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    Nov 21, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Deborah S. Edelman, writer

    Baltimore Sun reporter
    Deborah S. Edelman, an author and writer who wrote widely on health issues and established Public Health Media Inc., died Nov. 10 of metastatic breast cancer at her Mount Washington home. She was 51. Dr. Edelman, who kept her maiden name, was born and...

    Tags: Radio, Manhattan (New York City), Garden City (Nassau, New York), Ellicott City, University of Pennsylvania

    2. Nov 30, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. To prevent impaired driving, treat young people with respect

    In the late hours of Labor Day, 2006, on Interstate 64 near Sand Springs, Okla., Thomas Kirby Jr. lost control of his vehicle, crossed the median and slammed head-on into another vehicle carrying four. The impact triggered a fiery and fatal explosion, killing Mr. Kirby, 47, and his passenger Lisa Adams, 38. Sarah Foster, 19; Steven Dillion, 18; Isaac King, 20; and Aaron Davis, 20, were also killed in the crash. Mr. Kirby was later found to have been under the influence of a practically lethal amount of alcohol and methamphetamine at the time of the crash.
    In the late hours of Labor Day, 2006, on Interstate 64 near Sand Springs, Okla., Thomas Kirby Jr. lost control of his vehicle, crossed the median and slammed head-on into another vehicle carrying four. The impact triggered a fiery and fatal explosion,...

    Tags: Methamphetamine (drug), Transportation Accidents, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Conditions, Motorvehicle Accidents

    3. Jun 22, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Sex education is a good public investment

    Susan Reimer was right on the money when she suggested "[paying] for the programs that help teens understand sex and make good decisions about it, and [paying] for the health care services that provide them with options for contraception," as a sensible...

    Tags: Health Treatments, Birth Control, Physical Conditions, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

    4. May 18, 2012 |Story| WDCW-LTV

  4. 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 <span style=&quot;font-size: x-small;">"I Care About Me"</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">event, which took place Monday, May 21st.</span>
    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: Obesity, Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Conservation, Elections

    5. May 2, 2012 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  5. America has the highest youth death rate, thanks to guns and binge drinking

    <a href=&quot;http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-04-25/news/31400971_1_binge-drinking-age-wealthy-nations#ixzz1tZ1niFvj" target="_blank">Bad news for the U.S</a>. Apparently our country has a very high death rate for young people, much of it a result of excessive partying and firearms.
    Bad news for the U.S. Apparently our country has a very high death rate for young people, much of it a result of excessive partying and firearms. A new study of adolescent health around the globe found the United States had the highest mortality rate...
    6. Mar 20, 2012 |Story| Burbank Leader

  6. 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, &ldquo;Breakfast at Tiffany's.&rdquo; Guild members also dressed to the theme and were greeted by committee members Pat Maskell, Kris Veatch, and Chris Welker.
    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: Hospitals and Clinics, Charity, Healthcare Provider, Family, Material Science

    7. Mar 24, 2012 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  7. Affordable Care battle: Kids may lose

    We have reached the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, just in time for the Supreme Court hearings on the constitutionality of its insurance coverage mandate. The ACA battle, being fought more on political than public policy ground, could...

    Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Government Health Care, Medicaid, American Academy of Pediatrics, Family

    8. Apr 4, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  8. Thank You: Thanks for help with Calipatria health fair

    Projects technician/Migrant Education coordinator, Calipatria Unified School District
    The 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: V. Manuel Perez, Cancer, Family, Abusive Behavior, Blood

    9. Mar 2, 2012 |Story| KDAF-LTV

  9. Yo-Yo Dieting & Teens: Up and down weight has health impact

    17 year old Anela Praycic is like a lot of teenagers these days that diet, lose weight and then gain it right back.
    CW33 News
    17 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: Health Treatments, Diets and Dieting, Overweight, Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise

    10. Dec 5, 2011 |Story| Associated Press

  10. Study: Fewer teens 'sexting' than generally thought

    Teen sexting of nude photos online or via cellphone may be far less common than people think, new research suggests.
    Teen sexting of nude photos online or via cellphone may be far less common than people think, new research suggests. Only 1 percent of kids aged 10 to 17 have shared images of themselves or others that involve explicit nudity, a nationally...

    Tags: Research, Prosecution, University of New Mexico, University of New Hampshire

    11. Feb 15, 2012 |Story| CNN

  11. Family support a major weapon against suicide among gay youth

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">(CNN) - Being a teenager can be difficult. The progression from childhood to adulthood involves negotiating the difficult gauntlet of peer pressure, trying to fit in among people who aren't entirely sure of themselves, all while dealing with raging hormones.</span>
    (CNN) - Being a teenager can be difficult. The progression from childhood to adulthood involves negotiating the difficult gauntlet of peer pressure, trying to fit in among people who aren't entirely sure of themselves, all while dealing with raging...

    Tags: News Agency, Behavioral Conditions, Suicidal Behavior, Suicide, Gays and Lesbians

    12. Sep 28, 2011 |Story| WXMI

  12. Teen Dating Leads To Teen Drinking?

    <a href=&quot;http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/09/27/flea-markets-best-shopping-strategies/" target="_blank">Flea Markets: The 9 Best Shopping Strategies (Source: FOXNews.com)</a>
    FOX 17 News
    Flea Markets: The 9 Best Shopping Strategies (Source: FOXNews.com) Flea marketing looks so easy in magazine spreads and TV shows: You see a host waft around an organized array of tables overflowing with conveniently bargain-priced antiques. It's always a...

    Tags: Research, Hospitals and Clinics, Manhattan (New York City), Music Industry, John Coltrane

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