CHICAGO, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Avoiding exercise for fear of triggering a heart attack actually could lead to an early death, a study shows.

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Teens need help navigating the Internet in search of medical answers, a study shows the benefits of measuring estrogen level in older women, and other news of modern health.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Schools and libraries using government-mandated software designed to shield children from sexually explicit Internet content run the very real risk of denying teens access to vital health information, according to a study released Tuesday.