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Many Unaware of OTC Pain Relievers’ Ingredients, Risks

Many Americans may be unaware about the active ingredients in many popular over-the-counter pain relievers, and their potential side effects, according to a new study.

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Belly Fat in Heart Patients Raises Death Risk

A new study shows that people with coronary artery disease who carry extra fat around their waists appear to have an increased risk of dying compared to people who store their body fat elsewhere.

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Researchers Question Mammogram Guidelines

The recent guidelines issued by a government task force that do not recommend routine annual mammograms in women 40-49 may be having a negative impact, according to new research.

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Fire Walking Ritual Gives Clues to How People Bond

The hearts of people who perform the daring feat of fire walking beat in sync with loved ones watching them complete the ceremony.

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Excess Weight in Middle Age Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

There’s new reason to keep middle-age spread to a minimum: Being overweight or obese in your 40s or 50s may increase your odds of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia later in life, a study finds.

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3 Ways to Fight Treatment-Resistant Depression

There are three basic approaches for treatment-resistant depression: medications, psychotherapy, and brain stimulation treatments. Here’s a guide to the options.

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Secondhand Smoke Derails Quit-Smoking Efforts

Secondhand smoke may foster nicotine cravings and make it harder for cigarette smokers to quit.

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Teenage Girls Get Tans Despite Cancer Risk

Large numbers of teenage girls are still using tanning beds or sunbathing outdoors despite repeated warnings from doctors that too much exposure to ultraviolet light can lead to skin cancer, a new survey shows.

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Family Meals Help Cut Risk of Childhood Obesity

Regular family meals improve children’s nutrition, reduce the risk of childhood obesity, and encourage healthy eating habits, a study suggests.

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Infant Growth Spurts Tied to More Sleep

New research shows that an increase in the number of sessions of sleep, as well as an increase in total daily hours of sleep, likely means that an infant is experiencing a growth spurt.

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