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2012 General Social Survey more confident on job security
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A new survey suggests that Americans are feeling more confident about the U.S. job market and economists say that could help boost the economy if it continues.
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Study: Placenta folds linked to autism risk
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A new study, which analyzed placentas, found that in families at high genetic risk for having an autistic child, placentas were significantly more likely to have abnormal folds and creases.
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Doctors use brain scans to 'see' pain, study says
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A report in the latest edition of the New England Journal of Medicine says that doctors have uncovered how to "see" pain on brain scans.
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Zombie study: Fads peak when society unhappy
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According to new research, the zombie phenomenon isn't harmful or a random fad, but part of a historical trend that mirrors a level of cultural dissatisfaction and economic upheaval.
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Neighborhood speed study, Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Team
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In an exclusive demonstration by Montgomery County Police, ABC7 shows you what really happens when you're in a crash going "neighborhood speed". And how even just a small difference in speed can make a big impact.
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Governors Highway Safety Association teen driving study
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Safety officials say deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in the first six months of last year, reversing a decade-long trend.
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Seafood mislabeling study by Oceana
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When you order red snapper, you're probably not getting red snapper! That's according to a new study from Oceana about seafood mislabeling.
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Educational TV study for preschoolers
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Teaching parents to switch channels from violent shows to educational TV can improve preschoolers' behavior, even without getting them to watch less, a study found.
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New Study: Sugar triggers overeating
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Scientists are using imaging tests to show for the first time that fructose can trigger brain changes that may lead to overeating.
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DAYBREAK DAILY: D.C. experiences housing market boom
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While much of the nation struggles with a tough housing market, D.C. is in the midst of a boom.
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More women have driver's licenses than men, study finds
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More women than men now have driver's licenses, a reversal of a longtime gender gap behind the wheel that transportation researchers say is likely to have safety and economic implications.
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Diet soda, new studies reveal health issues
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Think you’re being health conscious by cutting calories? Think again. Some studies now suggest that calorie-free colas can cause cell damage and kick start kidney problems.
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Teen drivers on the decline due to technology, study says
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Too busy to drive? That's what new research has uncovered about teenagers who are wrapped up in texting, emailing and googling.
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What do your shoes say about you? A lot, study finds
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From looking at pictures of shoes, college students were able to accurately predict the owners’ age, gender and approximate income, as well as some information about their character and emotional state, according to new study.
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Weight loss surgery and alcoholism link growing, study says
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center say they've zeroed in on a potential link between people who have weight-loss surgery and alcoholism.
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Child obesity and cesarian section link suggested by new study
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According to the study published the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, researchers from the Harvard Medical School say that more than 15 percent of children studied who were born via c-section were obese by age 3.
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Unfriending on rise in social media, Pew study says
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A new study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project reports that "women and younger users tend to unfriend more than others" and that profile management is up in general compared to 2009 results.
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Dale City worst commute in the country, study says
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Next door communities Dale City and Woodbridge in eastern Prince William County hold the dubious distinction of having the worst commute in America, according to a study.
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