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Study: Memory Loss Boosts Risk of Death

Older adults who have thinking and memory problems known as cognitive impairment are at a higher risk of death, new research has found.

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School Shooting Study Yields Genetic Links to PTSD

A study of college students before and after a campus shooting has helped to pinpoint genes that may have a role in determining whether or not a person will develop lasting psychological problems after trauma.

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Cause of Seizures in Vets Hard to Pinpoint

Psychogenic seizures or attacks caused by psychological issues may be especially difficult to diagnose in veterans, according to a new study.

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Some Common Painkillers Linked to Miscarriage Risk

The use of certain non-aspirin anti-inflammatory painkillers during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, a large new study shows.

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Drink a Day Keeps Disease Away?

A new study shows women who drank the equivalent of a beer or small glass of wine each day were less likely to develop chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes as they got older compared to nondrinkers or those who drink four or more drinks at one time.

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Moderate Drinking May Cut Disease Risk for Women

A new study shows women who drank the equivalent of a beer or small glass of wine each day were less likely to develop chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes as they got older compared to nondrinkers or those who drink four or more drinks at one time.

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CDC: Adolescent Vaccine Rates Rising

Increasing numbers of 11-and-12-year-olds are getting their recommended vaccines, but improvement is still needed, a CDC study shows.

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Most Kids Adjust to Sudden Death of a Parent

More than half of children and teens will adjust to the sudden death of a parent within one year, a study shows.

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African-American Kids May Have More Food Allergies

African-American children in the U.S. have a higher rate of food allergies than children of other races, and new research suggests that both genetic and environmental factors may explain why.

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Study: Getting Married Before Age 18 Linked to Psychological Problems

A new study has found that girls who marry before they’re 18 are more likely to suffer from mental health problems later on. The research, which was published in the journal Pediatrics, found that women who were married as children — defined as 17 or younger by the study — were more likely to suffer

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