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While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.More >> While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.More >> Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.More >> Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.More >> In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.More >> In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.More >> Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.More >> Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.More >> Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.More >> Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.More >> Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.More >> Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.More >> Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis.More >> Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis, according to a new study.More >> Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.More >> Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.More >> In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.More >> In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.More >> In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.More >> In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.More >>
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While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.More >> While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.More >> Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.More >> Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.More >> Some cancer doctors may build up emotional walls -- distancing themselves from the patients they can't save -- to avoid grief, sadness and even despair.More >> Some cancer doctors may build up emotional walls -- distancing themselves from the patients they can't save -- to avoid grief, sadness and even despair, new research shows.More >> The use of physical restraints in nursing homes can be reduced through a multi-pronged approach that includes more training and supportive materials for staff.More >> The use of physical restraints in nursing homes can be reduced through a multi-pronged approach that includes more training and supportive materials for staff, residents and relatives, according to a new German study.More >> Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis.More >> Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis, according to a new study.More >> The number of liver transplants in the United States has decreased since 2006, a new study finds.More >> The number of liver transplants in the United States has decreased since 2006, a new study finds.More >> Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger age than others.More >> Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger age than others.More >> In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.More >> In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.More >> Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.More >> Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.More >> Certain gene variants linked to prostate cancer may make men more susceptible to lower urinary tract symptoms, according to a new study. More >> Certain gene variants linked to prostate cancer may make men more susceptible to lower urinary tract symptoms, according to a new study. On the other hand, a different gene variant might protect against those symptoms.More >>
Researchers examined questionnaires filled out by nine thousand young adults. They were asked about their childhood habits, and the games they used to play -- as well as any abuse they experienced.
Researchers found those who did not have interests in games typically played by their gender were more likely to be physically and sexually abused -- most often by their parents and relatives.
The study out of Harvard finds most of the abused children are heterosexual.
The study was conducted at the Institute of Metabolic Science and is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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