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Neurologists warn against prescribing ADHD drugs to kids as “study drugs”
- Health & Healing
- March 21, 2013
The American Academy of Neurology is telling doctors that they should not prescribe ADHD drugs to help healthy children study. The Academy's official statement covers the ethical, social, legal and developmental issues surrounding prescribing ADHD drugs to children, and warns that doctors need to be sure to educate patients and their parents about what ADHD medications
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How letters from strangers saved a teen’s life
- Making a Positive Difference
- March 13, 2013
The story of how letters from strangers lifted the spirits of a depressed, suicidal seventh-grader is a testament to how simple, caring words of encouragement and support can truly make a difference when someone is going through a challenging time. The young boy, Noah Brocklebank, had posted a warning on the Internet saying that he planned
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Science of Sinkholes: 20 Percent of U.S. Lies in Susceptible Areas
- Environmental Well-Being
- March 13, 2013
Ever since a devastating sinkhole occurred in Florida last month, people have been raising questions and concerns about this dangerous phenomenon. Approximately 20% of the U.S. lies in areas susceptible to sinkholes; people need to be informed about this hazard, and more research is needed. Science Daily, 3/5/2013
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Largely hidden, dating violence is prevalent in teen relationships
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- March 13, 2013
One in three teens is a victim of dating violence. Most of this is hidden violence, because teens and parents are often in denial. A boy constantly texting his girlfriend, which the girl may see as flattery, could actually be obsessive behavior that could lead to problems down the road. Once abuse begins, teens in
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Mom Bloggers Want Yellow Dye Out of Kraft Mac & Cheese
- Home & Family
- March 13, 2013
In the United Kingdom, Kraft's Mac & Cheese product doesn't contain any artificial dyes. However, Kraft does add yellow dye to its Mac & Cheese sold in the U.S., because the U.S. doesn't ban the ingredient. Good for You! to Mom bloggers Lisa Leake and Vani Hari, who've been getting the word out about this!
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Great-grandmother inspires woman’s 89 acts of kindness
- Making a Positive Difference
- March 8, 2013
Virginia Booth, who died last month at age 89, inspired her great-granddaughter, Samantha Manns, to perform 89 acts of kindness in her memory. Manns fondly remembers her great-grandmother and the genuine kindness she displayed. She explains, “I want people to realize there’s still some good in the world — restore some faith in humanity." Newark Advocate, 3/4/2013
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Miranda Kerr’s Supermodel Health Secrets
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- March 6, 2013
Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr is a busy woman and a mother, but she manages to successfully balance her demanding career with her family life, all while looking great. How does she do it? Kerr is diligent about eating right and exercising. To de-stress at night, she practices yoga. She says, “To rejuvenate in the
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New guidelines issued on ear infections
- Health & Healing
- March 6, 2013
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of ear infections. For most children with ear infections, it turns out antibiotics aren't the way to go. The majority of ear infections are caused by viruses, not bacteria, and these kinds of infections will get better on their own in a few
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Breast cancer ties to environment probed
- Environmental Well-Being
- February 28, 2013
Experts say it's likely that environmental factors play a large role in causing breast cancer. While much remains unknown about the relationship between breast cancer and the environment, researchers are studying the toxicity of environmental factors such as pesticides, income, hometown location, and immigration status. San Francisco Chronicle, 2/26/2013
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One Solution to Long-Term Unemployment
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- February 28, 2013
Joe Carbone, CEO of The Workplace, a workforce development program in Connecticut, thinks he's found a solution for the six million Americans– many of them older– who've been out of work so long that they've exhausted their unemployment benefits, depleted their savings, and now face job discrimination. Under Carbone's leadership, The Workplace developed "Platform to
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Too Many Pills in Pregnancy
- Home & Family
- February 28, 2013
During the last 30 years, prescription drug usage during the first trimester of pregnancy has increased by over 60%, raising new safety concerns. “We seem to have forgotten as a society that drugs pose risks,” says Dr. Allen A. Mitchell, professor of epidemiology and pediatrics at Boston University Schools of Public Health and Medicine. “Many
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Robin Roberts’ First Week Back a Huge Success
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- February 26, 2013
On ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts was honored as the person of the week, celebrating her return to "Good Morning America" after her long recovery from a bone marrow transplant. Roberts told Sawyer, "I have always said — and I will say this to people when they're facing a tough challenge — being optimistic
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‘West Wing’ Actress: ‘This Is Not a Dress Rehearsal’
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- February 16, 2013
Actress Allison Janney (from "The West Wing" and "The Help") is the spokeswoman for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Janney is passionate about the cause, having gone through a scary experience with her mother, who, like many women, ignored the symptoms
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ER doc’s touching letter to patient’s family goes viral
- Making a Positive Difference
- February 16, 2013
An emergency room doctor at New York-Presbyterian Hospital touched the hearts of millions after a personal letter about the death of a patient went viral. The 24-year-old son whose mother died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital said, "This letter from my late mother's doctor has changed my life." It goes to show how a simple, thoughtful
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When Pills and Medicines Get Into the Wrong Paws
- Home & Family
- February 14, 2013
The number of pets ingesting human prescriptions is on the rise, partly due to the amount of gelatin used in capsules. To prevent your pet from getting into your prescriptions, always make sure your medicines are out of reach and stored in a locked cabinet. In case your dog or cat does ingest your medication,
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