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Preteen suicide rates are rising 8% a year, study finds. Here's which groups are seeing the biggest increases — and what parents can do.
What new research shows about suicide rates among preteens and other young people, and what signs parents should look for.
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Could Ozempic curb your cigarettes craving? A new study suggests semaglutide may help people quit smoking.
The new study may be an early signal of what some patients have claimed: Semaglutide may cut nicotine cravings.
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What is stiff-person syndrome? Celine Dion sings live for the first time at 2024 Paris Olympics since revealing diagnosis
"I Am: Celine Dion" show how the singer's life has been affected by stiff-person syndrome.
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Pesticides are potentially as bad as smoking for raising the risks of certain cancers. Here's how to reduce your exposure.
Simple steps like washing your produce can help to minimize your risks from potentially carcinogenic pesticides, experts say.
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Having more arm and belly fat is linked to an increased risk of dementia, Parkinson's, a new study finds. Is there anything you can do about it?
High levels of fat in certain areas may indicate inflammation and cardiovascular disease risks.
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died after pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Here's what to know about the disease.
What to know about pancreatic cancer symptoms and survival rates.
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Pools can make you sick. Here's why — and how to stay safe.
A cool swim on a hot summer's day is well worth the risks, especially if you take a few precautions, experts say.
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YouTuber Billy LeBlanc’s girlfriend Natalie Clark died after eating raw oysters. What to know about 'flesh-eating' bacteria.
Vibrio vulnificus infections are very rare, but can often be deadly. So are raw oysters worth the risk?
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Eating a Mediterranean diet may combat acne, study finds
Eating the antioxidant-rich diet may help clear up acne-ridden skin.
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What to know about dengue fever: Symptoms, how to stay safe — and ways your community can help too
In most of the U.S., people don't need to worry too much, experts say, but there are simple steps you can take at home and abroad to keep dengue risks low.
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Raw milk isn't safe to drink, experts say. Now it's been linked to 165 cases of salmonella illnesses.
Sales of raw milk continue to rise — and experts say there are no benefits that outweigh the risks of illness from untreated dairy.
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5 ways to reduce your cancer risks, according to new research
Changeable lifestyle factors like diet and smoking account for about 40% of cancer cases and 50% of cancer deaths, a new study finds.
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Tampons contain lead, arsenic and other toxic metals, study finds. What we know — and don't know — about the findings.
Tampons from 14 brands were tested for the presence of 16 heavy metals. Not a single tampon was free of toxic heavy metals.
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Is killing 'zombie' cells the key to healthier aging?
New research suggests getting rid of these cells in the body could help stave off health problems — at least for some people.
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A golden retriever provided comfort and calm to gymnasts at the Olympic trials. How pet therapy works.
At the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials, athletes were comforted by Beacon, a therapy dog.
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Can you ace the Wonderlic test?
Learn about the Wonderlic's origin and how and why it's used today — then take a practice test yourself.
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For better brain function, have a healthy diet starting young. But don't worry, it's never too late to start.
How you eat is linked to better brain function, a new study finds.
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CDC warns of increased risk of dengue fever infections. Here's what experts say about mosquito-borne illnesses.
Cases of dengue in the Americas for the first half of 2024 are already more than double last year's rates
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‘The Notebook’ star Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer’s. So did her mother. Here’s what to know about family risk.
Having a family member with the disease does raise risks, but it's not a guarantee you'll get it, experts say.
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COVID summer guide: How to navigate symptoms, variants and vaccines this season amid rising cases
Cases have begun to tick up, a sign that the usual summer surge is on its way, experts say.