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UF part of nationwide trials to test H1N1 vaccine in women, children, youth with HIV
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The University of Florida Center for HIV/AIDS Research is taking part in national clinical trials of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine among children, youth and pregnant women who are infected with HIV. The trials’ aim is to determine how well higher-than-usual doses of the vaccine trigger a protective immune ...12 hours ago -
1 in 4 Teen Girls Has an STD
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WebMD Sexually Transmitted Infections Surface Soon After Teenage Girls Become Sexually Active By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Nov. 23, 2009 — One in four teenage girls has a sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to a new study. Researchers found that ...1 day ago -
Adolescent Girls Bear Highest Burden of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, According to CDC
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An annual report on sexually transmitted diseases released today by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that in 2008 adolescent girls 15–19 years of age had the largest recorded number ofchlamydia and gonorrhea cases (409,531) when compared to any other agegroup. Women ages 20-24 were the next most ...1 day ago -
Teenage Alcohol Abuse: A Complex Issue
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Recent alcohol abuse statistics show that alcohol abuse among teenagers is increasing in the United States. What are some of the reasons for this? Quite a few chemical dependency professionals declare that beer, liquor, and wine advertisements produced by the media are a key reason for the spread of teen alcohol ...2 days ago -
Resistant H1N1 found in people not taking antivirals for active infection
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Quebec doctors report the rapid emergence of H1N1 resistance to oseltamivir in a father who was given the drug in a failed attempt to prevent him from catching the pandemic flu from his infected child. They urge that prophylactic doses be raised to therapeutic levels as soon as symptoms develop. Monitoring for the ...2 days ago -
Continued Coverage of Juvenile Sentencing Reform
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Adam Liptaks latest Sidebar column is, " Standards for Juvenile Punishment ." Its available at the New York Times website and is scheduled for tomorrows print edition. An extended excerpt: The law is made up of rules and standards. Here is an example of a rule, established by the Supreme Court in Roper v. ...2 days ago -
Parental Guidance Plus Medications Aid Autistic Children
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A new federal study finds a plan of medication plus a structured training program for parents is beneficial for children with pervasive developmental disorders. The study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) suggests the regimen reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism and ...2 days ago -
Generation XXX - Survey Shows Porn Acceptance and Use Among College Students
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About two years ago the Journal of Adolescent Research published a study that examined the attitudes about pornography of 813 university students from six college sites across the US. 67% of young men and 49% of young women agreed that viewing pornography is acceptable. 87% of young men and 31% of young women ...2 days ago -
Child Obesity Genetics Information For You
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Obesity is most commonly associated with overeating. This is not always the case, as child obesity genetics is yet another cause that deserves examination. Statistics indicate that approximately 65% of US the population is suffering from some form of obesity. Of these, approximately 35% may be due to genetics, in ...2 days ago -
Child Obesity Genetics Information For You
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Childhood obesity is normally associated with overeating. This is not always the case, as child obesity genetics is yet another cause that deserves examination. Statistics show that roughly 65% of US the population is suffering from some form of obesity. Of these, approximately 35% may be due to genetics, which ...2 days ago -
Child Obesity Genetics Information For You
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Childhood obesity is most commonly linked to overeating. This is not always the case, as child obesity genetics is yet another cause that deserves examination. Statistics show that just about 65% of US the population is suffering from some form of obesity. Of these, approximately 35% may be due to genetics, which ...3 days ago -
Weekly News Round-Up – 11/22
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Assorted things of interest from the previous week. It’s not nearly as controversial as the USPSTF’s breast cancer screening recommendations, but ACOG released a new practice bulletin on cervical cancer screening . The New York Times has coverage of the change , which is basically that women can wait until up to ...3 days ago -
Reveal Your Beauty
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It is a blessing for a child to hear that she is beautiful.My family is small, just my parents, sister and me. My sister and I are three years apart. Ever since she was born, she received many praises from family members and strangers, on how cute and pretty she was. My mother too [...]3 days ago -
Our young people need parents, not drill instructors
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If, as I showed in my last blog, boot camps dont work except when they provide counseling in heavy doses, then what should we do to help delinquent young people make changes that stick? As simple as it sounds, kids change when they find a parent, or parent-like substitute who can remind them, "You matter!" In fact, ...4 days ago -
African Activism Against Female Circumcision Is Focus of New Film
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VOA News.com November 18, 2009 A new film focuses on the fight by African activists against an ancient practice that is still performed each year on millions of girls: female circumcision, often known as FGM, or female genital mutilation. Opponents call it a human rights abuse that destroys a woman’s ability to ...4 days ago -
Another Call for Juvenile Sentencing Reform
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Toadays Patriot-News of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania carries the editorial, " Chance for change: Life sentence removes hope for juvenile reform ." The question before the U.S. Supreme Court is: Do we believe juveniles sentenced to life in prison can reform? Last week, the justices faced this question in a case ...5 days ago -
An interview with Erin Munroe: Almost everything you should know about stepparenting and friendship
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The role of being a stepparent has some inherent challenges. So I was pleased to interview Erin Munroe, author of The Everything Guide to Stepparenting: Practical, reassuring advice for creating healthy, long-lasting relationships , about some of the boundary issues between the roles of stepparent and friend. Can a ...5 days ago -
Is Menstruation a Disability?
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Society for Menstrual Cycle Research re:Cycling November 19th, 2009 by Elizabeth Kissling I think few people would consider menstruation per se a disability, with exceptions for menorrhagia and unusually painful periods. But I’ve been reading a bit in the field of disability studies lately, for both ...5 days ago -
Talking About Menstruation
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The Huffington Post Susan Kim Playwright, TV writer; Author, “Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation,” with Elissa Stein Posted: November 18, 2009 02:15 PM A friend of mine who works in an office of only women confessed she still hides her tampon in her sleeve on her way to the bathroom. “You’re ...5 days ago -
Welcome to Wellness | Gardasil Vaccination
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KYMN Radio This week’s topic: In this show Dr. Corbett discusses the dangers and ineffectiveness of the Gardasil Vaccination. If you have young females in your life, definitely take time to listne to this show. Tune in weekly on Thursday mornings as Dr. Dan Corbett offers helpful advice to enhance overall ...6 days ago

