Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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Find out your parenting style and how it can influence your teen's behavior.
British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings
Study found age was key to whether patients knew HIV status and were getting treatment
Thanks a lot, guys: According to new research, your preference for younger mates could have caused menopause to arise in women.
A new study has found being picked on by a brother or sister can be harmful to a child’s mental health.
They weren't close friends. They didn't all know one another. But four working moms in the same South Jersey town shared a love of triathlons. They met for breakfast and decided to start something, a revolution, really - the Mullica Hill Women's Triathlon Club!
Overweight women who ate morning meal had lower blood sugar, better insulin response in small study
By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she'd been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery.
Scientists found same areas of brain were changed in dogs and people with compulsive disorder
Check out these five new sunscreens for 2013. They’re all made with natural ingredients. They are safe for you and your kiddos, and great options for just about any occasion.
Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care
Grass pollens and mold spores often trigger allergy symptoms during the warm-weather months
Since 2010, at least three ruptured pipelines have spilled oil into U.S. neighborhoods, forcing officials to decide quickly whether local residents would...
The newest patient for a former Philadelphia surgeon is the City of Rome. Last week, Ignazio Marino won 64 percent of the votes in the Italian capital's mayoral race. He resectioned Rome's ties to incumbent Mayor Gianni Alemanno, promising to suture the Eternal City with a more transparent government.
Early study doesn't prove that common chemical causes the condition, experts say
The voice of fear is loud and persuasive. Yet recent research suggests that, at least in some situations, we should not talk back to fears, minimize them, push them away or rationalize them out of existence, but rather give voice to them by stating them plainly.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Matters LLC of Berwyn, Pa., is announcing a voluntary recall of all models...
Early study supports weekend power sleeping
Finding might lead to better ways to prevent those at higher risk from becoming overweight later
Although more medication taken by obese patients in study, remission was less likely
Pregnant women who live with smog at higher risk, but experts caution the finding is not definitive
MRI study found higher risk of future stroke, heart attack
State transplant registries saw massive influx of donors in a single day after social media giant tweaked profiles
But all too often, the demand outpaces the technology to deliver it, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds
Preliminary finding suggests mild brain injury triggers long-lasting abnormalities in white matter
British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings
Cut the fat without losing calcium
Many contend with extreme temperatures in sleeping quarters; daytime fatigue could threaten worker safety
Harmful effects in older patients include muscle, kidney damage, researchers say
Despite a late spring, summer allergy season will be strong, sinus expert says
Issue is important to growing number of elderly living with heart disease, researcher says
Study found age was key to whether patients knew HIV status and were getting treatment
Many of the more than 4,200 TV pitches children view each year highlight fatty, sugary fare
MRI shows weaker connection to brain's reward center in those who have high-functioning autism
Large study finds higher consumption increases risk, but experts are at odds with findings
Researchers say a small, new study shows that fat cut the body's level of a chemical that keeps Alzheimer's at bay
Fewer legal-age smokers in states with tighter regulations, enforcement, study finds
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.
Early study doesn't prove that common chemical causes the condition, experts say
Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care
Overweight women who ate morning meal had lower blood sugar, better insulin response in small study
Whether you are a professional athlete, an amateur athlete, a weekend warrior or just sit at your desk all day, foam rolling should be part of your daily routine.
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