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• 1 in 4 U.S. Teens Has Had a Concussion: Study

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• 1 Woman in 5 With Migraine Avoiding Pregnancy: Study

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• 11/15 -- Long COVID Rare in College Athletes

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• 5 Healthy Steps to Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer's

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• 5 Tests You Should Not Order for a Child With Autism

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• '6 Stages' Approach Might Help Families Coping With ADHD

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• A Consistent Bedtime Is Good for Your Heart

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• A Good Workout Could Boost Your Thinking for Up to 2 Hours

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• A Promising New Therapy Against OCD?

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• A Simple Way to Boost Kids' Reading Skills?

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• A Vitamin Could Be Key to Women's Pain After Knee Replacement

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• 'Active Grandparent': Humans Evolved to Exercise in Old Age

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• Addictive Opioid Painkillers Might Not Be Needed After Knee Surgery

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• ADHD May Help Predict Adults' Car Crash Risk

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• ADHD Medication ODs Rising in U.S. Kids, Teens

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• ADHD Meds Can Help Preschoolers, But Effects Vary

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• ADHD Meds May Help Keep Some Kids From Thoughts of Suicide

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• ADHD Raises Adult Suicide Risk, Especially for Women

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• Adult ADHD Can Mean Fewer Jobs, Worse Pay

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• Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Odds for Physical Illnesses: Study

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• After COVID-19 Exposure, When Can Young Athletes Resume Play?

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• After Heart Attack, Cardiac Rehab Begins Road to Recovery

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• AHA News: Feeling Stressed About Your Role in Life? For Women, That Could Be a Health Risk

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• AHA News: How to Keep Kids Active While Learning From Home – and Why That's Vital

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• Air Pollution May Harm Older Women's Brains

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• Another Long-Term Health Issue Tied to Abuse in Childhood: Cholesterol

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• Aortic Tears Are Even More Deadly for Women, Study Finds

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• Are Avid Exercisers at Higher Risk for ALS?

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• Are Standard Tests Accurate at Spotting Concussion?

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• Astronauts Will Need Tough Workouts on Any Mission to Mars

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• Athletes Face Twice the Odds for A-Fib

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• Autism May Spur Eating Disorders in Adolescence, Study Finds

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• Autism Now Diagnosed in 1 in Every 44 Children, CDC Says

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• 'Baby Talk' Could Help Spot Infants With Autism

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• Baby's Sleep Issues Could Sometimes Signal Autism: Study

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• Being a 'Night Owl' Raises Odds for Diabetes If You're Obese

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• Beta Blocker Heart Meds Might Pose Special Risks for Women

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• Better Diet, More Exercise Equals Better Blood Pressure

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• Black Kids at Higher Odds for ADHD

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• Black Women at Higher Heart Risk During Pregnancy

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• Brain Study Suggests Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys

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• Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive

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• Breathing Dirty Air Could Raise a Child's Risk for Adult Mental Illness

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• 'Broken Heart Syndrome' Has Risen During Pandemic: Study

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• Can Fitbits, Apple Watch Be a Dieter's Best Friend?

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• Can You Exercise Your A-fib Away?

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• Cardiac Rehab Boosts Quality of Life After Heart Attack: Study

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• Caregivers Feeling the Strain This Tough Holiday Season

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• Childhood Trauma Linked With Higher Odds for Adult Neurological Ills

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• Children Use Both Sides of the Brain to Understand Language

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• Clearing Out Clutter Might Not Help People With Dementia

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• Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Be Prepared

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• Cold Weather Exercise Could Burn More Fat

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• College Can Really Ramp Up Stress for People With ADHD

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• Common Complication of Pregnancy Tied to Higher Stroke Risk Later

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• Common Heart Defect Limits Exercise Ability: Study

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• Concussion Ups Odds for Many Brain Conditions

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• Coronavirus Fears Have People With Asthma, Emphysema Avoiding the ER

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• Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?

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• Could Beating Drums Help Beat Autism?

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• Could Hospital Visit Records Help Docs Spot ADHD, Autism Early?

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• Could Kids Swim Their Way to Better Vocabularies?

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• Could Mom's Thyroid Levels Influence ADHD in Kids?

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• Could Taking a Swing at Golf Help Parkinson's Patients?

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• Could Umbilical Cord Blood Help Ease Autism?

