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Rich/poor divide linked to hospital readmissions
Rich/poor divide linked to hospital readmissions
The divide between rich and poor in the state where you live may affect your risk of being readmitted to the hospital, according to a new report.More >>
The divide between rich and poor in the state where you live may affect your risk of being readmitted to the hospital, according to a new report.More >>
Use of morning-after pill on the rise
Use of morning-after pill on the rise
The number of U.S. women using the "morning-after" contraception pill has risen dramatically in the last decade, federal health officials report.More >>
The number of U.S. women using the "morning-after" contraception pill has risen dramatically in the last decade, federal health officials report.More >>
Puppy born from frozen embryo may offer hope to endangered wildlife
Puppy born from frozen embryo may offer hope to endangered wildlife
A frisky 9-month old Labrador-beagle mix named Klondike could hold the secret to how to preserve endangered species of foxes or wolves.More >>
A frisky 9-month old Labrador-beagle mix named Klondike could hold the secret to how to preserve endangered species of foxes or wolves.More >>
Facebook users take 'unfriending' seriously
Facebook users take 'unfriending' seriously
Many people say they would avoid real-life contact with someone who unfriended them on Facebook, a new study finds.More >>
Many people say they would avoid real-life contact with someone who unfriended them on Facebook, a new study finds.More >>
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
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'Hovering' moms may take fun out of play
'Hovering' moms may take fun out of play
Even something as simple as play can be complicated: A new study shows that mothers who try to tell their young children how to play with their toys can turn their kids off, at least in the short run.More >>
Even something as simple as play can be complicated: A new study shows that mothers who try to tell their young children how to play with their toys can turn their kids off, at least in the short run.More >>
First-born may be at greater risk for diabetes, hypertension
First-born may be at greater risk for diabetes, hypertension
First-born children may be at greater risk for diabetes or high blood pressure, a new, small study contends.More >>
First-born children may be at greater risk for diabetes or high blood pressure, a new, small study contends.More >>
Praising kids for efforts, not qualities, may help them succeed
Praising kids for efforts, not qualities, may help them succeed
Telling your young children that they are smart may not be all that wise.More >>
Telling your young children that they are smart may not be all that wise.More >>
Teen births hit record low
Teen births hit record low
Teen birth rates have dropped yet again, reaching a historic low, and the number of babies being born early or with a low birth weight has also declined, a new U.S. government report shows.More >>
Teen birth rates have dropped yet again, reaching a historic low, and the number of babies being born early or with a low birth weight has also declined, a new U.S. government report shows.More >>
Little known on how to best help kids after trauma
Little known on how to best help kids after trauma
When children go through a trauma -- whether it's as rare as a school shooting or as common as a car accident -- they may need therapy to help them deal with it.More >>
When children go through a trauma -- whether it's as rare as a school shooting or as common as a car accident -- they may need therapy to help them deal with it.More >>
