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• Building the Bonds of Friendship

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• Could Eating Healthier Be a Natural Antidepressant?

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• Diet Pill, Laxative Use Often Precedes an Eating Disorder

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• Diet Sodas May Not Help Kids Cut Calories

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• Differences Found in Brains of Kids Born to Depressed Parents

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• Ditch Your Leisure To-Do List

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• Does Taking Screens Away Help Sleep-Deprived Teens?

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• Drug Experimentation and Summer a Dangerous Duo

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• Easy Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism and Burn Calories

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• Encourage Your Teen to Work Out for Better Learning

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• 'Fast and Feast' Diet Works for Weight Loss

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• Fatal Drug ODs Surging Among Young Americans

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• Financial Disaster May Prompt Self-Destructive Behavior

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• For Kids With Asthma, Depression Makes ER Visit More Likely

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• Good Sleep a Must for Teens With ADHD

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• Grandma Isn't So Lonely After All

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• Happiness in Marriage May Rest in Your Genes

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• Have a Purpose, Have a Healthier Life

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• Head, Neck Melanomas Show Alarming Rise in Young Americans

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• Health Cautions for Young Male Athletes

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• Health Tip: Anger Management

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• Health Tip: Banishing Bad Study Habits

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• Health Tip: Parenting Adopted Teens

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• Health Tip: Stop Nail Biting

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• Health Tip: Take Breaks to Recharge

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• Heavy Teen Boys May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk as Adults

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• Help for Impotence Starts With Frank Talk With Doctor

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• Helping Kids Develop Good Study Habits

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• Here's How Too Much Social Media Can Harm Girls

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• Hookah Smoke Can Contain More Toxins Than Cigarettes, Experts Warn

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• How Kids Benefit From Doing Chores

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• How to Get on Track When Weekend Eating Is Your Downfall

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• How to Get Your College Years Off to a Healthy Start

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• How to Handle Holiday Stressors

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• How to Help Your Kids Achieve a Healthy Weight

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• How to Help Your Teen Use Social Media Safely

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• How to Kickstart Your Creativity

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• How to Move Past Life's Inevitable Speed Bumps

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• How to Prevent Sneaky Summer Weight Gain

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• How to Protect Your Kids From Drowning

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• Inactive Lifestyle Begins as Early as Age 7: Study

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• Instagram 'Self-Harm' Posts Give Rise to Copycat Behavior

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• Is Air Pollution a Downer?

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• Is Your Child Depressed or Suicidal? Here Are the Warning Signs

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• Is Your Daughter, the Athlete, Eating Enough?

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• Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?

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• It Really Is Better to Give Than Receive

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• Junk Food Ads Target Minority Kids: Study

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• Keep Stress Under Control as Holiday Season Starts

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• Kids Can Get 'Stuck' on Traumatic Event, Leading to PTSD

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• Kids Getting Too Many Opioids After Tonsillectomy

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• Kids of Opioid-Using Parents May Be More Likely to Attempt Suicide

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• Later Bedtimes Could Mean Wider Waistlines for Teen Girls

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• Later School Start Time Pays Off With More Attentive Students

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• Legalizing Marijuana Not a Trigger for Teen Toking

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• Lesbian, Gay Youth at Higher Risk for Self-Harm

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• Less 'Screen Time,' More Sleep = Better-Behaved Kids

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• Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

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• Lifestyle May Matter More Than Your Genes in Early Heart Disease

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• Like Kids and Dogs, Your Cat Really Does Need You

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• Loneliness Doesn't Take a Holiday

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• Looks Like Guys Are More Prone to Pack on the 'Freshman 15'

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• 'Lost Wallet' Test Reveals How Honest People Are

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• Lots of Teens Are Breathing in Others' Vaping Fumes

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• Lots of Time on Social Media Linked to Anxiety, Depression in Teens

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• Many Feel 'Frozen' When Heart Attack Strikes

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• Many Lesbian, Gay Teens Still Face Rejection by Parents

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• Many Parents Conflicted About Opioids for Their Teens' Pain

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• Many Teens Don't Know They Are Vaping Nicotine

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• Many Teens, Young Adults Don't Get Private Time With Doctors

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• Many U.S. Parents Can't Find a Psychiatrist to Help Their Child

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• Many Young Adults Misusing Medical Marijuana, Study Suggests

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• Many Young Men Putting Health at Risk to Bulk Up

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• Marijuana Use by U.S. Teens Has Jumped 10-fold Since 1990s

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• 'Meaningful' Activities May Mean Healthier Old Age

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• Mental Health Woes Are Rising in Young Americans -- Is Social Media to Blame?

