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Fake-ID Use Is Common, Fuels Underage Drinking
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Underage college students who use fake IDs to get drinks end up drinking more frequently, which may put them at higher risk for alcohol-use disorders, researchers say.

Latest global warming and climate change news
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Global warming news and features about climate change.

Diagram of the Human Digestive System (Infographic)
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Find out all about your stomach and how digestion works.

New 'Assassin Bug' Species Discovered in Arizona Cave
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The newly discovered labyrinth bugs were found in Kartchner Caverns State Park.

Gross! Just 5 Percent of Bathroom Users Wash Hands Correctly
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Most people fail to wash their hands long enough to kill harmful bacteria.

Breathing Problems During Sleep Linked with Cancer
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Sleep apnea may increase a person's risk of death from cancer.

Is Country Living Healthier than City Living?
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A look at health statistics reveals a surprising answer.

Safest Booster Seats for Kids: Complete List of New Ratings
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The best booster seats route safety belts properly over kids' laps and shoulders.
Epileptic Children at Risk for Psychiatric Problems
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But boys and girls differ in the types of problems they experience.
7 Side Effects of Cancer Treatment, and How to Cope with Them
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For cancer patients, the so-called "side effects" can seem to take over daily life.
Estrogen May Curb Breast Cancer As Well As Promote It
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The hormone estrogen may reduce the number of breast cancer stem cells, which initiate tumor growth.
Sharp Rise in Use of Childhood Psychiatric Drugs Stirs Concern
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Children are overprescribed medications for psychiatric conditions.

Colds, Allergies or Sinusitis? Here's How You Can Tell
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The symptoms of a cold, allergies and sinusitis can be similar. Here are some ways to tell the difference between these conditions, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology.

Endangered Sea Turtles Feed in Potentially Hazardous Parts of Gulf of Mexico
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A study reveals new details about the foraging patterns of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle.

Jurassic Period Facts
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During the Jurassic period, reptiles ruled and the supercontinent Pangaea began to drift apart.

Same-Sex Marriage Gains Acceptance (Infographic)
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Pew Research Center polling found slightly more support for gay marriage than opposition to it.

Northern Lights Dance in Spectacular Time-Lapse Videos
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Astrophotographer Chad Blakley captured three amazing videos of northern lights over Sweden's Abisko National Park.

Slippers of Napoleon's Sister Found
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The delicate shoes had been sitting unnoticed in a university's collection for more than a century.

Better Than Batteries: A Hybrid Car That Runs on Air
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Peugeot's new technology will get you 117 miles per gallon.

Book Worms? Medieval Tomes Hold Surprising Fossil Record
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Medieval beetles left their mark on literature.

Norway Seas Get Darker, Welcome Jellyfish Blooms
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Many of Norway's frigid fjords are turning murky thanks to an influx of freshwater, and darker seas could result in more jellyfish.

Probable Higgs Boson Particle Just Plain 'Vanilla'
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The particle found this summer at the Large Hadron Collider looks more and more like the basic Higgs boson.
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