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Concussion Rates Have Doubled Among U.S. Kids

Report can't determine whether trend signals more injuries or more diagnoses.

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Obese Preschoolers More Likely to Be Hospitalized

Study also found health care costs about 60 percent higher for these kids.

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Depression Strikes Nearly 3 Million U.S. Teens a Year

Effects can be devastating during adolescence, researchers say.

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ER Death Rate in U.S. Drops by Nearly Half

Study points to medical advances, changes in end-of-life care.

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Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer Might Consider Gene Test

Detection of genetic flaw could help predict or prevent cancer in their relatives, study suggests.

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4 in 10 Popular Sunscreens Don't Meet Sun Safety Standards: Study

Biggest problem with products was lack of resistance to sweat or water.

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NIH launches largest-ever study of breast cancer genetics in black women

Findings could inform breast cancer disparities.

The largest study ever to investigate how genetic and biological factors contribute to breast cancer risk among black women launched on 6 July. This collaborative research project will identify genetic factors that may underlie breast cancer disparities. The effort is funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

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Study Cites the Fats That Could Shorten Your Life

High levels of animal-based saturated fats were tied to earlier death, unsaturated fats seem healthier.

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Junk Food Ads Sway Kids' Preferences

Children under 8 most vulnerable to marketing's effects, study says.

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Pregnancy Flu Shot Protects Newborn for 8 Weeks: Study

Effectiveness drops dramatically after that.

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