, 2015 at 09:19PM

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Duke Researchers Hail Breakthrough After Growing Muscle Tissue in Lab

The breakthrough will hopefully allow doctors to begin prescribing personalized medicine.

Published on January 14, 2015 at 01:19PM

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A Guide to What Kind of Eggs You Should Buy

Here's what you're really getting when you buy cage-free, vegetarian or the new California-certified varieties

Published on January 14, 2015 at 07:02AM

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When Can a Person Be Forced to Receive Medical Care?

'We subscribe to the principle that people should get to make decisions for themselves almost all the time'

Published on January 14, 2015 at 06:16AM

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Naps May Help Babies Retain Memories, Study Finds

A 30-minute nap is thought to be an appropriate sleeping time

Published on January 14, 2015 at 04:34AM

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Ebola Epidemic May End by June 2015 In Liberia

That’s only if current hospitalization rates continue, say researchers

Published on January 14, 2015 at 03:17AM

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Why the U.S. Is Losing Its Medical Research Edge

The United States may no longer be the leader in medical research due to lack of funding

Published on January 14, 2015 at 12:18AM

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7 Foods That Taste Better Now Than They Will All Year

Never know what's growing now? Let's take it one season at a time, with the Foods That Taste Better Now Than They Will All Year.…

Published on January 13, 2015 at 11:45PM

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The Problem with Treating Pain in America

A new federal report reveals holes in how we treat chronic pain

Published on January 13, 2015 at 07:32AM

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