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Teen contraception decision: Doctors say science trumps politics
Science trumped politics, but politics may still present problems for teens trying to purchase emergency contraception. “A lot of stuff is going to happen over the next 30 days,” said Dr. Cora Breuner, a pediatric medicine specialist at...
Tags: Health Treatments, American Academy of Pediatrics, Crime, Law and Justice, Health and Medical Professionals, Sex Crimes
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Teens who volunteered reduced their heart disease risk, study says
People who volunteer are often known to say they get more out of the experience than those who are being helped. A study in Canada concurs that that may be true: Researchers say that high school students who volunteered improved their own health. The...
Tags: Science and Technology, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Research
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Poor reading skills tied to risk of teen pregnancy
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Seventh grade girls who have trouble reading are more likely to get pregnant in high school than average or above-average readers, according to a new study from Philadelphia. Researchers found that pattern stuck even after...Tags: Family, Science and Technology, Health Treatments, Family Planning, Birth Control
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Helping homeless children, teens get medical care
You can see why a state might require minors to have a parent's OK before they receive medical care. But Maryland law has made life especially difficult for homeless teenagers who have no adults watching out for them. It's the sort of problem that drives...
Tags: Family, Ear Infection, Acupuncture, Social Issues, Homelessness
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Maryland ranks 10th in child well-being, national study says
Fewer Maryland children are living in high-poverty neighborhoods than a decade ago, but the lingering economic slump has left more parents without a steady paycheck, theAnnie E. Casey Foundationreported Wednesday. The Baltimore-based charity ranks...Tags: Family, Social Issues, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Health and Safety at School
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Teen alcohol consumption: A tangled network leads to a surprising conclusion
When your teen comes home slurring, swaying and smelling of alcohol, here's a research finding that will help you pinpoint whom to finger as the major "bad influence" in the kid's life. First, a couple of hints: It's not that rowdy gang of boys your son...Tags: Arts and Culture, File Sharing, Minority Groups, Human Interest, University of Pennsylvania
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Direct Access covers "I Care About Me," Tonight @ Midnight on DC50
Watch Direct Access Friday, June 1st, at Midnight on DC50 for coverage, with exclusive interviews, from the "I Care About Me" event, which took place Monday, May 21st. DC Department of Health Launches Teen Health Campaign “I Care About Me”...
Tags: Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Elections, Environmental Issues, Weight
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Thank You: Thanks for help with Calipatria health fair
Projects technician/Migrant Education coordinator, Calipatria Unified School DistrictThe Calipatria UnifiedSchool District and Migrant Education Program hosted our 10th annual Family & Children’s Health Fair on March 21 at Grace Smith School in Niland. It was a great success. We had over 200 parents and children participate and 45...Tags: Blood, Cancer, Dentistry and Dental Health, Health, Family
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Hospital guild hosts 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
La Providencia Guild of Children's Hospital Los Angeles conducted its annual meeting and breakfast at Burbank's Castaway banquet center on March 10. Chairwoman Sue Ann Gordon and her committee decorated the room with Audrey Hepburn's movie, “...Tags: Audrey Hepburn, Health, Family, Healthcare Provider, Material Science
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Yo-Yo Dieting & Teens: Up and down weight has health impact
CW33 News17 year old Anela Praycic is like a lot of teenagers these days that diet, lose weight and then gain it right back. "I've done it,” Anela said. “I've lost five to ten pounds at the least and at the most like fifteen and I thought it wasn't...Tags: Weight Loss, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health Treatments, Diets and Dieting
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