Health

Scan may identify best candidates for fetal spina bifida surgery

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A blockage of the fluid inside the brain’s ventricles can result in a life-threatening buildup of pressure inside the brain....

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Disaster Aftereffects May Linger for Children

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Pregnancy Intervals May Affect Autism Risk, Study Suggests

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ADHD May Mask Autism in Young Kids

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Progress made but more to be done to ensure all children are born free of HIV & syphilis in Asia-Pacific: UN

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Coal Ash Contains High Levels of Radioactivity: Study

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Peer Pressure May Have a Silver Lining

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Major Study Calls for Even Tighter Control of High Blood Pressure

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Alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drug use by teens declines; Level of youth with major depressive episodes remains high

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) report shows progress in reducing some forms of substance use – especially among adolescents. Substance use levels in many...

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Landmark NIH study shows intensive blood pressure management may save lives

More intensive management of high blood pressure, below a commonly recommended blood pressure target, significantly reduces rates of cardiovascular disease, and lowers risk of death in a group of adults 50 years and older with high blood pressure....

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