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Battered Women’s Ills Go Beyond Bruises
Victims of abuse may get headaches, chest pain, infections and other health woes, study finds

Half of U.S. Kids Assaulted Each Year: Study
Report calls for better ways to identify and treat young victims of violence

Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients’ Health Issues
Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests

Doctors May Be Able to Predict Domestic Abuse
Analysis of electronic medical records holds the key, study finds

Screening May Not Lessen Domestic Violence
Without effective prevention methods, process doesn't work, study says

When Parents Fight, Children Often End Up With Scars
Witnessing violent relationship may lead to poor mental health, researchers say

Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics
Those who don't use alcohol, drugs much less likely to be violent, study finds

Health-Care Costs Go Up, and Stay Up, for Abused Women
Domestic violence carries 'substantial financial price,' study finds

Childhood Stress Compromises Immune System
Early emotional environment a key to later physical health, study says

Certain Facial Injuries Point to Domestic Violence
Broken jaws, cheekbones a hint for doctors to get help for victim, researcher says