Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are less likely to have accidents that land them in the emergency room than…
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How to keep college affordable: Sage advice from a college president
This spring we will celebrate at graduation ceremonies for our high school seniors, wishing them well and hoping for a…
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Doctors in India profiteering from patients, report finds
When women who are family planning experts need to pick a birth control method for themselves, what do they generally…
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Infections most common cause of readmissions after surgery
Surgery patients end up back in the hospital most often because of incision infections that don’t show up until after…
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Does urine really ease the pain of jellyfish stings?
The question: I have no plans of peeing on myself anytime soon. But—just in case—will urine kill the pain of…
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Survey finds 1 in 5 college students abuse prescription drugs
A new survey of college students found that one in five has abused prescription drugs to manage stress at least…
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Teen girl still hooked to machines one year later
A year ago, 13-year-old Jahi McMath underwent a tonsillectomy and tissue removal at Children’s Hospital in Oakland, California, to treat…
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Joan Rivers’ death: Risk factors of sedation and general anesthesia
Following the death of 81-year-old Joan Rivers from cardiac arrest on Sept. 4, questions have arisen as to the safety…
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5 health mistakes you make every day
7 A.M. You Brush Just After Breakfast Brushing after eating acidic foods-especially fruit and juice-can weaken enamel, says Mark Wolff,…
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Utah parents, students upset over enforcement of dress code at high school dance
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – Parents and students at a Utah high school say they’re angry at the way school administrators…
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