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• [+] Teens' Stress Level and Acne Severity Linked

  Students who get nervous taking tests in school may have something besides their grades to worry about. Research shows that the stress and anxiety caused by mid-term exams can increase the severity of pimple outbreaks in teens.

• [+] Too Young For Cancer: One Woman's Story

  Most cancers strike at age 55 or older, and one-third of all cancer-related deaths in 2003 are expected to be the result of lifestyle factors that could have been controlled or avoided. Imagine the shock when Jessica Wing, a 30-year-old filmmaker in

• [+] Rising Number of Teen Suicides

  More than 30,000 Americans commit suicide each year, and 5,000 of these Americans are teenagers. Though one of every eight teenagers suffers with depression, the diagnosis is often missed, and depressive symptoms are mistaken for the typical ups and

• [+] More Daughters May Signal Prostate Cancer Risk

  Being the father of many daughters is certainly a blessing, but it may also be a sign that dad is at a greater risk for developing prostate cancer than other men, say researchers.

• [+] Caring for a Loved One With Schizophrenia

  Schizophrenia places a difficult burden on families. Learn what you can do if you care for a child or sibling who has schizophrenia.

• [+] What is Ultrasound and How is it Used?

  Your baby's first ultrasound can be pretty exciting. Read on to learn what the doctor is looking for.

• [+] Understanding Teen Suicide

  What causes someone to commit suicide? Learn about the early warning signs and how you can help a friend or family member in need.

• [+] Ovarian Cancer: Not So Silent?

  Doctors and cancer advocates have traditionally been at a loss when it comes to making recommendations to women for the early detection of ovarian cancer. But a new study suggests women with ovarian cancer often have symptoms prior to diagnosis.