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• 'Microbiome' May Be Key to Autism Symptoms

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• Military Tourniquets Might Save Kids' Lives During School Shootings

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• Millennials Believe 'Narcissist' Label, But Don't Like It

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• Millennials' Odds for Depression Rise With Social Media Use

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• Mindfulness Can Help Tame Everyday Stress

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• Money Motivates Smokers to Quit Long Term, Study Finds

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• More Evidence HPV Vaccine Cuts Cervical Cancer Rate

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• More Evidence Pot May Damage the Teen Brain

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• More Gun Owners, Higher Risk of Youth Suicides?

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• More Teen Time on Social Media, More Eating Disorders?

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• More Teens Learning to Drive in Safer Conditions

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• More Than 1 in 4 High School Students Now Vape: CDC

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• More Than 600,000 Opioid Abusers Raising Kids in U.S.

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• More TV, Smartphone Time Means More Sugary Drinks for Teens

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• More TV, Tablets, More Attention Issues at Age 5

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• More U.S. Kids Dying From Guns, Car Accidents

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• More U.S. Teen Girls Are Victims of Suicide Than Thought, Study Finds

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• More U.S. Teens, Kids Seeking Mental Health Care in ERs

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• Most Americans in the Dark About Cancer-Causing HPV, Survey Finds

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• Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens

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• Most Parents Want Age Limits on Football Tackling

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• Movie Violence Doesn't Make Kids Violent, Study Finds

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• Narcissists Not Fond of Democracy: Study

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• Nearly Half of U.S. Patients Keep Vital Secrets From Their Doctors

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• Newer Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Kids, Teens

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• Not Getting Enough Shut-Eye? You Have Plenty of Company

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• Nurturing Childhood Boosts Odds of a Happy Adult Life: Study

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• Nutritional Supplements Don't Ward Off Depression: Study

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• Obese Teen Boys More Prone to Heart Attacks in Middle Age

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• Obesity a Heartbreaker for Kids

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• Obesity May Change the Teen Brain, MRI Study Shows

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• Older Parents May Have Better Behaved Kids

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• One-Third of U.S. Kids Too Sleepy to Succeed in School

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• Open Communication Helps Teens Manage Type 1 Diabetes

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• Opioid Overdose Deaths Triple Among Teens, Kids

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• Overdose Attempts Skyrocket Among Teens, Young Adults: Study

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• Pain Twice as Common for Kids With Autism: Study

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• Parents Often Unaware of Kids' Suicidal Thoughts

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• Pediatric Group Issues Updated ADHD Guidelines

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• Pediatricians Push for Laws to Prevent Teen Vaping

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• Perfect Teeth Won't Guarantee a Perfect Life

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• Plant-Based Diets Good for the Planet, and for You

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• Playing to Your Strengths

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• Poor Diet Might Raise Your Cancer Risk

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• Pot Poisonings Among Kids, Teens Double After Medical Marijuana Law Passed

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• Pressuring Kids to Diet Can Backfire, Damaging Long-Term Health

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• Protecting Seniors From Scammers

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• Raising Legal Smoking Age to 21 Works

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• Recycling: A Renewed Effort Is Needed

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• Risk of Psychosis Varies With ADHD Meds, But Still Small: Study

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• Scared Safe: Pics of Sun's Damage to Face Boost Sunscreen Use

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• School Bullying's Impact Can Last a Lifetime: Study

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• Screen Time for the Very Young Has Doubled in 20 Years: Study

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• See Who's More Likely to Share Fake News

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• Selfie Craze Has Young Americans Viewing Plastic Surgery More Favorably: Study

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• Severe 'Mono' Infection May Raise Risk for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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• Sex Isn't Always What Drives 'Sexting'

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• Sexting May Be Less Common Among Teens Than You Think

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• Simple CPR Doubles Survival Odds

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• Sit All Day at Work? Exercise Can Counter That

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• Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids

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• Skipping Breakfast Won't Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts, Study Finds

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• Sleep-Deprived Teens More Prone to Unsafe Sex: Study

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• Sleeping In on Weekends May Not Repay Your Sleep 'Debt'

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• Slim Down by Counting Bites Instead of Calories

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• Slow Down! Eating Too Fast Can Pile on the Pounds

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• So You've Had Weight-Loss Surgery. Now What?

