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Scientists Identify Gene Behind Pygmies' Short Stature
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:00PM April 26, 2012 Comment (1)It also may be that small size reduced their food requirements, and helped in hot climate
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Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third of Young Athletes
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM April 26, 2012 CommentSurvey of parents, kids, coaches finds knowledge gaps about sports safety
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Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts Say
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM April 26, 2012 Comment (3)Eating well, exercising and maintaining normal weight boost survival, American Cancer Society finds
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Anti-Smoking TV Ads From Tobacco Industry Don't Help
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM April 26, 2012 Comment (1)However, study found media campaigns from other sponsors were effective
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Fatigue Not a Factor in Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Says
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM April 26, 2012 Comment (3)Lack of sleep did not predict intensity, duration of discomfort with the disorder
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Analytical Thinkers Seem to Be Less Religious, Study Suggests
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM April 26, 2012 Comment (2)But coaxing participants to think analytically had only a subtle impact on religious belief
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Quick response averts market scare in mad cow case
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:45PM April 26, 2012 Comment (1)DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The announcement that mad cow disease was found in a California cow drew a rapid response this week from the beleaguered American beef industry, which has been enduring one crisis after another for more than a year.
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Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:34PM April 26, 2012 CommentATLANTA (AP) — A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there's strong evidence that both habits may help prevent the disease from coming back.
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Toxic Gas in Dogs' Vomit a Threat to Vets: CDC
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM April 26, 2012 Comment (1)Pooches ingesting gopher/mole poison can emit noxious fumes, report says
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College Kids Often Use Cell Phones While Driving: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM April 26, 2012 CommentStudents seem to have 'misplaced confidence' in their ability to multitask, researcher says
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Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDC
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM April 26, 2012 CommentTransportation workers among those getting the least shuteye, researchers say
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Health Highlights: April 26, 2012
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Health Buzz: Berries May Slow Cognitive Decline
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:49AM April 26, 2012 CommentRipe red raspberries. Very shallow depth of field. Large file size. Nice background. Shot with Hasselblad H3D 39.
Researcher claims to discover the elusive G-spot; 7 ways to prevent infection at the gym
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Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM April 26, 2012 Comment (1)Blueberries, strawberries found to prevent mental decline in study of older women
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Battling the Bullying of an Autistic Child
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM April 26, 2012 Comment (6)Parents feel their child's pain, frustration, and need to seek out help and support services
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Are You Participating in 'Drug Take-Back Day?'
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM April 26, 2012 Comment (3)Prescription medicine
Public urged to safely dispose of unwanted prescription meds at collection sites April 28.
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Americans Support Medicare Reform, But Not on Their Dime: Poll
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM April 26, 2012 Comment (3)Respondents to Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey want drug companies, higher-income beneficiaries to pay more
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Health Tip: Dealing With Stress
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM April 26, 2012 Comment (1)Don't avoid challenges
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Health Tip: Why Is My Aging Skin So Dry?
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM April 26, 2012 CommentYou might not be drinking enough
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Warnings on Cigarette Packs May Keep Ex-Smokers From Relapse
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:00AM April 26, 2012 CommentInternational study finds that deterrent images, messages help those who say they matter
