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Wednesday February 26, 2014

More Hints That Dad's Age At Conception Helps Shape A Child's Brain

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More Hints That Dad's Age At Conception Helps Shape A Child's Brain

February 26, 2014 • A study that took many other potential influences into account found that kids born to men 45 and older were more likely than the children of younger fathers to develop autism or ADHD.

Monday February 24, 2014

Legal Drinking Age Of 21 Saves Lives, Even Though It's Flouted

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Legal Drinking Age Of 21 Saves Lives, Even Though It's Flouted

February 24, 2014 • Since most college students drink, why not lower the drinking age to 18? That would encourage more responsible behavior, some college presidents say. But a study says it would hurt more than help.

Thursday February 20, 2014

Tiny Iron Particles Help Find Cancer Without Using Risky Radiation

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Tiny Iron Particles Help Find Cancer Without Using Risky Radiation

February 20, 2014 • CT scans are good at finding cancer, but their hefty dose of X-rays increases the risk of future cancers. Children are especially vulnerable. A new form of MRI can find tumors without radiation.

Thursday February 13, 2014

With This Year's Flu, Young Adults Are Not So Invincible

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With This Year's Flu, Young Adults Are Not So Invincible

February 13, 2014 • Young people are usually less likely to become seriously ill with flu, but this season looks like an exception to that rule. Blame the H1N1 strain. Even though the flu vaccine is less than perfect, getting a shot each year can make the illness less severe, doctors say.

Monday February 10, 2014

Young And In Love? Thank Mom And Dad, At Least A Little

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Young And In Love? Thank Mom And Dad, At Least A Little

February 10, 2014 • How well people got along with their parents as teenagers affects how satisfied they are with romantic relationships as young adults. But if you were a rebellious teen, don't fret. Researchers say it's just one of many factors that influence your romantic life.

Thursday February 6, 2014

Less Sleep, More Time Online Raise Risk For Teen Depression

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Less Sleep, More Time Online Raise Risk For Teen Depression

February 6, 2014 • Lack of sleep contributes to depression in teenagers, two studies find. Lack of exercise and lots of time online don't help, either. The solution, researchers say, is for parents to make sure their children are getting a good nine to 10 hours of sleep a night, even in high school.

Wednesday February 5, 2014

Electronic Tongues Are The Beer Snobs Of The Future

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Electronic Tongues Are The Beer Snobs Of The Future

February 5, 2014 • Researchers in Barcelona have developed an electronic tongue that really knows the difference between a pilsner and a bock. It's still a prototype, but its creators say it could some day replace human taste testers.

Tuesday February 4, 2014

Higher Blood Pressure At 18 Means Hardening Arteries At 40

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Higher Blood Pressure At 18 Means Hardening Arteries At 40

February 4, 2014 • Blood pressure is just not on the radar of most young adults. But even slightly elevated pressure before age 25 can lead to higher heart disease risk in middle age, a study finds. Young people can reduce their risk by exercising, eating right and avoiding smoking.

Thursday January 30, 2014

Your Nose Knows Which Foods Are Fattiest

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Your Nose Knows Which Foods Are Fattiest

January 30, 2014 • Low-fat ice cream just won't cut it for you? Maybe it's your nose telling you it's not the real deal. Researchers have found that people can actually smell differences in dietary fat in food. It's an ability that might have helped our ancestors find the best foods to survive on.

Tuesday January 28, 2014

College Students Can Learn To Drink Less, If Schools Help

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College Students Can Learn To Drink Less, If Schools Help

January 28, 2014 • Drinking too much may seem like an essential part of college life for many students. But interventions aimed at getting students to drink less dangerously do work, a study finds. The efforts need to go beyond generic online courses and involve students on a personal level.

Friday January 24, 2014

When Elderly Are Hospitalized, Families Face Tough Decisions

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When Elderly Are Hospitalized, Families Face Tough Decisions

January 24, 2014 • Some people might find it easier to write down the care they want and the kind they prefer not to have in living wills. Others might prefer to talk more generally with their relatives about issues like life support.

Thursday January 23, 2014

Turns Out The Ancient Greeks Were Quite The Grill Masters

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Turns Out The Ancient Greeks Were Quite The Grill Masters

January 23, 2014 • For a long time, archaeologists weren't sure what to make of the cookware excavated at ancient Mycenaean ruins in Greece. That is, until one researcher built replicas of the vessels to try to cook just like the Mycenaeans did.

Tuesday January 21, 2014

Why Letting Kids Serve Themselves May Be Worth The Mess

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Why Letting Kids Serve Themselves May Be Worth The Mess

January 21, 2014 • Research shows that when kids are allowed to serve themselves, they're less likely to overeat. They also tend to be more open to trying different kinds of foods.

Tuesday January 14, 2014

Drug Tests Don't Deter Drug Use, But School Environment Might

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Drug Tests Don't Deter Drug Use, But School Environment Might

January 14, 2014 • Drug testing might keep kids on the straight and narrow, but it remains controversial. Students said their drug use was more influenced by their school's environment than by the threat of drug tests, according to a survey. But neither seemed to affect teenage drinking.

Friday January 10, 2014

Why Hospitals And Families Still Struggle To Define Death

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Why Hospitals And Families Still Struggle To Define Death

January 10, 2014 • If a person loses all brain function, he or she is considered legally dead. But the cases of Jahi McMath and Marlise Muñoz have shown that even though doctors can declare someone dead, families and the courts might not always agree with that definition.