Rare Disease Mimics Child Abuse and Tears Family Apart
- Home & Family
- April 10, 2012
In 2008, false child abuse charges triggered a murder-suicide in Colorado when authorities confused a baby's broken bones, actually caused by a genetic disorder, for abuse. Now, four years later, after all lawsuits have been unsuccessful, the baby's maternal grandparents are leading an awareness campaign, saying the tragedy could have been averted if doctors knew
READ MOREShould you pay someone to do your taxes?
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- April 10, 2012
Here's a rational approach to figuring out whether it makes sense to have someone else do your taxes. CBS News, 4/6/2012
READ MOREWhy Hospitals Should Treat You Like a Kid
- Health & Healing
- April 10, 2012
As a follow-up to the recent New York Times editorial, "Things Adult Medicine Could Learn From Pediatrics," written by Dr. Perri Klass, professor of journalism and pediatrics at New York University, ABC News reached out to hospitals across the country to find out how they are working to improve patients' experiences. Many hospitals are making
READ MOREDisney club espousing kids to make real differences
- Making a Positive Difference
- April 10, 2012
Two teenagers from Morehouse Parish, Louisiana organized a club in February that has been well received among young people in their community, with the aim being to get kids active and to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The teens' hope was that friends would come together to explore different worlds by
READ MOREEarth Day 2012: The Most Harmful Foods For The Environment
- Environmental Well-Being
- April 9, 2012
With Earth Day coming up, now is a good time to think about your impact on the environment. Here are the top ten food offenders in terms of the carbon footprint they leave behind. The Huffington Post, 4/5/2012
READ MORESafeway Teams With Avril Lavigne For People With Disabilities
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- April 9, 2012
Safeway Inc. has launched its annual Support for People with Disabilities fundraising campaign to benefit Easter Seals, Special Olympics and an array of organizations that help people with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives. This year, Safeway is partnering with singer/songwriter Avril Lavigne and The Avril Lavigne Foundation to bring a new, exclusive video element to the April effort. Customers
READ MOREThey love Lou C’s: Boutique changing lives of women with cancer
- Making a Positive Difference
- April 9, 2012
Lou Covington, owner of Lou C's Boutique, says, “Cancer is a terrible thing, but it also draws a lot of miracles. It pulls people together. I want this to be the best part of their experience that it can be. I want to make it a good time instead of dreading it. A lot of
READ MOREWhen It’s Just Another Fight, and When It’s Over
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- April 9, 2012
Elizabeth Bernstein looks at how to know when your marriage or romantic relationship is over and what the signs are that a relationship is no longer worth fighting for. Wall Street Journal, 4/3/2012
READ MOREToo Few Kids Getting Outdoors With Mom or Dad
- Home & Family
- April 9, 2012
Researchers reported Monday that nearly half of all U.S. preschool-age children don’t get outdoors at least once a day for parent-supervised playtime, causing concern among experts who say early exercise habits could protect children from obesity later in life. Dr. Pooja Tandon, a pediatrician with the Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle
READ MOREHere’s your health insurance. Now step on the scale.
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- April 9, 2012
In today's workforce, more employees are being asked to take medical tests and to exercise, participate in disease-management programs and quit smoking to qualify for hundreds, even thousands of dollars' worth of health insurance premium or deductible discounts. Proponents say such health plans offer people a financial incentive to make healthier choices and manage chronic
READ MOREKitchen cures doctors swear by
- Health & Healing
- April 9, 2012
Here are some home remedies and healing ingredients, like honey, peppermint oil, and meat tenderizer, that can actually help heal minor ailments. CNN/ Health.com, 4/3/2012
READ MORE10 Hilarious Celebrity Public Service Announcements
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- April 2, 2012
When celebs speak out about causes close to their hearts, they often do it with a sense of humor. Here's a roundup of ten of the best funny celeb PSAs, which tackle everything from the environment to healthcare to voting. EcoRazzi, 3/29/2012
READ MORE‘Massive’ credit card data breach involves all major brands
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- April 2, 2012
A data breach at a payments processing firm has potentially compromised credit and debit card information from all of the major card brands, including Visa and MasterCard. CNN, 4/2/2012
READ MORESleep Apnea Linked to Depression
- Health & Healing
- April 2, 2012
A new study found that breathing problems while sleeping are linked to depression. ABC News, 3/30/2012
READ MORESearching for the why behind rising autism rate
- Home & Family
- April 2, 2012
New government research shows that the rate of autism has increased. This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its newest study on the rate of autism among 8-year-olds, showing that 1 in 88 has some form of the disorder. Previously, it was 1 in 110. Researchers are trying to find out the
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