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Kids Born to Older Moms Score Higher on Thinking Tests 02/20/2017 05:00 PM EST Children with younger moms once had the advantage, but that trend has reversed, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Pregnancy Staying Socially Active Nourishes the Aging Brain 02/20/2017 05:00 PM EST Researchers suggest making friends of all ages Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Healthy Aging Tired of The Ups and Downs of Yo-Yo Dieting? 02/20/2017 05:00 PM EST 'Coaching' sessions seemed to help keep the weight from coming back, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Weight Control Does Mercury in Fish Play a Role in ALS? 02/20/2017 04:00 PM EST Certain types of seafood may be linked to the fatal disorder, early research suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Food Safety, Mercury There's Fun and Fitness in the Pool for Asthmatic Kids 02/20/2017 02:00 PM EST High humidity in indoor pools can also help keep airways open and prevent attacks, doctor says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Exercise for Children Same-Sex Marriage Laws Tied to Fewer Teen Suicides 02/20/2017 12:00 PM EST Perceived acceptance may benefit gay, lesbian and bisexual teens, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health, Suicide, Teen Health Self-Checks Help Spot Melanoma's Return 02/20/2017 12:00 PM EST Patient-detected symptoms were most common way of detecting return of deadly skin cancer, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Melanoma Stem Cell Transplants May Help Some with Multiple Sclerosis 02/20/2017 12:00 PM EST Review found younger patients fared better over 5 years, though some deaths reported Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Multiple Sclerosis, Stem Cells Don't Punish Pregnant Women for Opioid Use, Docs Say 02/20/2017 09:00 AM EST Better prevention and treatment, not jail time, would stem surge in drug-addicted newborns Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Opioid Abuse and Addiction, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse Most Parents Don't Think They're Meeting Kids' Nutritional Needs 02/20/2017 09:00 AM EST In national survey, only 1 of 3 respondents felt they're teaching healthy eating habits Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Nutrition, Parenting Kids' OD Risk Rises When Opioids Left Out at Home 02/20/2017 07:00 AM EST Odds of overdose more than double if parent takes powerful narcotic instead of milder pain med, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Safety, Pain Relievers, Poisoning Repeat Head Hits May Not Put NFL Players at Risk of Motor Problems 02/19/2017 04:00 PM EST Study aimed to see if former pro football players faced the same fate as many professional boxers Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Head Injuries, Movement Disorders, Sports Injuries Ready for Spring Break? Have Fun but Play It Safe 02/18/2017 09:00 AM EST Drinking too much can affect your judgment, increasing your risk for injury, CDC warns Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Traveler's Health Chronic Pain More Likely for Poor, Less Educated 02/17/2017 04:00 PM EST Researchers say more research is needed to determine cause of disparity among older Americans Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Chronic Pain, Disabilities, Health Disparities Anti-Addiction Meds Given in ER Can Help Battle Abuse 02/17/2017 02:00 PM EST Giving drugs to reduce cravings appears to be effective option, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Emergency Medical Services, Opioid Abuse and Addiction 'Love Hormone' Helps Dads and Babies Bond 02/17/2017 09:00 AM EST Brain scans show distinct response when fathers gaze at their kids Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hormones, Parenting Docs More Likely to Prescribe Antibiotics If Patients Expect Them 02/17/2017 09:00 AM EST Study found physicians might even give the drugs if they didn't suspect a bacterial infection Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotics, Talking With Your Doctor Heart, Lung Problems May Not Always Need ICU Care 02/17/2017 09:00 AM EST Study finds no difference in death rates, but higher costs for intensive care for some patients Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: COPD, Critical Care, Heart Diseases Is Surgery Always Needed for Kids' Appendicitis? 02/17/2017 09:00 AM EST Review found many with inflamed appendix were fine with antibiotics alone, but more research needed Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Appendicitis, Children's Health, Surgery Lingering Baby Weight? Don't Blame the Pregnancy 02/17/2017 09:00 AM EST Researchers find weight gain speeds up a year after delivery, suggest motherhood might be the reason why Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Body Weight, Parenting, Women's Health   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter   Search Cloud: See what people are searching for on MedlinePlus This is a free service provided by MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894 · 888-346-3656