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Little Blows to Head Add Up to Big Risk

Fri, 2012-02-03 19:03

Small hits to the head may add up to injuries for high school football players, according to a new study by the Purdue Neurotrauma Group at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Purple Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight People

Fri, 2012-02-03 18:22

When overweight people included two servings of purple potatoes a day in their diet for a month, they not only reduced their blood pressure, but they also didn't gain weight in the process, a small study shows.

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Can Too Much Texting Make Teens Shallow?

Fri, 2012-02-03 18:16

Teens and young adults who text frequently -- such as more than 300 text messages a day -- may be risking more than sore thumbs, according to a new study.

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Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Asthma

Fri, 2012-02-03 17:30

New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows.

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Blood Test May Help Diagnose Depression

Fri, 2012-02-03 16:31

Researchers say they have developed a new blood test that may reliably detect depression.

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Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell

Fri, 2012-02-03 15:57

When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Alzheimer’s Questionnaire, a set of 21 yes or no questions that can be answered by a loved one or caregiver, may help answer it.

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People Pleasers May Overeat at Parties

Fri, 2012-02-03 15:23

People pleasers may want to steer clear of this weekend’s Super Bowl parties in order to avoid a dietary fumble.

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Sex: 7 Mistakes Men Make

Fri, 2012-02-03 14:46

Sex mistakes made by men who have sex with women are explained by experts.

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Handling Bad Play Dates: Rough Kids, Biting, Fighting, and More

Fri, 2012-02-03 12:06

If a play date turns bad, or even dangerous, it’s important to know how to handle both the children and the other parents involved. WebMD provides tips for tactfully dealing with rough kids.

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Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often Ignored

Thu, 2012-02-02 19:11

The rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has more than doubled among middle-aged adults and the elderly over the last decade, but the reasons for this are unclear.

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Eating Behavior May Be Shaped by Who You Eat With

Thu, 2012-02-02 18:21

How you eat may depend on who you’re eating with, according to a study published in the online journal PLoS ONE.

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New Heart Failure Risks: Fractures and Memory Problems

Thu, 2012-02-02 18:08

Two new studies shine a light on some lesser known consequences of heart failure: fractures and memory problems.

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1 in 2 Stroke Survivors Has High Blood Pressure

Thu, 2012-02-02 17:04

A disturbing 47% of people who have had a stroke have poorly controlled high blood pressure, researchers say.

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Itch Intensity and Scratching Pleasure Vary at Different Body Sites

Thu, 2012-02-02 16:45

Did you know that scratching one part of the body is more pleasurable than scratching another?

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Taylor Lautner Workout: Your Version

Thu, 2012-02-02 15:16

WebMD talks to trainer Jordan Yaum, who helped actor Taylor Lautner get fit.

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Norovirus Causes Most Hospital Infection Outbreaks

Thu, 2012-02-02 13:50

Norovirus is the leading cause of infection outbreaks in hospitals throughout the country, a new study reveals.

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Not in the Mood? How to Get Your Groove Back

Thu, 2012-02-02 12:33

WebMD talks to experts about how to get in the mood with your partner when you're not in the mood.

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Sunny Skies Linked to Lower Stroke Risk

Wed, 2012-02-01 18:39

People who live in sunny places may have a lower risk of stroke, new research suggests.

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In Dollars Alone, Cost of U.S. Child Abuse High

Wed, 2012-02-01 18:06

Each year in the U.S., there are no fewer than 579,000 new cases of child abuse -- and as many as 2.2 million. The annual cost, $124-$585 billion, is higher than that of diabetes or stroke.

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New Drug Treats Fibroids With Fewer Side Effects

Wed, 2012-02-01 17:25

The drug ulipristal acetate effectively controlled bleeding and shrunk uterine fibroids in two new studies.

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