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Delaying pushing in birthing mothers results in a longer, more dangerous birth, new study finds

Dispatches from the morgue: Toxicology tests don't tell the whole story of the opioid epidemic

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'Fortnite' teaches the wrong lessons

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There are many types of obesity – which one matters to your health

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The 'sun cycle diet' is the fasting-style diet to have on your radar right now

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Second trailer released for M. Night Shyamalan's 'Glass'

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Pennsylvania dominates list of best Halloween haunts in U.S.

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A healthier hack: behold an oil-free roasted veggies recipe

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The Catholic Church's grim history of ignoring priestly pedophilia – and silencing would-be whistleblowers

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Newly-found gene variation may boost risk of erectile dysfunction

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Congress targets misuse of hospice drugs

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Cannabis use more detrimental to brain health than alcohol use, study claims

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New DNA tool predicts height, shows promise for assessing disease risk

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Children's Health

Eat, toke or vape: Teens not too picky when it comes to pot’s potpourri

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Kids with cellphones more likely to be bullies – or get bullied. Here are 6 tips for parents

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Last flu season was deadliest in four decades

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Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga duet in first single from 'A Star is Born'

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Why older skin heals with less scarring

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Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend

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The blissful and bizarre world of ASMR

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Here's how Trump-era politics are affecting worker morale – and what managers can do about it

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One and done: Reflections on single parenting an 'only' child

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Navy sailor from New Jersey dies in propeller accident on aircraft carrier

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5 math skills your child needs to get ready for kindergarten

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Researchers block cocaine craving and addiction with a special skin graft

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Are today's white kids less racist than their grandparents?

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Undocumented immigrants see doctors less often, but are they healthier than other U.S. populations?

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Critical procedure available for more stroke victims

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Why the Russians might hack the Boy Scouts next

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6 questions you can ask a loved one to help screen for suicide risk

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Simple blood test could read people's internal clock

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Increased fasting could lead to a longer life

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Campaign season is moving into high gear – your vote may not count as much as you think

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Preteen suicides are rare, but as numbers rise, researchers look for answers

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Happy midterms! Here's a rundown of the best political zingers in history

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New clues could help doctors predict breast cancer relapse

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For nursing home patients, breast cancer surgery may do more harm than good

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Higher Education

Penn State president, others on how to make college more affordable

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HBO phases out adult programming to focus on original content

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Cracking the sugar code: Why the 'glycome' is the next big thing in health and medicine

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Michael B. Jordan has challenged Will Smith to a cook-off

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Gonorrhea resists all but one antibiotic – and that may not last much longer

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Yoga for anxiety: Even 10 minutes of daily practice can help transform your life

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Why you can literally smell rain coming

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Biorhythms and birth control: FDA stirs debate by approving ‘natural’ app

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Child pornography may make a comeback after court ruling guts regulations protecting minors

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Why it matters that teens are reading less

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