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Modern Wars, Modern Ills
The conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq are placing unprecedented pressures on today's soldiers, experts say

Boys’ Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior
Male high school athletes more likely to drink and fight than females, study finds

Cancer Can Strain Marriages to Breaking Point
But men much more likely to leave than women if spouse is sick, study finds

Health Tip: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Signs that you should seek help

Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On
Hoping for recovery may actually prevent happiness, researchers say

To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best
Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss

Brain Stimulation May Ease Treatment-Resistant Depression
Small study reports some people went from incapacitated to working again

Good Posture May Inspire Confidence
Straight-back, chest-out position promotes self-assurance, research finds

Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations
Parents should not assume that all youth will rebel, expert says

New Smells ’Etched’ in Brain: Study
Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say