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Stress in the City: Brain Activity and Biology Behind Mood Disorders of Urbanites0
- Health & Healing
- June 23, 2011
A new study, with findings published in Nature, is the first to explain why, biologically, people who live in cities are at greater risk for developing anxiety, and how two different areas of the brain are affected. Now we don't suggest that everyone simply move away from the city because of these findings; that would be
READ MOREShould Prenatal Care Be Extended to Dads?0
- Home & Family
- June 22, 2011
We all know that stress and anxiety in a pregnancy are bad for both mom and baby, sometimes putting infants at risk for early health problems. But researchers from the University of Missouri contend that inattentive fathers who fail to provide adequate support for expectant mothers may also contribute to these deficiencies. TIME, 6/21/2011
READ MORENew U.S. Cigarette Warnings Show and Tell the Deadly Truth About Smoking, Will Boost Efforts to Prevent Kids from Smoking, Encourage Smokers to Quit0
- Health & Healing
- June 21, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration selected nine graphic photos displaying adverse health effects caused by smoking Tuesday as part of their new campaign to literally gross people out this dangerous habit. Effective Sep. 2012, these pictures will be plastered on the warning label of every pack of cigarettes, reminding about the risks of smoking. PR
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Stradivarius Violin sold for Charity Relief in Japan0
- Making a Positive Difference
- June 21, 2011
A rare violin is instrumental in raising funds for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan on March 11. The violin, one of only 600 instrument made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari that are known to exist, was auctioned off by The Nippon Music Foundation Monday for an all time high of nearly
READ MOREN.Y. Legislature Tightens Rules on Water Withdrawals0
- Environmental Well-Being
- June 21, 2011
New York is taking legal action to protect its shores more strongly. Legislatures approved a bill Monday that will require agricultural and commercial users to apply for a permit for the first time if they wish to withdraw water. The tightened security will allow for better regulation and conservation of water, the state department of
READ MOREPortable pools pose drowning risks for tots0
- Home & Family
- June 20, 2011
A new Pediatrics study quantified the dangers that portable pools present to small children. About two dozen children, almost all under the age of 5, drown in portable pools each year, it reported. With summer approaching and portable pools becoming a more financially friendly option, this study, analyzing a total of 209 pool-related deaths from
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