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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 02/03/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Epidural May Beat Patient-Controlled Painkiller for Childbirth, Study Finds 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST Although epidurals provided more pain relief, other methods may still work for some women, experts said Gay Teen Boys More Likely to Use Muscle-Building Steroids: Survey 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST They're also reporting heavier use, possibly putting themselves at risk for harmful side effects Study Ties Home Births to Higher Infant Death Rates 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST Analysis of midwife-assisted deliveries suggests non-hospital setting, rather than practitioner type, is key factor Black Children, Teens More Likely to Return to Hospital for Asthma: Study 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST Financial, social hardships were biggest reasons why, researchers report Different Bacteria Levels Seen in Women Who Give Preterm Birth: Study 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST If confirmed, finding may help lead to new treatments to prevent prematurity, researchers say U.S. Abortion Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1973: Report 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST Researchers think that improved contraception methods, decisions to delay pregnancy explain trend Health Tip: Teens, Take Action to Become Healthier 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST But don't try to accomplish too much at once Health Tip: Employing Art Therapy 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST It may help people with physical and mental challenges Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2014 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46 Cancer Cases Will Rise to 22 Million a Year: Report /div Babies Born to Moms Over 35 May Have Lower Risk for Certain Birth Defects 02/03/2014 12:00 PM EST Study finding is specific to physical anomalies that are unrelated to chromosomes, researchers say To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .