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Did The ‘Botox Mom’ Lie About Giving Her 8-Year-Old Daughter Injections?

Frankly, everything about this story is gross. Kerry Campbell went on Good Morning America to talk about how she injected her 8-year-old daughter, Britney, with Botox in order to give her a competitive edge in beauty pageants. The segment included photos of what appeared to be Campbell giving injections to her daughter and an interview

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Gossip May Have a Protective Role

A study suggests gossip may have a protective role, helping people distinguish friend from foe.

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CDC: Many Americans Are Skipping Eye Care

A large number of people who have problems with their eyesight don’t visit eye doctors because of the cost or because they don’t have health insurance that covers eye care, a CDC survey shows.

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Groups Warn of Chemical Risks to Nail Salon Workers

Groups are renewing a call for tougher federal regulation of salon products following recent studies suggesting dangerous chemicals could be endangering workers.

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Study: Baby Products Contain Risky Flame Retardants

Four out of five baby products tested in a new study contained potentially toxic flame retardants, including one removed from children’s pajamas almost four decades ago.

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Study: HPV and Pap Tests OK Every 3 Years

Most women aged 30 and older with normal Pap and human paillomavirus (HPV) test results can safely wait three years until their next set of cervical cancer screening tests, according to a new study.

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FDA Panel: Correct Acetaminophen Dose Depends on Kids’ Weight

An FDA advisory panel says infant acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) should carry dosing instructions for kids under age 2, and that all pediatric doses should be based first on a child’s weight, then on age.

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Relieving Back Pain May Help the Brain

Chronic lower back pain doesn’t just hurt. It also appears to cause thinning of certain regions of the brain, which may lead to cognitive impairments, a study shows.

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Allergy Self-Diagnosis Leads to Misdiagnosis

Many people skip seeing a doctor for allergy symptoms and misdiagnose themselves as having allergies when they actually have sinusitis, a survey shows.

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Gene for Alzheimer’s Risk May Affect Brain Early

Young adults who carry a so-called Alzheimer’s risk gene show disruption in their brains as early as their 20s, according to new research.

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