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We've always thought that binge drinking was just part of being a dumb teenager, but scientists say they've recently discovered a gene which could account for the risky behavior.

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It is often said that, as you age, the memory is the first thing to go. However, according to a new study, one fairly simple step can greatly improve older adults' ability to remember.

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The Marcus Daly Hospital's Sleep Center has been notified that it is now accedited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

The accreditation is good for five years, and certifies that the facility meets standards set by the AASM, including personnel, equipment, patient care and quality assurance

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Over 50 cases of gastroenteritis, also called stomach flu, have grown from one case reported around Thanksgiving at Valley View Estates skilled nursing facility in Hamilton.

In a news release Friday from the Ravalli County Public Health Department, officials report that it is not related to influenza

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Coffee lovers, rejoice! In addition to helping jump-start your morning, a cup of Joe may also improve brain function, specifically the part of your noggin that controls the recognition of positive words, says a new study.

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We heard the average gluttonous American will consume some 4,500 calories this Thanksgiving Day, according to the Calorie Control Council. However, that statistic may be a bit exaggerated—unless your idea of a holiday feast is about 16 slices of pepperoni pizza with large soda chaser, that is.

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Drinking water, eating sugar or having a friend scare you are a few of the hundreds of purported hiccup remedies. However, none of them has worked for Micky Cheney, who has been hospitalized for over a week with a case of hiccups that just won't go away.

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Let's face it, we've all come pretty close to nodding off at work. However, there are certain professions -- say, airline pilot -- where taking a quick snooze just isn't acceptable.

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Coinciding with national diabetes month, The Center for Disease Control has released a national study looking at the growth rate of diabetes over the past 16 Years.

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What exactly causes autism is still uncertain, but researchers are investigating the possibility that a mother having the flu while she is pregnant may increase the likelihood of her child being born with the condition.

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