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Organized Sports Don’t Give Kids Enough Exercise

Just because young people participate in organized sports like baseball, soccer, or softball doesn’t necessarily mean they get as much exercise as recommended by physical activity guidelines, a study shows.

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Restless Legs Syndrome in Pregnancy Linked to Later Risk

Women who had restless legs syndrome while pregnant were four times more likely to have the condition again after their pregnancies, and were three times more likely to have the chronic form of the condition, according to a small European study.

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Lesbian/Gay/Bi Teens Punished More

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens and young adults — particularly females — are more often punished by school and criminal authorities than straight youths at the same level of rule-breaking behavior.

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Kids Who Watch R-Rated Movies at Risk for Smoking

Children whose parents restrict viewing of R-rated movies are less likely to start smoking cigarettes and less likely to be inclined towards sensation seeking, a new study shows.

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Georgia Tops U.S. in Seasonal Flu Activity

Flu season is here, and so far Georgia is the state hit the hardest by this year’s influenza virus, according to the CDC.

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MRI Scans May Help Evaluate Asperger’s Syndrome

Researchers are a step closer to developing new treatments that are tailored to the individual needs of people with Asperger’s syndrome and other types of autism.

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Most Memorable Stories of 2010

WebMD looks back at the most memorable stories of 2010.

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Top Doctor Topics of 2010

The top 5 medical topics for doctors in 2010.

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Top Women’s Health Topics of 2010

WebMD’s top women’s health topics of 2010.

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Top Pet Health Topics of 2010

WebMD’s top pet health topics of 2010 include what pets can safely eat, whether to let pets sleep in your bed, the link between your personality and your pet, and more.

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