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HealthDay News Teen Violence Can Be Contagious, Study Contends Preventive programs could help stop copycat behavior, researchers say TUESDAY, Dec. 20, 2016 Violence could be contagious among teens, according to Ohio State University researchers. The researchers studied data collected in the mid-1990s from more than 5,900 seventh- through 12th-graders... » Read the full article Some Kids' Genes Might Make Food Ads More Tempting Brain scans showed they had more reaction in 'reward center' when viewing fast-food commercials MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2016 Children with a genetic trait linked to obesity may be more likely than other kids to respond to fast-food commercials on TV, a new study suggests. The research, based on brain scans, isn't defini... » Read the full article Study Finds Genetic Link Between Sleep Problems and Obesity Restless legs syndrome, schizophrenia also have biological ties to sleep disorders, research suggests MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2016 There seems to be a genetic link between poor sleep and some medical conditions, including obesity, restless legs syndrome and schizophrenia, researchers report. "This clinical science is an impor... » Read the full article Life After Juvenile Detention Isn't Easy, Especially for Minorities Only 1 in 5 males was working or in school full-time 12 years later, study reveals MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2016 Many people have difficulty getting their lives back on track after being released from juvenile detention, especially those from racial and ethnic minorities, a new study shows. Delinquent youth a... » Read the full article The Impact of Child Abuse Can Last a Lifetime Victims often struggle emotionally, financially as adults, study finds MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2016 The traumatic effects of child abuse and neglect can persist for decades, often with substantial economic consequences, researchers report. "We found associations of child neglect and abuse with a... » Read the full article Nicotine in E-Cigs Can Trigger Lifelong Addiction in Kids: Docs American Academy of Pediatricians' report says the earlier kids 'vape,' the more likely they're hooked MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2016 The earlier youngsters start using nicotine -- even in the form of e-cigarettes -- the harder it is for them to quit a habit that could last a lifetime. So says a new report from the American Acade... » Read the full article Sometimes the Holidays Aren't Always Jolly Take steps to prevent depression, and learn to spot signs that you may need help SATURDAY, Dec. 17, 2016 The emotional and financial stress of the holidays can trigger depression in some people, but there are a number of ways to prevent it, a mental health expert says. "There are so many social acti... » Read the full article Subway Surveillance Video Provides Clues to Suicidal Behavior Leaving belongings on platform and pacing yellow line among troubling signs, researchers say THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2016 Real-time video surveillance could help identify people at risk of suicide attempts in subway stations, Canadian researchers report. They reviewed closed circuit TV footage of 66 previous suicide... » Read the full article HealthDay TV: Happiness and Your Health Enjoying life may help keep those birthdays coming, according to a new study. » Watch now HealthDay Living: Festive Enchiladas This do-ahead dish adds heat to the holidays cooking-video » Watch now A New Look At Very-Low-Calorie Dieting Weight loss without muscle loss is key diet-video » Watch now No-Bake Holiday Cookies Nut butter and dates star in these treats cooking-video » Watch now Featured: eHealth Portal Health and medical information changes rapidly--even hourly. New studies and findings are reported daily. It is imperative for eHealth portals to stay up-to-date with these studies and findings to encourage their visitors to bookmark and visit daily. Manage Your Newsletter If you don't want to receive this newsletter anymore, please let us know. © 2015 HealthBanks, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy HEALTHBANKS, INC. 15 New England Executive Park Burlington, MA 01803 HealthDay News Service 83 East Avenue, Suite 210 Norwalk CT 06851 Phone: (203) 855-1400 »Visit us online