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'Contagious' suicide a concern in teens

The third-leading cause of death among young people isn't disease or accident -- it's suicide. And according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, one happens every 13.7 minutes.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 08:52am EDT

Make water safety part of your holiday weekend plans

Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to hit the beach, so it's also a good time to think about water safety. We've got tips from the experts to enjoy a fun, injury free weekend in the water.

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 07:46am EDT

6 kids among 7 injured in south China attack

6 primary school students among 7 injured in attack in southern China; suspect detained

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 06:40am EDT

Burt Bacharach opens up on daughter's suicide

Award-winning music composer Burt Bacharach recounts his life, daughter's memory in new memoir

Wednesday - 05/22/2013, 03:34am EDT

Mysterious illness kills 2 in southeast Alabama

Mysterious respiratory illness kills 2, leaves 5 others hospitalized in southeast Alabama

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 11:10pm EDT

Court strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion ban

Calif. appeals court strikes down Arizona's ban on abortions starting at 20 weeks of pregnancy

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 09:11pm EDT

Hospitals treat more than 200 after Okla. tornado

Hospitals treat more than 200, including dozens of children, after tornado hits Oklahoma

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 07:45pm EDT

Decision time for Portland fluoridation

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 05:29pm EDT

What are electronic cigarettes and are they safe?

Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 04:46pm EDT

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How to be safe in and around your car

Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 04:44pm EDT

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Health and fitness tips for swimsuit season

Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 04:43pm EDT

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France: Drugmaker on trial, suspected in deaths

Trial opens for French maker of drug used for weight loss, suspected in hundreds of deaths

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 04:00pm EDT

Cholera outbreak hits Malian refugee camp in Niger

UN: Cholera outbreak hits Malian refugee camp in Niger

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 12:00pm EDT

What really happens when you skip a workout

It's easy to skip a workout when schedules get busy or other plans come up. If you wait for the rare day that you get every email answered and are 100 percent caught up on work, you'll workout four times a year. And here's what will happen to your body when you neglect activity.

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 09:18am EDT

Short naps: Best way to stay ahead of sleep deficits

Sleep deprivation can increase stress and make people overly emotional and less focused. But the best way to stay ahead of sleep deficits may be to take short naps.

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 07:53am EDT

Rosie Pope helps navigate exotic baby gear

Rosie Pope helps moms-to-be navigate crazy, chaotic world of maternity, baby gear

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 05:36am EDT

Hospitals treat more than 120 after Okla. tornado

2 hospitals treat more than 120, including about 50 kids, after massive tornado hits Oklahoma

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 12:40am EDT

Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands

Georgia woman who survived flesh-eating disease fitted with prosthetic hands

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 12:18am EDT

Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban talks

Pakistan's presumptive prime minister calls for peace talks with Taliban

Monday - 05/20/2013, 09:28pm EDT

WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough

World Health Organization says single yellow fever shot enough to guarantee life-long immunity

Monday - 05/20/2013, 08:20pm EDT
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