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U.S. in Top 10 for Premature Births

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Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland

With more than 500,000 babies born early, the U.S. has among the highest number of preemies.

CDC: More US teens smoke marijuana than cigarettes

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ATLANTA (AP) — A government survey shows more teens are now smoking pot than cigarettes.

House approves GOP bill repealing medical tax

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Scoffing at a White House veto threat, the House voted Thursday to repeal a tax on medical device makers that Republicans cast as a job-killing levy that would stifle an innovative industry.

9 in 10 Blacks With High Blood Pressure Have Early Heart Disease

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Images showed many had the beginnings of heart disease even though they had no symptoms

Most 'Extreme Preemies' Grow Into Happy, Healthy Teens

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These children, born at less than 2.2 pounds, tended to fare well by adolescence, study found

Ex-Players Sue NFL Over Brain Injuries

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They contend the league hid info on links between head trauma and permanent brain damage

Two-Thirds of Osteo Hip Fractures Occur After 80: U.S. Study

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Researchers urge greater push to diagnose, prevent, treat osteoporosis in extreme elderly

1 in 3 Teens Admits to Texting While Driving

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On the plus side, many more young motorists buckle up, drive sober now than before, CDC says

Obesity, Diabetes May Raise Complications After Joint Replacement

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Lung disease can also put older hip and knee surgery patients at risk, study finds

Many Suffer Leg, Lung Clots While Hospitalized: CDC

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Risk of potentially deadly blockages rises with age; prevention efforts urged

Flu Season Was One of Mildest on Record, CDC Confirms

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Fewer deaths, hospitalizations this year than in the past, agency says

More suspected cases in UK Legionnaires' outbreak

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LONDON (AP) — Health officials on Thursday reported 61 confirmed and suspected cases of Legionnaires' disease in Scotland, an outbreak that has left one man dead.

CDC: Older Teens Often Text Behind the Wheel

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A close-up of a driver sending a text message while driving.

ATLANTA (AP) — More than half of high school seniors admit they text or email while driving — the first federal statistics on how common the dangerous habit is in teens.