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AHA News: For Kids, a Pandemic of Stress Could Have Long-Term Consequences
05/27/2020—Natalie Slopen, an assistant professor in the department of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Maryland, College Park, said extensive research shows excessive or prolonged exposure to stress in childhood and adolescence is harmful to healthy childhood development. "And this has implications for lifelong learning, behavior and health." More
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Scientists Spot More Genes Linked to Problem Drinking
05/27/2020—It was already known that genetics can play a role in drinking problems, but now researchers have identified additional gene variants that could help identify many more at-risk people. More
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Uncles, Aunts May Influence a Child's Odds for Autism
05/27/2020—A child with an uncle or aunt with autism appears to have a more than doubled risk of being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder themselves, a new U.S. government-funded study reports. More
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A New Hip or Knee Can Do a Marriage Good, Study Finds
05/27/2020—After people have a hip or knee replacement surgery, doctors expect these patients will get relief from joint pain, get around easier and once again enjoy the activities they love. More
