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U.S. Smoking Rates Differ by County, Not Just State
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Certain Parents More Likely to Skip Kids’ Flu Shot
Those who favor alternative therapies often bypass the annual vaccine, study says read on >
Making Friends 101: What Works for College Freshmen
Emotional skills will help build lasting friendships, whereas narcissism turns people off, study finds read on >
Scare Up Some Halloween Safety
Teach kids not to look at phone while walking, and to make eye contact with drivers when crossing street read on >
A Doctor’s Words Key to Whether Child Gets HPV Vaccine
Parents most receptive to messages about the shot’s effectiveness, safety and the cancers it prevents, study finds read on >
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More Health Care Workers Need Flu Shots: CDC
Vaccination protects both workers and patients, doctor says read on >
Encouraging Surgical ICU Patients to Get Moving Pays Off
They’re discharged sooner, become more functional when they leave the hospital, study finds read on >
Health Tip: Avoid These 5 Pre-Bedtime Don’ts
For a better night’s sleep
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‘Entitled’ People May Be Pursuing an Unhappy Path
Inflated expectations of what they deserve doom many to disappointment, review of the data shows read on >
