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A woman’s sense of her weight status before conception may influence her risk for excessive pounds during pregnancy.
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A serious medical illness can tamp down mood during the holidays.
A University of Pennsylvania doctor says grappling with a seriou
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Experts say the internet can widen the circle of acquaintances who are vulnerable to suicidal thoughts after a young person takes his or
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1 in 4 mammals may face extinction
A United Nations report paints an alarming picture about the possible extinction of hundreds of species of mammals in the coming years.
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Scientists build largest neutrino detector
University of Delaware scientists are down in Antarctica building a machine that may be able to detect particles from outer space that ar
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