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Teens’ sex talks with parents tied to less risky behavior
Talking about sex with parents, especially moms, can influence teen behavior including condom use, according to a new review. But…
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How often should I wash my kitchen and bath towels?
Kitchen and bath towels can be a major source of grime and dirt—not to mention germs and microorganisms. Is tossing…
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Blocking smartphone use by teen drivers may reduce crash risks
Filming teens while they drive and blocking cell phone signals inside their cars may both help reduce distractions that lead…
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Timothy Caulfield, an expert on health law and science policy, is admittedly a pop culture fan, but his new book…
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7 weird things that can mess with your heartbeat
A few weeks ago I thought I was having a heart attack. My morning started out normal: I woke up…
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5 tricks for the best nap ever
Naps used to get a bad rap, conjuring up all sorts of unfortunate—and unfair—images of slackers, rambunctious kindergarteners in need…
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Doctor who performed procedure on Joan Rivers reportedly steps down
The doctor who performed the endoscopy on Joan Rivers during which she suffered fatal cardiac arrest reportedly has stepped down.…
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Could 7 hours of sleep be better than 8?
We were all raised with a few universal health tenets. An apple a day keeps the scary doctors away, you…
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Mental illness: When your child’s behavior is troubling you
These are difficult times to be a parent. Amidst a still-unstable economy, the stakes have never been higher for parents…
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