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• Could Virtual Training Help Parents of Kids With Autism Manage Behavior?

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• Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning Signs

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• COVID May Trigger Heart Condition in Young Athletes

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• COVID-19 Appears to Have No Lasting Impact on College Athletes' Hearts

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• CPAP Mask for Sleep Apnea May Boost Daytime Activity Levels

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• Daily Half-Hour Walk Can Greatly Boost Survival After Stroke

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• Dance Injuries Jump in United States

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• Death During Sex Very Rare Among Those Under 50

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• Depression in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Issues in Kids

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• Depression May Hinder Recovery From Narrowed Arteries

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• Depression Often Follows Stroke, and Women Are at Higher Risk

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• Diabetes Drug Might Help Women With Preeclampsia Prolong Their Pregnancy

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• Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Raise Lifelong Heart Risks for Children

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• Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Eye Issues in Kids

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• Diabetes While Pregnant Ups Odds for Heart Disease Later

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• Do C-Section Babies Become Heavier Adults?

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• Do Prescription Sleep Medicines Even Work?

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• Do Touchscreens Make Your Toddler More Distractible?

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• Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You

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• Does Hostility Predispose You to a Second Heart Attack?

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• Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?

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• Don't Snow Shovel Your Way to a Heart Attack

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• Doubly Good: Healthy Living Cuts Your Odds for the 2 Leading Killers

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• Drug May Curb 'Sluggish' Thinking in Some Adults With ADHD

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• During Pandemic, Don't Let Up on Heart-Healthy Behaviors

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• Early On, Many Seniors Were Unfazed by Coronavirus Warnings, Study Finds

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• Early School Sports Reduce ADHD Symptoms Years Later for Girls

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• El estrés no siempre desencadena una recaída en los trastornos de la alimentación, según un estudio

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• Elevate Your Outdoor Workout

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• Epidural in Delivery Not Linked to Autism: Study

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• Even a Little Exercise May Help Slow Parkinson's

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• Even Chores, Socializing Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia

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• Even for Preschoolers, Healthier Hearts May Mean Healthier Brains

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• Even Light Exercise Can Speed Stroke Recovery

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• Even Without Concussion, Athletes' Brains Can Change After Head Jolts: Study

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• Everyday Activities That Can Cut Your Odds for Dementia

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• Exercise Boosts Blood Flow to Brain, Keeping it Sharp

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• Exercise Boosts Survival for People With Implanted Defibrillators

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• Exercise Could Help Fight 'Chemo Brain' in Breast Cancer Patients

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• Exercise Doesn't Boost Health If You Stay Obese, Study Finds

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• Exercise Habits Key to Gauging Seniors' Longevity

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• Exercise Helps Ease Arm, Shoulder Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery

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• Exercise Might Make Breast Milk's Goodness Even Better

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• Exercise Rehab Should Include Stroke Survivors, Study Suggests

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• Exercise Ups Life Span for Type 2 Diabetics

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• Exercise, Puzzles, Games: They Help Men's, Women's Brains Differently

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• Extra 10 Minutes of Daily Activity Could Save 110,000 U.S. Lives Annually

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• Fat Around Your Heart Could Be Especially Deadly

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• FDA Approves First New Children's ADHD Drug in 10 Years

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• 'Feel Good' Hormone Won't Help Ease Kids' Autism, Study Finds

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• Fewer Adults With ADHD Have 'Excellent' Mental Health

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• Fewer Painful Procedures Could Help Preemies' Brain Development: Study

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• Fewer U.S. Women Aware of Their Heart Risks

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• 'Few-Foods' Diet Could Be Recipe for Easing ADHD Symptoms

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• Find (and Keep) Your Exercise Motivation

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• First Major League Soccer Player Is Diagnosed With CTE

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• Fitter in 1820: Today's Americans Spend Much Less Time Being Active

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• Fooled by Fake News: Does Age Matter?

