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Too Much TV Time: Parents May Shape Kids' Screen Time
While it may seem like a harmless activity, spending countless hours in front of the television could be negatively influencing your children.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Facts You Should Know
It's probably safe to say that few people look forward to a colonoscopy. But knowing how much colonoscopy and other colorectal cancer screening cuts cancer risk may be enough for most people to get screened.
Not All Alzheimer's Patients Have Memory Loss
Alzheimer’s disease typically affects the area of the brain involved in memory. However, there’s a less common type of Alzheimer’s in which memory loss is not the main symptom.
Worldwide Polio Spread Causing Concern
Some diseases that have been largely eradicated in the US still present big threats on a global scale. This is the case for polio, health officials warned this week.
Testosterone Levels Tied to Prostate Cancer Progression
In some prostate cancer patients, the disease is closely watched, rather than actively treated. A new study suggested that testosterone levels seen during this monitoring may hint at cancer progress. 
Getting the Full Picture with ADHD
One of the challenges of identifying and treating children with mental health conditions is figuring out what symptoms are related to the condition. This is especially true with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders.
Sports and Energy Drinks Too Popular with Teens
Teens are known to love soda, but they may be consuming other sugar-filled beverages these days, and ones that should also be avoided.
Gender May Affect Concussion Recovery Time
Sports injuries, car crashes and other accidents can lead to blows to the head that result in concussion. And some patients seem to have concussion symptoms that last longer than others.
Obesity While Young May Boost Obesity Risk Later
Obesity has become a problem among Americans of all ages, including young adults. If these young obese people don't lose weight, they could be putting themselves at risk for a host of health problems as the years go by. 
Cancer Symptoms Men Might Miss
Cancer can affect anyone, regardless of gender. Unfortunately, men consistently underutilize preventive health care services compared to women. Indeed, men are 24 percent less likely to have visited a doctor in the past year and are statistically less willing to participate in cancer screenings.
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