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Health tip: Troubled by a toothache?
Health tip: Troubled by a toothache?
A toothache can be a real pain, but you can take steps to care for tooth discomfort.More >>

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High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
Many public pools contaminated with human waste
Many public pools contaminated with human waste
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.More >>
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.More >>
Even low levels of lead hamper kindergartners' reading skills
Even low levels of lead hamper kindergartners' reading skills
Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found.More >>
Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found.More >>
Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving
Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
A little formula might help breast-feeding for some babies
A little formula might help breast-feeding for some babies
Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.More >>
Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.More >>
Many heart defects aren't inherited
Many heart defects aren't inherited
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds.More >>
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds.More >>
More time in gym class equals stronger kids
More time in gym class equals stronger kids
Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn't increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds.More >>
Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn't increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds.More >>
Violent video games may numb players to brutality
Violent video games may numb players to brutality
Teenage boys who play violent video games for hours on end may become desensitized to the brutality, a small new study finds.More >>
Teenage boys who play violent video games for hours on end may become desensitized to the brutality, a small new study finds.More >>
Pregnancy adds challenge for teens treated for drug abuse
Pregnancy adds challenge for teens treated for drug abuse
Half of pregnant teens in substance-abuse treatment programs used alcohol or drugs in the month before they entered treatment.More >>
Half of pregnant teens in substance-abuse treatment programs used alcohol or drugs in the month before they entered treatment. More >>
Gasoline poisonings in kids spike during summer
Gasoline poisonings in kids spike during summer
Chemicals found in gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid and some insecticides and cleaning supplies are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States.More >>
Chemicals found in gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid and some insecticides and cleaning supplies are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States.More >>

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