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• Running may be better than walking for breast cancer survival, research finds
• Altruistic acts more common in states with high well-being
• Mammography beneficial for younger women, study finds
• How politics divide Facebook friendships
• Kindergarten is the new first grade, researchers find
• Poor breakfast in youth linked to metabolic syndrome in adulthood
• Parents unclear about process for specialist care for kids
• Caffeine use disorder: Widespread health problem that needs more attention
• Parents less likely to spank after reading briefly about its links to problems in children
• Voice may change after nose job

Running may be better than walking for breast cancer survival, research finds Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:52 AM PST Previous studies have shown that breast cancer survivors who meet the current exercise recommendations (2.5 hours of moderate intensity physical activity per week) are at 25 percent lower risk for dying from breast cancer. New research suggests that exceeding the recommendations may provide greater protection, and that running may be better than walking.

Altruistic acts more common in states with high well-being Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:51 AM PST People are much more likely to decide to donate a kidney to a stranger -- an extraordinarily altruistic act -- in areas of the United States where levels of well-being are high, according to a new study published.

Mammography beneficial for younger women, study finds Posted: 29 Jan 2014 08:45 AM PST Researchers have published new findings that mammography remains beneficial for women in their 40s. According to the study, women between ages 40 and 49 who underwent routine screening mammography were diagnosed at earlier stages with smaller tumors and were less likely to require chemotherapy.

How politics divide Facebook friendships Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:17 AM PST A new study suggests that politics are the great divider. People who think the majority of their friends have differing opinions than their own engage less on Facebook. For those who choose to stay logged in and politically active, the research found that most tend to stick in their own circles, ignore those on the other side and become more polarized.

Kindergarten is the new first grade, researchers find Posted: 29 Jan 2014 06:17 AM PST Kindergarten classrooms nationwide have changed dramatically since the late 1990s and nearly all of these changes are in the direction of a heightened focus on academics, particularly literacy, according to researchers.

Poor breakfast in youth linked to metabolic syndrome in adulthood Posted: 29 Jan 2014 04:58 AM PST It is often said that breakfast is important for our health, and a new study supports this claim. The study revealed that adolescents who ate poor breakfasts displayed a higher incidence of metabolic syndrome 27 years later, compared with those who ate more substantial breakfasts.

Parents unclear about process for specialist care for kids Posted: 28 Jan 2014 03:47 PM PST Parents vary widely in views about their responsibilities in getting specialty care for their children, according to a new poll.

Caffeine use disorder: Widespread health problem that needs more attention Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:40 PM PST "I'm a zombie without my morning coffee." "My blood type is Diet Coke." "Caffeine isn't a drug, it's a vitamin." Most people make jokes like these about needing a daily boost from their favorite caffeinated beverage -- whether first thing in the morning or to prevent the after-lunch slump. But a recent study indicates that more people are dependent on caffeine to the point that they suffer withdrawal symptoms and are unable to reduce caffeine consumption even if they have another condition that may be impacted by caffeine -- such as a pregnancy, a heart condition, or a bleeding disorder.

Parents less likely to spank after reading briefly about its links to problems in children Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:39 PM PST Parents who spank believe it's an effective way to discipline children. But extensive research has linked spanking to short- and long-term child behavior problems. New studies found that brief exposure to the research significantly altered parents' positive views toward spanking. "If we can educate people about corporal punishment, these studies show that we can in a very quick way begin changing attitudes."

Voice may change after nose job Posted: 28 Jan 2014 12:38 PM PST Patients who have undergone plastic surgery to change the appearance of their nose may also notice changes in the sound of their voice, reports a study.

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