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Study: Mothers with three children have more stress

A survey of more than 7,000 U.S. mothers found that mothers of three children stress more than moms of one or two, while mothers of four or more children actually report lower levels of stress. More>>

FDA wants cancer warnings on tanning beds

Indoor tanning beds would come with new warnings about the risk of cancer and be subject to more stringent federal oversight under a proposal unveiled Monday by the Food and Drug Administration. More>>

FDA: Morning-after pill to move over the counter

The government is moving the morning-after pill over the counter but only those 15 and older can buy it — an attempt to find middle ground just days before a court-imposed deadline to lift all age restrictions on the emergency contraceptive. More>>

Study: Dementia tops cancer, heart disease in cost

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Cancer and heart disease are bigger killers, but Alzheimer's is the most expensive malady in the U.S. More>>

Report: 1 in 5 high school boys has ADHD

FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom talks with Dr. Craig Surman from Massachusetts General Hospital regarding a new study which says one in five high school boys has ADHD. More>>

See-through yoga pants a pain for Lululemon

Lululemon has yanked its popular black yoga pants from store shelves and online after it found that the sheer material used was revealing too much of its loyal customers. More>>

Daily aspirin linked to lower risk for deadly skin cancer in women

Older women who take an aspirin regularly may be lowering their risk of developing the deadly skin cancer melanoma, a new study suggests. More>>

Scientists say baby born with HIV apparently cured

A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday, describing the case of a child from Mississippi who's now 2½ and has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection. More>>

Report: Health clubs fail to display prices, fees

State regulators say health clubs in Massachusetts are failing to comply with laws requiring they display membership prices and fees. More>>

Mediterranean diet good for the heart

Score another heart-health win for the Mediterranean diet. More>>

Many Americans don't see their kids as overweight

Many American parents fail to see that their children are overweight or obese, a new poll finds. More>>

Food allergies tied to impaired growth in kids

Food allergies appear to affect children's growth, a new study suggests. More>>

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Without laws, many tanning salons would allow kids
Without laws, many tanning salons would allow kids
More than 40 percent of indoor tanning facilities doing business in Missouri -- a state where the practice is unregulated -- say that tanning is totally risk-free.
More than 40 percent of indoor tanning facilities doing business in Missouri -- a state where the practice is unregulated -- say that tanning is totally risk-free.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Big Bird Team Up to Help Get Kids Healthy
First Lady Michelle Obama and Big Bird Team Up to Help Get Kids Healthy
Provided by www.whitehouse.govNew Let’s Move! Public Service Announcements Filmed in the White House Encourage Kids to Eat Healthy and Get Active
New Let’s Move! Public Service Announcements Filmed in the White House Encourage Kids to Eat Healthy and Get Active
Smog may boost death risk for heart attack survivors
Smog may boost death risk for heart attack survivors
Exposure to smog is linked to higher death risk among people admitted to the hospital for a heart attack.
Exposure to smog is linked to higher death risk among people admitted to the hospital for a heart attack.
Emerging SARS-like virus well-suited to attack humans
Emerging SARS-like virus well-suited to attack humans
The new SARS-like "coronavirus" that first emerged in the Middle East can invade the lungs and immune system as easily as the common cold.
The new SARS-like "coronavirus" that first emerged in the Middle East can invade the lungs and immune system as easily as the common cold.
First Lady Michelle Obama to Embark on National Tour Celebrating Third Anniversary of Lets Move!
First Lady Michelle Obama to Embark on National Tour Celebrating Third Anniversary of Lets Move!
Provided by www.whitehouse.govFebruary 27-28th, First Lady to make stops in Clinton, MS; Chicago, IL; Springfield, MO
February 27-28th, First Lady to make stops in Clinton, MS; Chicago, IL; Springfield, MO
Human teeth healthier in the stone age than today
Human teeth healthier in the stone age than today
Something to think about next time you're in the dentist's chair: Ancient humans had healthier teeth than people do today, researchers say.
Something to think about next time you're in the dentist's chair: Ancient humans had healthier teeth than people do today, researchers say.
Early exposure to gluten may help babies avoid celiac risk
Early exposure to gluten may help babies avoid celiac risk
Modifying an infant's diet to include the protein gluten while the mother is still breast-feeding could lower the risk of celiac disease, a common intestinal disorder, according to a new Swedish study.
Modifying an infant's diet to include the protein gluten while the mother is still breast-feeding could lower the risk of celiac disease, a common intestinal disorder, according to a new Swedish study.
Dr. Oz discusses flat belly plan
Dr. Oz discusses flat belly plan
Dr. Oz discusses eliminating foods, food withdrawals
Dr. Oz discusses eliminating foods, food withdrawals

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