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Marijuana's THC May Increase 'Noise' in Your BrainThe level of "neural noise," or the random neural activity in the brain increases when people are given THC, a new study finds.
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Stress May Raise Risk of Memory Problems in Older PeopleOlder people who have higher levels of stress may face a greater risk of developing cognitive problems, a new study finds.
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High-School Cheerleading Injuries Are Often SevereInjuries that occur in cheerleading tend to be more severe than those that occur in other sports, a new study finds.
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Pesticide in Milk Decades Ago May Be Linked to Parkinson's DiseaseA pesticide that was once common in milk could be linked with Parkinson's disease, a new study finds.
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More US Kids Are Being Diagnosed with ADHDThe percentage of U.S. children who are diagnosed with ADHD is still on the rise, new research finds.
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Marijuana Extract May Help Treat Epilepsy, Small Study SuggestsA liquid form of the compound cannabidiol (CBD), which is found in marijuana, may help treat epilepsy, a small new study suggests.
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Pediatricians Unveil New Recommendations for Office VisitsFor children and teens, there's a new schedule that lists what should happen at each doctor's checkup.
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Predisposition to Obesity May Be Carried in SpermThe information carried in a man's sperm cells may depend on his body weight, a small new study finds.
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Too Much TV Really Is Bad for Your BrainYoung adults who spend too much time in front of the TV may start seeing the effects of this as early as middle age, a new study finds.
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Safe Sleeping Is Just 1 Part of Preventing SIDSA safe sleeping environment is crucial for preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). But other factors are important too.
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Infections with Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Can Cause Brain Inflammation, DeathThe chikungunya virus usually causes fever and severe pain, but it may also lead to brain inflammation and even death, a new study shows.
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PMS May Warn of High Blood Pressure in FutureThe headaches, low-energy feelings and other signs of PMS may signal an important health risk for women.
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More Infant Deaths Blamed on Crib BumpersCrib bumpers cause deaths and should be banned, researchers say.
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Lonely? You May Be More Likely to Get SickLonely people may have worse health than those who are less socially isolated. New research points to why.
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Attention Disorder Drugs May Harm Kids' SleepKids who take medications for ADHD may develop sleep problems, new research finds.
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Researchers Grow Vocal Cord Tissue That Can 'Talk'People who have lost their voice due to vocal cord tissue damage could some day be helped by a new advance: Lab-grown vocal tissue.
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Bright Light Therapy Can Ease Depression SymptomsFor people with depression, "bright light therapy" might help, a new study suggests.
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College Rape Study Reveals Alcohol, Drug Use PatternResearchers are starting to better understand sexual assault on colleges campuses, and some of the risk factors that it may involve.
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Kids' Drug-Resistant Bacteria Blamed on Farm Antibiotic UseKids are developing infections that are hard to treat because the bacteria are resistant to the drugs commonly used in raising farm animals.
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How Ebola Spread: Map Could Aid Outbreak ResponsesA new map reveals the path the Ebola virus took as the deadly virus spread across Sierra Leone.
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Parents Targeted by TV Ads Putting 'Healthful' Spin on Kid's DrinksCommercials for kids' snacks may lead parents to think the foods are healthier than they really are, researchers suggest.
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A 'Natural' Herb Can be Poisonous, Woman LearnsA woman who was a "trained herbalist" wound up in the ICU after using a natural remedy.
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Tummy Tucks May Be Riskier Than Other Plastic SurgeriesTummy tucks have a higher rate of major complications than other cosmetic plastic-surgery procedures, according to a new study.
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Anti-Vaccination Websites Use 'Distorted' Science, Researchers FindMany websites that promote unscientific views about vaccinations use pseudoscience and misinformation to spread the idea that vaccines are dangerous, according to a new study.
