Scientists have identified eight genes that may be associated with the skin disease alopecia areata, a common cause of hair loss that affects 5.3 million Americans.

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An immune system substance may contribute to causing the low back pain associated with herniated and degenerated discs, according to a new study.

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Teenage girls may be more easily lured by drugs and alcohol than teenage boys, according to a new survey conducted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.

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The consumer group CSPI calls for the FDA to ban artificial food dyes, noting that they carry toxic risks, particularly for children.

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Clutter, both mental and physical, can do a number on our productivity and eat away at our time. The sheer stress of a cluttered life means we may miss deadlines, work longer hours, and lose important stuff. Clutter equals stress. Here’s how to start…

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An Australian study of older people found that those who had a large network of friends outlived those with the fewest friends by 22%.

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No time to exercise? No time to plan healthy meals? Lack of time isn’t the only excuse offered by sedentary people who need to lose weight. Working out just isn’t fun, and neither is shopping and cooking “healthy.” But it can be. Try these 10 fun ways …

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Make time for the good life together as a family. You’ll reduce stress and help your children grow up emotionally strong. Try these tips from WebMD.

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A school nurse answers parents’ top 9 health questions about back-to-school.

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Adult obesity rates increased in 28 states in the past year, with the No. 1 ranking going to Mississippi, where 33.8% of adults are obese, according to a new report.

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