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Bullying can lead to lasting psychological effects for both victims and tormentors, researchers report. More than 20 percent of children who have suffered bullying are ...
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E-cigs may have chemicals that cause lung disease
Many electronic cigarettes contain flavoring chemicals that may cause lung disease, researchers say. A team from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston tested 51 ...
Read More »Playing 3-D video games may improve memory
Playing 3-D video games can improve your ability to form memories and may benefit your brain as you age, researchers report. “It’s often suggested that ...
Read More »Study finds many medical residents are depressed
More than one in four doctors-in-training may be depressed, which could put their patients at risk, a new study suggests. Researchers reviewed 54 studies involving ...
Read More »Another Challenge Of Old Age: Keeping Your Teeth
Ada Anderson tried to prepare her 80-year-old mother for her dental visit. She gave her medication to quell her anxiety, and they rehearsed opening her ...
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