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• Former College Football Players Suffer More Brain Disorders as They Age

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• Four Factors in Midlife Predict a Healthy Old Age for Women

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• Gene Could Explain Why Some Women Don't Need Pain Relief in Childbirth

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• Genetics Might Explain Some Cases of Cerebral Palsy

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• Get Fit in Middle Age to Boost Your Aging Brain

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• Get Moving While Dinner’s Cooking

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• Get Moving, Seniors: It's Good For Your Brain

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• Gluten Doesn't Trigger 'Brain Fog' for Women Without Celiac Disease: Study

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• Got Sciatica? Stay Active and Start Early on Physical Therapy

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• Grandmother's Brain In Sync With Her Grandkids': Study

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• Half of Adults With ADHD Have Struggled With Alcohol, Drug Use

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• Half of Americans Now Think Playing Football 'Inappropriate' for Kids: Survey

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• Having OCD May Triple a Person's Odds for a Stroke

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• Healthy Living Can Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer's

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• Healthy Living in Middle Age Really Pays Off in Senior Years

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• Heart Disease Gaining on Cancer as Leading Cause of Death in Young Women

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• Heart Disease Often Comes in Pairs, Spouse Study Shows

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• Heart Palpitations Can Be Common During Menopause

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• Heart Screening of Young Athletes Is Cost-Effective

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• High Blood Pressure May Affect More Pregnant Women Than Thought: Study

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• High Blood Pressure While Pregnant Linked to Poorer Memory Years Later

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• High School Football Doesn't Affect Brain in Middle Age, Study Says

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• Hit Your Head? Look for These Warning Signs of Concussion

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• Holidays Are Peak Time for Heart Attack: Protect Yourself

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• Hormones May Explain Greater Prevalence of Alzheimer's in Women

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• Hot, Hot, Hot! Exercise Safely in Summer

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• How Bilingual Brains Shift Quickly Between Languages

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• How Does Exercise Guard Against Dementia? Study Reveals Clues

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• How Many Steps to Walk Away From Diabetes?

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• How Ritalin Works in the Brain

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• How Your Neighborhood Can Hamper Your Teen's Sleep

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• Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study

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• Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?

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• Is Apathy an Early Sign of Dementia?

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• Is Empathy Born in Mom's First Hugs?

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• Is Insulin Resistance a Recipe for Depression?

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• Is There a 'Risk-Taking' Center in the Brain?

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• It's a Scream: Human Brains Alert to Positive Shrieks

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• Jog on: Exercise Won't Raise Your Odds for Arthritic Knees

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• Just 250 Fewer Calories Per Day Brings Big Health Rewards for Obese Seniors

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• Just Starting Exercise in Your 60s? It'll Still Do a World of Good

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• Kids With ADHD Have Differences in 'Neural Flexibility,' Brain Study Shows

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• Kids With Autism Have Unique Gut 'Microbiomes'

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• Kids With Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues

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• Knowing Your A-Fib Triggers Could Help You Avoid It: Study

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• Lead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores

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• Leaded Gas, Banned Decades Ago, Might Still Harm People Today

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• Live Healthy, Live Longer Without Dementia

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• Lockdowns Are Leaving Kids With ADHD in Crisis

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• Lockdowns Gave Boost to Type 1 Diabetes Control in Kids

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• Lupus Drug Prevents Low Heartbeat in High-Risk Newborns: Study

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• Major Head Trauma May Up Risks for Dementia

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• Many Kids Aren't Wearing Helmets While Sledding, Poll Finds

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• Many Overweight Kids Already Have Hardened Arteries, Diabetes

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• Maria Shriver and AARP Take on Alzheimer's in Women

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• Marijuana Use Tied to Higher Odds for Thoughts of Suicide

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• Mastering the Violin Won't Help Your Child Master Math: Study

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• Meeting the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes in the Teen Years

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• Mental Confusion an Early Warning Sign of Severe COVID-19

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• Middle-Age Obesity Linked to Higher Odds for Dementia

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• Migraine Before Menopause Could Be Linked to High Blood Pressure Later

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• Migraines and More Severe Hot Flashes Could Be Linked

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• Migraines? Get Moving: Exercise Can Help Curb Attacks

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• Mom's Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child's Stroke Risk Decades Later

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• Mom-to-Be's 'Leaky' Heart Valves May Pose More Danger Than Thought

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• Month-Long Recovery From Concussion Is Normal: Study

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• More Evidence Sugary Drinks Harm Women's Hearts

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• More Evidence That Exercise Protects the Aging Brain

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• More Fast-Food Outlets, More Diabetes in Your Neighborhood

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• More Kids With Autism May Be Doing Well Than Thought

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• More Than 200,000 Americans Have Lupus

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• More Years Playing Football, More Brain Lesions on MRI: Study

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• Most Athletes With Genetic Heart Ailment Can Return to Play

