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Coping with Allergy Season
Sneezing, irritated skin, watery eyes -- it's springtime again, and allergy season is upon us.
Keeping Your Family Safe From Dog Bites
Medical, veterinary experts offer prevention tips
Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions
Study found they scored worse on visual memory tests, with symptoms lingering 2 weeks after injury
    Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey
    Total cost of participating in a sport averages $381, results show
    One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study
    They may rely on cheap, fattening foods to fill up, researchers say
    Melanoma a Big Threat to Older Men
    They're less likely than women to take sun precautions and check for growths, survey results show
    Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis
    One drop of blood can predict the joint disease before symptoms appear, scientists say
    Underage Drinkers Can Easily Order Alcohol From the Internet
    Study found young online buyers were successful nearly half the time
    Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
    Undetected disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, agency notes
    Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care
    Knowing personal risks for certain diseases doesn't seem to spur health care overuse, study finds
    Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer
    Inflammation of tissue lining the esophagus could be the cause, study says
    Military Marriages Stay Strong in Face of Challenges: Study
    U.S. service members no more likely to divorce than civilians, researchers say
    Tiny Tots in the Dentist's Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry
    Options for kids now include sealants and early removal of wisdom teeth
    From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes
    Mom of 3 notes less trepidation from kids, more choices from dentists
    'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time
    But researchers report that 'good' fat may help preserve thinking and memory
    Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
    Review found fewer excess pounds and complications with healthy diet vs. exercise
    Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions
    And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder, experts say
    Looking Away As You Get Needle Does Lower Pain, Study Shows
    'See no needle' may be good advice, researchers say
    FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
    Price of widely used blood thinner should drop for heart patients
    It's Not Just What You Eat, It's When You Eat, Mouse Study Finds
    Restricting eating hours didn't cut calorie intake, yet the animals gained less weight
    Parents Often Lose Sleep Over Child's Epilepsy, Study Finds
    Many sleep in the same room or bed as their child because of worries about nighttime seizures
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