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Race

Why Are So Many Young Black Men Being Murdered?

National homicide rates have remained relatively stable in recent years, with the exception of one group: black teenaged boys. A new report by Northeastern University shows that the number of homicides involving black male juveniles rose by 31 percent between 2002 to 2007. Criminology professor James Alan Fox authored the study and explains why the numbers are so high.

Why Are So Many Young Black Men Being Murdered?

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Family Struggles With Ambiguity Of Genetic Testing

For many people seeking answers through genetic testing, all the DNA probing ends in this twist: Less certainty, not more. This sometimes leads to tough personal decisions, like those made by Nashville novelist Susan Gregg Gilmore and her family.

Family Struggles With Ambiguity Of Genetic Testing

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Monday

Study: Tolerance Can Lower Gay Kids' Suicide Risk

Gay young adults have one of the highest rates of suicide attempts, and kids who are rejected by their parents have the most problems. New research says when a parent is neutral about a son or daughter being gay, or even only mildly critical, that goes a long way in reducing a child's risk.

Study: Tolerance Can Lower Gay Kids' Suicide Risk

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FDA Reverses Cephalosporin Ban

The Food and Drug Administration had planned to ban the use of a popular antibiotic from use in animal feed. At the last minute, the agency pulled back. Cephalosporin is one of the most important drugs for treating infectious diseases in humans.

FDA Reverses Cephalosporin Ban

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Research News

Charges For Vaccines Vary Widely, Study Finds

A study published in this month's Pediatrics journal found that there was an exceedingly wide variation not only in what pediatricians and family practitioners paid for vaccines, but also in the reimbursements they received from insurers and managed care organizations.

Charges For Vaccines Vary Widely, Study Finds

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Sunday

Health Care

Health Care Next Year: Dare We Hope?

Some 46 million Americans have no health insurance. Another 25 million have insurance — but in the case of serious illness or injury, they still would be exposed to financial catastrophe. President-elect Barack Obama has promised to make health care one of his top priorities, but what are the chances of his success?

Health Care Next Year: Dare We Hope?

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The Impact of War

Helping Veterans Return

Servicemen and women who come home for good from Iraq and Afghanistan face many challenges, among them, finding a job. That's difficult for everyone these days, not just those returning from military service.

Helping Veterans Return

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Saturday

Health Care

Take Advantage Of Medicare Changes Now

You have only until Dec. 31 to switch from one Medicare prescription drug plan to another. With many insurers changing the details of next year's plans, it's worth reconsidering which plan is best for you.

Take Advantage Of Medicare Changes Now

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Friday

Your Health

How To Make New Year's Resolutions Stick

Are you vowing to stop smoking or start exercising on Jan. 1, 2009? Nearly half of U.S. adults will make resolutions to change in the New Year. Clinical psychologist John Norcross explains how to increase your odds for success.

How To Make New Year's Resolutions Stick

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Thursday

Your Health

Checking Santa's Toys For Lead

With tough new standards on lead in children's toys set to go into effect in February, a consumer group's spot-checks are finding fewer toys containing lead. Concerned parents can buy a simple home testing kit to check whether their kids' toys are safe.

Checking Santa's Toys For Lead

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Your Health

Don't Burn The Gift Wrap

Every Christmas, fire departments across the country warn people not to burn wrapping paper in the fireplace. Still, people do it. It's not the worst thing in the world, experts say. But the gift wrap could cause some unwanted and potentially dangerous fireworks.

Don't Burn The Gift Wrap

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Wednesday

Opinion

Scientists Shed Light On Festive Medical Myths

A pair of scientists have debunked popular holiday- and winter-themed conventional wisdom. Among the claims disproved in the study: People lose most of their body heat through their heads; poinsettia leaves and flowers are toxic; and the rates of suicide increase in the winter.

Scientists Shed Light On Festive Medical Myths

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Research News

Study: Early To Bed Keeps Heart Healthy

A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that the human heart needs a certain amount of sleep every night to stay healthy. The link between sleep and heart health is stronger than researchers suspected.

Study: Early To Bed Keeps Heart Healthy

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