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• Most Knee Cracking Is Normal, Expert Says

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• Music Classes Strike a Chord in Kids' Brain Development: Study

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• Nearly 7% of U.S. Kids Have Had a Head Injury or Concussion

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• Neurodevelopmental Issues Double in Babies Exposed to COVID in Womb: Study

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• New Insights Into How Eating Disorders Alter the Brain

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• New Insights Into Treating Mild Head Injuries

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• New Study Examines Sexuality of People With Autism

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• NFL Players Face 4 Times the Odds of ALS

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• No 'Fall Back'? Sleep Experts Argue Against Daylight Standard Time

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• No Link Between Antidepressants in Pregnancy, Epilepsy in Children

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• 'Non-Drug' Approaches Can Fight Depression in People With Dementia

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• Obesity Plays Role in Higher Breast Cancer Rates for Black Women

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• Obesity Ups Women's Odds for Early Hip Fracture

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• One Activity Causes 4 Out of 5 Sports-Linked Spinal Injuries

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• One Type of Injury Should Raise Red Flag for Domestic Violence

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• One-Third of Americans With Arthritis Get No Exercise

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• Only 1 in 10 Kids With ADHD Will Outgrow It

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• Osteoporosis Might Also Raise a Woman's Odds for Hearing Loss

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• Over Half of American Children Have Detectable Lead Levels in Their Blood

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• Overweight With Arthritic Knees? You Might Want to Avoid Tennis

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• Owners Can Play Big Role in Dogs' Problem Behaviors

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• Pandemic Can Overwhelm Those With Autism

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• Pandemic Causing Havoc for Kids With ADHD

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• Pandemic Especially Tough on Kids With ADHD

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• Pandemic Has Greatly Diminished Services for Kids, Adults With Autism

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• Pandemic Silver Lining: Steep Drop in Kids' Fractures

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• Parents' Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism

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• Parent's Skin-to-Skin Hug Does Ease a Baby's Pain, Brain Study Suggests

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• People With Autism at Higher Risk for Suicide, Self-Harm: Study

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• Pesticide Harmed Children's Brains: Lawsuits

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• Physically Active at Work? It's Not as Healthy as Leisure Exercise

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• Plasma Injection Therapy May Be Useless Against Achilles Tendon Pain

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• Playing Football, Hockey in High School Ups Odds for Stimulant Abuse

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• Post-Stroke Rehab: There's a Sweet Spot in the Timing

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• Post-Workout Sauna Might Boost Your Health Even More

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• Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus

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• Pot Use While Pregnant Tied to Higher Odds for Autism in Kids

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• Pregnancy, Delivery Safe for Women Born With Heart Defects

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• Premature Birth Tied to Higher Risk for ADHD

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• Premature Delivery Raises Odds for Cerebral Palsy

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• Prescriptions for U.S. Kids Declined During Pandemic

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• Pressed for Time? HIIT It

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• Preterm Birth Ups Mom's Long-Term Heart Disease Risk: Study

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• Preventing Alzheimer's

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• Quick Bursts of Exercise Can Help Diabetics' Hearts

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• Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer May Have Long-Term Risk for the Heart

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• Raising a Child With ADHD Can Test a Parent

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• Reading Aloud to Your Kids Might Make Them Smarter

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• Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer's by 5 Years: Study

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• Repeat Bone Density Tests Might Not Be Needed, Study Finds

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• Retired and Want to Stay Sharp? Hop on the Internet More Often

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• Road to Healthy Middle-Aged Brain May Begin in Childhood

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• Rugby Injuries Last Long After Pros, Amateurs Stop Playing: Study

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• Scientists Track Spirituality in the Human Brain

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• Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms

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• Singer Selena Gomez to Launch Mental Health Platform

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• Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk

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• Sitting Tai Chi Helps Stroke Survivors Recover

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• Sleep Builds the Brain in the Early Years, Then Maintains It

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• Smog Could Reduce Exercise's Benefit to Your Brain

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• Smog Harms Women's Brains, But One Food May Help Buffer the Damage

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• Smoking Raises Aneurysm Risk for Women

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• Some Folks Do Age Slower Than Others

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• Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect Behavior

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• Some NFL Players May Be Misdiagnosed With Brain Disease: Study

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• Some Teens Are Overdosing With Meds Prescribed for ADHD, Anxiety

