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Many Young Americans Using Snuff, Chewing Tobacco 06/15/2017 05:00 PM EDT Report notes that these smokeless tobacco products are addictive and carcinogenic Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Health Statistics, Smokeless Tobacco First Decline Seen in 'Vaping' Among U.S. Teens: CDC 06/15/2017 04:00 PM EDT Drop fueled a decrease in use of all tobacco products, report finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: E-Cigarettes, Smoking and Youth Healthy Dietary Fats Help Beat High Cholesterol 06/15/2017 04:00 PM EDT Eating them can reduce your risk of heart disease as effectively as statins, heart experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cholesterol, Dietary Fats, Heart Diseases--Prevention Pot Plus Booze: A Deadly Mix Behind the Wheel 06/15/2017 04:00 PM EDT Study found odds of a fatal auto accident jumped 5 times if both substances were used Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Impaired Driving, Marijuana Higher Pregnancy Weight Tied to Raised Odds for Birth Defects 06/15/2017 02:00 PM EDT But researchers say absolute risk is low Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects, Obesity, Preconception Care Mission to Mars Would Double Astronauts' Cancer Risk 06/15/2017 02:00 PM EDT Deep space travel exposes cells to radiation and heavy ions, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer, Radiation Exposure 'Couch Potatoes' May Face Higher Risk of Kidney, Bladder Cancers 06/15/2017 12:00 PM EDT Researchers say get moving, and point to national exercise guidelines Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bladder Cancer, Healthy Living, Kidney Cancer Medical Costs Soar for U.S. Babies Born Addicted to Opioids 06/15/2017 12:00 PM EDT Yearly price tag for their care now tops $300 million, researchers report Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Opioid Abuse and Addiction, Pregnancy and Substance Abuse Centenarians Often Healthier Than Younger Seniors 06/15/2017 09:00 AM EDT They have less chronic disease than those in their 80s and 90s, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Seniors' Health U.S. Hospitals Still Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics 06/15/2017 09:00 AM EDT 1 in 5 patients experiences side effects from the drugs, which often aren't necessary Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotics, Health Facilities When Parents Focus on Smartphones, Kids' Misbehaving Can Rise 06/15/2017 09:00 AM EDT Little ones can feel snubbed by the devices and consequently act out, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development, Parenting, Toddler Development Health Tip: Recognizing Summer Allergy Symptoms 06/15/2017 07:00 AM EDT A few of the lesser-known warning signs Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hay Fever   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter 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