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1 in 10 US Adults Take Antidepressants
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in ten adults in the US take antidepressants, and that many more should.
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Toddler Suffering From Rare Disease Pica Will Eat Anything – Even Glass [VIDEO]
If you think your toddler eats everything in sight, you haven’t met Natalie Hayhurst.
The three-year-old is normal in many ways, but her appetite for non-edible items — a rare medical condition called Pica — is a real cause of concern.
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Study Says Women on the Pill Choose More Stable Partners
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California Bans Minors From Tanning Beds
In a landmark new law, the state of California has prohibited all children under 14 from using tanning beds. State residents between the ages of 14 and 18 will only be allowed to tan under artificial light if they provide proof of parental consent.
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Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies
Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.
Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he tells The New York Times in reference to rehab programs.
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Seems My Friends Were “Busy” Around The Holidays
October 5, 2011 Think back about 9 months... what was going on?
Well, Christmas, New Year's Eve, etc., of course! And also, at least in my circle of friends, a lot of "extracurricular activities"... In the past week, not one, not two, not even three, but six of my friends have given birth! Six! Four little boys and two little girls.
Apparently, this isn't totally uncommon.
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Two Muskegon Schools Ask Parents To Help Them Go ‘Peanut Free’ [VIDEO]
September 27, 2011 Peanut allergies are on the rise. That makes lunchtime at school increasingly difficult for both students and staff.
Oakridge Lower Elementary and Oakridge Early Childhood Center, both located in Muskegon, have asked parents to stop sending peanuts or food containing peanuts to school with their children.
The schools have about 700 students. Seven of them are allergic to peanuts.
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Flu Shots Available In Kent County And Recommended For Most
September 22, 2011 Flu shots are always in demand. Fortunately, this year supply is expected to exceed demand. But even though there appears to be more than enough flu shots, it is still recommended that you get your shot now and do not wait until flu season picks up.
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Actors Stand Up 2 Cancer in Funny Send-Up of ‘Star Wars’ [VIDEO]
The celeb-driven Stand Up 2 Cancer initiative may have just gotten the best promo in the galaxy — and in those far, far away.
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Man Sues White Castle Over Booth Size
Normally a lawsuit involving a fast food chain and a patron has something to do with the food. In the case of Martin Kessman versus White Castle the main complaint by Mr. Kessman is that the restaurant’s booths aren’t big enough. Online Dish explains how his local White Castle repeatedly broke promises to make the booths at his local franchise bigger.
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NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell Reveals She Has Breast Cancer on Air [VIDEO]
Andrea Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News and host of ‘Andrea Mitchell Reports,’ revealed that she’s recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mitchell, 64, made the announcement at the end of her show on Wednesday.
According to Mitchell, the disease has not spread and her prognosis is excellent. It was detected, she said, during a routine screening.
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East Coast Earthquake May Have Restored Deaf Man’s Hearing [VIDEO]
Not only was last week’s East Coast earthquake nice enough not to seriously injure anybody, but its rumbling effects may have actually helped a deaf man hear again.