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• Staying Young at Heart

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• Sticking to One Sport Could Up Injuries Among Teen Athletes

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• Still Too Few Teens Getting the HPV Vaccine

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• Still Way Too Much Smoking in Movies Aimed at Kids

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• Study Points to Herd Immunity Against HPV in Unvaccinated U.S. Adults

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• Suicide Rates Fall When States Raise Minimum Wage: Study

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• Suicide Rates Soaring Among Black Teens

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• Suicides Increase Among U.S. Kids, But More in Girls Than Boys

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• 'Swimmer's Shoulder' Strikes 3 in 4 Teen Competitors

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• 'Swinging' and Illicit Drugs Often Go Together, Study Finds

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• Take Time for 'Me Time'

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• TB Cases Drop Among the Young, But Racial Disparities Persist

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• Team Sports Could Help Traumatized Kids Grow Into Healthy Adults

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• Teen Drivers, Passengers Need to Be Safety-Conscious

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• Teen Girls' Online Sex Experiences Set Up Offline Dangers

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• Teen Pot Use Fell in States That Legalized Medical Marijuana: Study

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• Teen Pot-Smoking Drops in Washington State After Legalization

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• Teen Sexting Can Be Warning Sign of Other Risky Behaviors

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• Teens Are Getting Hooked on Leftover Prescription Meds

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• Teens' Opioid Abuse May Be Gateway to Heroin

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• Teens Who Hurt Themselves More Likely to Hurt Others

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• Thanks for the Stinky Memories: Scientists Say Bad Smells Boost Recall

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• The 4 Keys to Emotional Well-Being

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• The 'Choking Game,' the 'Bird Box Challenge': Which Kids Are Most at Risk?

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• The Wellness Boost of a Purposeful Life

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• Three Ways to Improve Focus and Concentration

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• Time Change Tougher for Kids With Mental Health Issues

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• Too Little Time to Exercise? Survey Suggests Otherwise

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• Too Much Social Media a Depression Risk for Teens

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• Too Much TV Raises Women's Odds for Early-Onset Colon Cancer: Study

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• Troublesome Teen? Try Changing Your Tone

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• U.S. ERs See Doubling of Teen Sexual Abuse Cases

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• U.S. Teen Opioid Deaths Soaring

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• U.S. Youth Suicide Rate Reaches 20-Year High

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• Unlocking Speech for Kids With Autism

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• Use of 'Zombie' Drug Rare Among High School Seniors: Study

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• Veggies' Popularity Is All in the Name

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• Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Your Heart

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• Want to Live Longer? Just Sit a Bit Less Each Day

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• Want to Save Money While Shopping? Leave Your Phone Home

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• Warm Bath Can Send You Off to a Sound Slumber, Study Finds

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• Weight-Loss Surgery Just as Successful for Teens With Down Syndrome

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• Weight-Loss Surgery May Work Even Better During Teen Years

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• Weight-Loss Surgery Often Overlooked for Kids, Teens

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• Wellness Programs Take Hold in American Workplaces

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• What and How You Eat Affects Your Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

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• What Fuels Your Appetite for Taking a Gamble?

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• What Helps Calm Agitated Dementia Patients?

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• What If 'Exercise Needed to Burn Off Calories' Was Included on Food Labeling?

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• What Is Your Cat Trying to Tell You? 'Cat Whisperers' Know

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• What to Do When Your Child Throws a Fit

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• When E-Cig Makers Offer Promotional Items, More Teens Likely to Vape

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• When You Time Your Workout May Be Key to Staying Slim

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• When Your Teen Wants a Tattoo

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• Where Marijuana Is Legal, Many Teens Drive While High

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• Who's More Apt to Be a Narcissist -- the Young or the Old?

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• Why ADHD Might Raise the Risk of Early Death

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• Why Do Young Women Get Addicted to Indoor Tanning?

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• Why Watch Sports? Fans Get a Self-Esteem Boost, Study Finds

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• Will Cutting Out Booze for 'Dry January' Help Your Health?