The potent influence of social media may include tobacco use. By analyzing 29 previously published studies, researchers found that people who viewed social media that…
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Want to get fit and stay fit? Arlington, Va., may be the city for you: For the fifth year in a row, it has been…
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(HealthDay News) – – Car crashes and deaths are on the rise in U.S. states that have legalized recreational marijuana, a new study finds. “Marijuana,…
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Medical schools are doing a better job of recruiting minority students, but they still struggle to keep those would-be doctors on the roster. That’s the…
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Every town wants low crime rates. But a new finding may offer a whole new reason to advocate for the change: Falling crime rates may…
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Long, restful and — most importantly — regular sleep is key to helping kindergarteners adjust to school, and a new study urges parents to start…
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Traffic accidents kill about 1.35 million people around the world each year. As the United Nations convenes a meeting on global road safety, new research…
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The natural gas being piped into your home contains a wide array of toxic chemicals, including nearly two dozen so harmful they’re classified as hazardous…
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Heat coupled with smog can be a particularly lethal mix, especially for older adults, a new study finds. Unfortunately, both hot temperatures and air pollution…
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Adolescents who experience cyberbullying are more likely to think about suicide, a new study shows. Researchers found a link between being bullied online, through texts…
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(HealthDay News) – Using ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft can reduce the number of impaired drivers on the roads, potentially leading to fewer…
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While kids in a classroom are likely to be familiar with all their classmates after a short time, the children they are assigned to sit…
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