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Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.More >> Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.More >> Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.More >> Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.More >> In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.More >> In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.More >> A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis.More >> A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits.More >> It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. More >> It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. But there was a hidden catch: The pictures showed the same six women both before and after weight-loss.More >> Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions involved with processing social information.More >> Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found.More >> Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.More >> Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.More >> Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS?More >> Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS?More >> It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.More >> It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.More >> Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school.More >> Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.More >>
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Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.More >> Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.More >> Parents who smoke may put their children at greater risk for bladder irritation, according to a small new study.More >> Parents who smoke may put their children at greater risk for bladder irritation, according to a small new study.More >> Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection.More >> Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection and do not know how to properly check themselves for signs of skin cancer, a new survey reveals.More >> Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.More >> Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.More >> Many people know diabetes -- both type 1 and type 2 -- can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions.More >> Many people know diabetes -- both type 1 and type 2 -- can take a serious toll on physical health. But these blood-sugar disorders also can affect your emotions.More >> While most of the research on diet and obesity focuses on what people eat, a new study in mice suggests that more attention should be given to when people eat.More >> While most of the research on diet and obesity focuses on what people eat, a new study in mice suggests that more attention should be given to when people eat.More >> Statins -- commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs -- can significantly lower the risk for heart disease in people with no history of vascular disease, according to a new study.More >> Statins -- commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs -- can significantly lower the risk for heart disease in people with no history of vascular disease, according to a new study.More >> A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis.More >> A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits.More >> Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.More >> Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.More >>
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SAN DIEGO, CA (WLBT) - Coping with college tests and grades, relationships and appearances taking a toll on today's higher education students.
Studies show students in colleges and universities are needing more counseling for mental health issues than ever before. A recent survey finds almost half of the students in counseling are being treated for severe psychological disorders.
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