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Kids Get Extra Calories From Food Outside Home

U.S. children are eating more, and the extra calories often come from foods eaten while they are away from home, according to a new study.

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Crossing the Street May Be Riskier for ADHD Kids

Children with ADHD may face higher risks of being hit by cars when crossing the street, according to a new study.

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The WebMD Guide to Shampoo Ingredients

You can find hundreds of shampoos on store shelves these days, but do you know how to choose one that’s right for your hair?

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Body Wraps: Do They Live up to Weight Loss and Detox Claims?

Body wraps are popular spa treatments, but before you get one, find out what claims you can believe.

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How Much Sweating Is Too Much?

To sweat is natural and healthy. Sweat helps cool the body. But excessive sweating can pose problems.

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Stretch Marks: Causes, Types of Treatment, Prevention, and More

Known by doctors as “striae” (usually “striae distensae” or, in the case of pregnancy, “striae gravidarum”) stretch marks typically appear after rapid weight gain or loss. They are most common during pregnancy and the teen years, when growth spurts and increased levels of steroid hormones cause significant changes throughout the body.

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Before you can treat dry skin properly, you need to know what’s causing those dry, itchy patches. Here are 11 common causes of dry skin.

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Shedding Light on 7 Sunscreen Myths: Lotions, Sprays, SPF Makeup, and More

WebMD interviews dermatologists to get the truth about sunscreens.

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Respiratory Disorder Seen in Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans

Breathing problems in some soldiers returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan may be signs of a respiratory disorder rarely seen in healthy young adults, a study shows.

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Many Older Americans Have Mild Cognitive Impairment

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is relatively common, affecting between 10% and 20% of older adults in the U.S. and four Western European countries, new data suggest.

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