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More Than 7 Percent of Kids on Behavioral Meds A new survey finds that 7.5 percent of children aged 617 are taking some sort of prescription medicine for emotional or behavioral difficulties.Its a first look at the problem, and supports evidence that more and more U.S.
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FDA moves to ban sales of e-cigarettes to minors The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed measures on Thursday that would ban the sale of e-cigarettes to consumers younger than 18, but would not restrict flavored products, online sales or TV advertising, likely disappointing some public health adv
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Well: Why Chocolate Is Good for Us Our digestive system has trouble with chocolate, which is why it may be good for us.
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Researchers See New Importance in Y Chromosome Two surveys have reconstructed the full history of the shrunken male chromosome, which provides regulatory genes that play a role throughout the body.
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Herbalife punished 600 distributors for medical claims: ABC News Herbalife, a weight loss and nutrition company being investigated for allegations of running a pyramid scheme, disciplined hundreds of distributors last year for making unsubstantiated medical claims about its products, ABC News reported on Wednesday. The
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Forecast Cut on Spending for Health The new cost estimate could help state officials and others pushing for the expansion of Medicaid undue the Affordable Care Act.
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Oklahoma high court clears way for two inmates' executions By Heide Brandes OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - The Oklahoma Supreme Court lifted a stay of execution on Wednesday for two murderers, put in place due to concerns over secrecy surrounding lethal injection drugs, clearing the way for them to be put to death nex
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Two Small Firms Adapt to ACA Small businesses are finding both benefits and costs as they attempt to navigate the Affordable Care Act.
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Marijuana use may lead to cardiac arrest A new study finds young adults who smoke cannabis increase their risk for heart attack and other cardiovascular problems
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Study: Pot use harmful to young people's hearts A new study on marijuana is raising concerns just as more states are legalizing the drug. Young and middle-aged adults who use marijuana could be putting themselves at risk for heart-related complications, even death. Bigad Shaban reports.
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