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Behavioral Tendencies

FDA: Dozens of Seizures Reported After Vaping, Mostly by Young People

03/05/2019 06:00am | 4581 views

By Jayne O'Donnell

 

 

 

 

At least 35 people reported seizures after using electronic cigarettes over the past decade, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. 

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Caregiving

Learning How To Support Loved Ones With A Personality Disorder

20/04/2019 06:00am | 5299 views

In past studies on psychological conditions, almost 15% of the American population was diagnosed with one or more personality disorder. Monolingual Hispanics make up 30% of patients diagnosed with a personality disorder, based on asample study done in 2010.  Despite the growing prevalence of personality disorders, not many people are aware of how they may affect everyday activities. There are ten identified personality disorders broken down into three different clusters, with each focusing on one or more aspects of a certain personality trait. Of the three clusters, Cluster B seems to be one of the most ostracized groups in need of support. Knowing the signs of onset and effectively providing an open space where they can talk about how they feel will encourage more openness and understanding in the community.

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Parenting

US Health Officials Move to Tighten Sales of E-Cigarettes

16/04/2019 06:00am | 4488 views

U.S. health regulators are moving ahead with a plan to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of teenagers by restricting sales of most flavored products in convenience stores and online.

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Parenting

How to Help Kids With Anxiety

13/04/2019 06:00am | 4753 views

Fear can be a helpful emotion, particularly for children who are learning to navigate the world. Feeling afraid lets them know when they are in danger and helps them respond.

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Healthcare Disparities

Blacks, Hispanics breathe more pollution than they make

07/04/2019 06:00am | 11819 views

African-Americans and Hispanics breathe in far more deadly air pollution than they are responsible for making, a new study said.

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