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Spanking linked to more aggression in kids
Spanking or slapping your child has long-term, harmful effects on their development, according to a new review of 20 years of research
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New canine cancer therapy could be mimicked in humans
Man?s best friend may help out their human cohorts by bringing in the paper or fetching someone's slippers.  But now our canine companions may help us find improved cancer drugs
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Golfer impaled on broken putter during fight at golf course
A North Texas golfer had a close call when he was impaled with the sharp end of a broken putter during a fight on a golf course, authorities said
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Babies fed on solid foods less likely to be obese, study finds
Pureed baby food is more likely to make children obese than solid finger foods, British researchers claimed
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Marathoners who go the distance 100 times or more
For most people running one marathon is a daunting prospect but research scientist Leslie Miller belongs to group of runners who have completed 100 or more marathons, many of them just for the fun of it
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Walmart to label healthier food as 'Great For You'
Nutritional foods are getting a new "Great For You" icon from the world's largest retailer as it tries to convince shoppers that they can make healthy, low-cost choices when picking out food at its U.S. stores
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Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's
The revised definition of a brain condition called mild cognitive impairment means that many people now considered to have mild or early Alzheimer's disease could easily be given that diagnosis instead
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Diet supplements recalled on unlabeled drug worries
Healthy People Co is recalling 15 lots of seven different dietary supplements because they contain appetite suppressants or a drug for male erectile dysfunction
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Facebook with care: Social networking site can hurt self-esteem
According to three new studies, Facebook can be tough on mental health, offering a medium for social comparison and ill-advised status updates. While adding a friend on the site can make people feel connected, having a lot of friends is associated with feeling worse about one's own life
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Lyme disease high-risk areas revealed in new map
An extensive field study has identified areas of the U.S. where people have the highest risk of contracting Lyme disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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