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HealthDay News Gun Violence May Be 'Contagious,' Study Suggests Those at highest risk for being shot had most friends who had recently been shot TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2017 To predict someone's risk of becoming a victim of gun violence, a new study offers a suggestion: Look at the company they keep. Researchers report that gun violence may actually be "contagious," wi... » Read the full article Sleep May Help People Process Traumatic Events Researchers find sleep weakens emotions stemming from disturbing events MONDAY, Jan. 2, 2017 Sleeping soon after a traumatic event can help some people cope, a new Swiss study suggests. Two groups of volunteers were shown a video with traumatic images. One group slept for the night after se... » Read the full article Health Tip: Set a Health Goal That Lasts Stick with it all year long If you're making a New Year's resolution to get healthy, choose a goal that you can achieve and maintain beyond the first month of 2017. The American Council on Exercise recommends: Set a small, specifi... » Read the full article Did You Know Biting Your Nails Can Make You Sick? Here are 5 reasons to give up your nervous habit FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2016 Nail biting can leave you with more than just unsightly fingernails -- it can have long-term consequences on your health, scientists say. Researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science... » Read the full article Making New Year's Resolutions That Last Think small, manageable goals -- not sweeping lifestyle changes, psychologists advise FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2016 Though made with the best of intentions, most New Year's resolutions last about as long as the bubbles in leftover champagne. That's why experts from the American Psycho... » Read the full article Melanoma Rates Rise in Some States, Fall in Others Local sun-safety campaigns may be key to progress against the deadly skin cancer, researchers say THURSDAY, Dec. 29, 2016 Rates of melanoma cases and deaths are either rising or falling, depending on which state you might be living in, a new study finds. Between 2003 and 2013, Americans living in the Midwest and Sou... » Read the full article Disabled Children Face Bullying Throughout School Years More must be done to teach them how to respond to aggression, researcher says WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2016 Bullying is a problem that affects almost all students in some ways, but for disabled children it's a problem that seems to last throughout their school years. Disabl... » Read the full article Men Don't Know About Risks to Fertility, Survey Finds It's not commonly known that factors such as obesity, laptop use on lap can affect sperm counts WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2016 Many men don't know about risk factors that can lead to infertility, a new study reveals. In a survey, Canadian men could identify only about half of the activities and medical conditions that c... » Read the full article HealthDay TV: TV, Tablets, Smartphones and Weight Too much screen time can lead to weight problems in adolescents, new study finds. » Watch now HealthDay Living: New Year's Pork and Sauerkraut A slow cooker for a holiday tradition cooking-video » Watch now Could Social Media Make You Depressed? Online activity can affect your emotions wellness-video » Watch now Baked Crab Dip Yogurt lightens up a favorite hot appetizer 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

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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

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HealthDay News Cigarettes Aren't Cool, California Teens Say But kids still don't see nicotine as addictive and may opt for e-cigarettes instead TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2016 Cigarettes are one accessory today's California teens are more than willing to forego, a new survey finds. Fewer of them than ever think cigarettes are cool, the study found, and many view smoking ... » Read the full article Medical School Can Be an Emotional Pressure-Cooker Yet many students fail to seek the help they need to deal with the stress, study finds TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2016 Many medical students from around the world struggle with depression, and more than 1 in 10 have suicidal thoughts, researchers report. And only about 16 percent of the students who tested positive... » Read the full article Are Catholic Women Less Likely to Breast-Feed? Study suggests that possibility, review authors say, but more research needed to confirm findings MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2016 Could religion play a role in breast-feeding practices? Women in Western nations with a strong Protestant heritage are more likely to breast-feed. However, the reverse seems to be true for those in ... » Read the full article U.S. Doctors Still Over-Prescribing Drugs: Survey More than 1 in 4 say antibiotics are given when the drugs will likely do no good MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2016 Despite evidence that certain drugs aren't always necessary, doctors are still prescribing these treatments, a new survey of doctors reveals. Antibiotics are by far the drugs most frequently used in... » Read the full article When Sibling Has Epilepsy, Kids Worry Protective feelings a very common response, study finds MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2016 Brothers and sisters of children with epilepsy tend to worry and feel protective toward them, a new study finds. "When a child has a chronic disease, it impacts the family and we wanted to learn how... » Read the full article Just 1 Cigarette a Day Can Be Deadly: Study Light smokers still faced an increased risk of early death MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2016 Think smoking just one cigarette a day is harmless? Think again, a new study says. Even a single daily cigarette can raise your odds for an early death, the research showed. "There is no ... » Read the full article Men More Likely to Use Marijuana Than Women, Study Finds Researchers suggest 2007 recession may have spurred rise in pot use among men with low incomes MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2016 As more American adults choose to puff at the marijuana pipe, a gender difference is becoming clear -- men are significantly more likely to smoke pot than women, a new study finds. Compared with 200... » Read the full article Attempted Suicide Rates in U.S. Remain Unchanged Men more often resorted to violent means, while women turned to poisoning, drowning, study finds FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2016 The number of Americans who attempted suicide and wound up in the emergency room has remained steady in the past decade, a new report finds. Females were more likely to attempt suicide, but males us... » Read the full article HealthDay Living: Smoked Salmon Spread A protein-rich spread with less fat cooking-video » Watch now Diet Program Must-Haves For Success Doing research before you sign up diet-video » Watch now Lemon Thyme Cupcakes Sweet meets savory for better health 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