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• Sperm Samples May Help Predict Autism Risk in Offspring

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• Spouses Share a Lot – Including Heart Health, Study Shows

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• Squeaky or Furry: New Insights Into Dogs' Love of Toys

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• 'Stairs Test' Quickly Measures Your Heart Health

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• Strep Throat Doesn't Worsen Tourette But May Affect ADHD: Study

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• Stress Not Always a Trigger for Relapse in Eating Disorders: Study

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• Strict Rest Not Recommended After Sports-Linked Concussion, Experts Say

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• Stroke Treatment Gap Narrows Between Men and Women

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• Stubbed Your Toe? Only Real Swear Words Help Dull the Pain

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• Studies Relying on Brain Scans Are Often Unreliable, Analysis Shows

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• Study Links Muscle Mass to Severity of Hot Flashes in Women

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• Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids?

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• Table Set for One May Be Tough on Women's Hearts

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• Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom's Voice

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• Teens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults

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• Telehealth: Tips for Helping Kids With Autism Take Part

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• The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism

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• There May Be a 'Best Bedtime' for Your Heart

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• Too Many Fertility Specialists Still Use a Painful, Useless Procedure: Study

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• Too Much Screen Time Could Raise Your Odds for Stroke

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• Tough Childhoods Are Tough on Adult Hearts: Study

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• 'Tough Guy' Mentality Keeps Athletes in Denial About Pain

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• T-Shirt Study Shows Importance of Mom's Smell to Bond With Baby

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• Type 2 Diabetes Drug Metformin Could Help Prevent Some Breast Cancers

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• Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Is Especially Unhealthy: Study

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• U.S. Hispanics at High Heart Disease Risk and Many Go Untreated: Report

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• Ultra-Processed Foods Are Ultra-Bad for Your Heart

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• Unhealthy in Your 20s? Your Mind May Pay the Price Decades Later

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• Use of Ritalin, Other Stimulants Can Raise Heart Risks for Older Adults

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• Various Mental Illnesses Share Same Genes: Study

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• Very Smart Dogs Learn Words Quickly, Study Shows

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• Vigorous Exercise Safe for Those at Risk of Knee Arthritis

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• Visiting a 'Dental Fear' Clinic Can Help Improve a Child's Smile

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• Walking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart

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• Want to Avoid Sleep Apnea? Get Off the Sofa

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• Want to Live Longer? Exercise Is Key, Study Confirms

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• What Athletes Should Know About COVID-19, Heart Damage and Working Out

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• What Is Endometriosis, and How Is It Treated?

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• What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Concussions

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• What's Behind Unexplained Epilepsy in Kids? A Gene Test May Tell

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• When Are Head Injury Risks Highest for Young Soccer Players?

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• When Diabetes Strikes in Pregnancy, Do Women Eat Healthier?

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• When Is Your Very Earliest Memory?

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• Which Kids' Sports Have Higher Odds for Head Injury?

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• Why a Newborn's First Breath Is So Important

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• Why Don't People Have Memories of Their Infancy?

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• Why Early Bedtime May Be Best for People With Type 2 Diabetes

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• Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy

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• Why Strokes Can Affect Women, Men Differently

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• Women Get Help Later Than Men When Heart Attack Strikes

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• Women Get Worse Care for Heart Attack

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• Women in Their 50s Can Lower Their Stroke Risk – Here's How

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• Women Less Likely to Get Best Care for Deadly Form of Stroke

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• Women Less Likely to Get Standard Heart Medications

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• Women More Prone to Concussion's Long-Term Harms: Study

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• Women With Type 1 Diabetes May Have Fewer Childbearing Years: Study

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• Working From Home? Posture, Ergonomics Can Make It Safe

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• Workouts Boost Health of People With Kidney Disease

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• Worries May Raise Men's Heart Risks, Even When Young

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• Wristband 'Zapper' Might Help Calm Tourette Syndrome

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• Years Leading to Menopause See Uptick in Women's Heart Risks: AHA

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• You Don't Have to Be Obese for Belly Fat to Harm You, Heart Experts Warn

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• Young Women at Higher Risk for Stroke Than Male Peers: Study

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• Your Morning Cup of Coffee Can Affect Your Heart's Rhythms

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• Zika May Have Damaged More Infants' Brains Than Expected

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• Zika Virus Tied to Profound Developmental Delays