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WebMD talks to people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at a young age.

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Young Adults Living With RA

An international team of researchers says it has found a gene and its associated protein that appears to play a key role in how well women withstand stress and fear, which may influence the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a stressful event.

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New Genetic Clues to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Gastric bypass, the most commonly performed surgery for obesity in the U.S., appears to help patients lose more weight and may treat diabetes more effectively than newer techniques, two studies show.

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Gastric Bypass: Most Effective Weight Loss Surgery?

“Dieting” doesn’t work. At best, it’s a temporary fix. A healthy weight loss plan will help teens meet diet and weight loss goals — and stay there.

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The Weight Loss Myth of Fad Diets

Being bullied hurts you both physically and emotionally. Experts offer advice and tips for overweight teens on what to do about bullying.

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Dealing With Bullies: Survival Skills

The daughters of women who suffer strokes may be at increased risk of having a heart attack and also at increased risk of stroke, new research indicates.

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Stroke History of Moms Predicts Risk for Daughters