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'Love Hormone' Nasal Spray Might Help Dieters' Self-Control

Spritz of oxytocin could lead to eating less, researchers theorize.

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Booze-Branded Merchandise May Spur Teen Drinking

Studies show link between owning alcohol-related items and youth alcohol use.

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Urban health: major opportunities for improving global health outcomes, despite persistent health inequities

New data on the health of city-dwellers in almost 100 countries show that as the world’s urban population continues to grow, health inequities - especially between the richest and poorest urban populations - are a persistent challenge, according to a report by WHO and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).

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Right Brain Scan Could Aid in Stroke Recovery: Study

It might help predict speech and language recovery in those who suffer stroke in brain's left side, researchers find.

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The 'Not Face' Needs No Translation

Across cultures and languages, the negative look remains the same, researchers find.

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Diabetes Meds Vary in Safety and Effectiveness, Study Shows

Every drug or drug combo for type 2 disease has its benefits and risks, British team says.

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How to Tell If Your Teen Has a Mental Health Problem

1 in 5 kids develop a serious problem but many go years without treatment, psychiatrist says.

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Stay Safe in the Water This Spring Break

Vigilance at the beach is key, especially for young children, expert says.

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Smoking Triggers Big Changes in Mouth Bacteria, Study Finds

But quitting eventually returns levels to normal.

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Children with Cushing syndrome may have higher suicide risk

NIH study finds that depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts increase after treatment.

Children with Cushing syndrome may be at higher risk for suicide as well as for depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions long after their disease has been successfully treated, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.