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Watching too much TV Every Day increases Risk of Death even in People who Exercise, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 29, 2015 02:03 PM EDTWatching too much television can increase one's risk of death, a study conducted by researchers from the National Cancer Institute found.
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Math Model can Predict Risk of Suicide in Soldiers
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 13, 2014 01:49 PM ESTA new screening method can help predict suicide risk in soldiers with a history of mental health problems.
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Teen Self-Harming Linked to Mental Illness in Adulthood
By Christine Hsu | Oct 22, 2014 11:32 AM EDTSelf-harming teens are more likely to develop mental health and addiction problems in adulthood, according to a new study.
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Public Safety Advocates Want Stronger Warnings Printed on Chantix
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 08, 2014 01:47 PM EDTFive advocacy groups are calling for stronger warning labels to be printed on boxes of the anti-smoking drug, Chantix.
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Jews Significantly Less Likely to Commit Suicide
By Christine Hsu | Oct 02, 2014 10:42 PM EDTJews are less likely to commit suicide, according to a new study.
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Sunshine Slashes Suicide Risk in Men
By Christine Hsu | Sep 10, 2014 11:29 PM EDTExposure to sunshine decreases the risk of suicide, according to a new study.
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WHO: Death by Suicide Occurs every 40 Seconds
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 04, 2014 11:19 AM EDTThe World Health Organization called suicide a "major public health problem" that affects someone every 40 seconds.
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Layoffs Linked to HIgher Rates of Teen Suicide
By Christine Hsu | Aug 14, 2014 04:38 PM EDTEmployee layoffs may boost suicide attempts in teens, according to a new study.
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Bad Sleep Boosts Senior Suicide Risk
By Christine Hsu | Aug 13, 2014 04:27 PM EDTBad sleep increases seniors' risk of committing suicide, according to new research. The latest findings held true even after accounting for depression.
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New Research can Help Predict Teen Suicide Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 08, 2014 04:19 PM EDTA new study reported that an 11-question test can predict suicide risk in adolescents.
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Tougher Smoking Laws can Reduce Suicide Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 19, 2014 10:16 AM EDTA new study found that enforcing tougher cigarette laws and increasing taxes on tobacco products can help reduce suicide risk.
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Suicide Risk Increases within the First Two Weeks of Leaving a Hospital
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 17, 2014 02:20 PM EDTA new report found that suicide risk for mental health patients peak within the first two weeks after leaving a hospital.
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Tobacco Bans Cut Suicide Rates, US Study
By Christine Hsu | Jul 16, 2014 09:20 PM EDTSmoking increases a person's risk of committing suicide.
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Injuries and Violence are Leading Causes of Death in Young Adults
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 02, 2014 10:45 AM EDTInjuries and violence can be tied to 80 percent of deaths in young adults, a new study found.
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Asperger Syndrome Increases Suicide Risk
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 25, 2014 10:42 AM EDTA new study reported that people suffering from Asperger syndrome have a greater risk of suicide.
