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UCI study finds genetic link to longevity
A UC Irvine researcher has helped uncover a link between a certain genetic variation and longer life. People who live past 90 are significantly more likely to have a dopamine-receptor gene variation named the DRD4 7R allele, according to a UCI and...Tags: Science and Technology, University of California, Irvine, Learning Disability, Social Sciences, Culture
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A Silent Culture of Acceptance Surrounds the Use of ADHD Drugs on Campuses
Roughly one in three college seniors nationwide has taken illegally obtained prescription amphetamines. And they don't feel bad about it. That's according to the Center on Young Adult Health and Development, a research institute at the University of...
Tags: Adderall (drug), Heart Problems, Learning Disability, LSD, Substance Abuse
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We need more information about pesticides
Every day, Marylanders are exposed to pesticides in our drinking water, on our food and through chemicals in our homes, lawns and public spaces. We also encounter pesticides in our rivers and streams and the Chesapeake Bay. While these exposures are often...
Tags: Medical Specialization, General Practitioners, Learning Disability, American Academy of Pediatrics, Science
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High-speed chase leads to guilty plea
An Aberdeen man who led law enforcers on a high-speed chase to Westport in June, then climbed a electricity transmission tower to avoid being arrested was sentenced to prison Thursday after admitting to three charges. Â Christopher J. Carroll, 27,...Tags: Fines, Prescription Drugs, Court Preliminary, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes
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Program invests in children's development
A whirlwind of pink blew down the hallway. Her name was Jazlyn Suarez. She had windblown curls that didn't know which way to go, and If she stopped long enough, black stripes could be seen on a pink Hello Kitty shirt with sequins on the front. Jazlyn,...
Tags: Charter Schools, Social Sciences, Culture, Arts and Culture, Parkinson's Disease
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Bloomington tutor accused of fondling young girl in class
A former school instructor turned himself in Tuesday afternoon, after he was accused of child molest. The Monroe County Sheriff's office began its investigation nearly two months ago. On Oct. 12, a 7-year-old girl said her instructor touched her...
Tags: Dyslexia, Learning Disability, Social Sciences, Teachers, Culture
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For Baltimore schools, special education still a work in progress
At 4 years old, Imani Frederick couldn't recognize colors. Even a year later, he couldn't form complete sentences and struggled to count to 10. When he was 6, a neuropsychologist observed the fidgety, easily frustrated boy and diagnosed attention...
Tags: Kennedy Krieger Institute, Academic Progress, Accounting and Auditing, Health and Medical Professionals, Career and Workplace
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Dethrone the homecoming royalty tradition
Change of SubjectBecause the good-looking, well-liked kids crave even more validation than they get simply by walking through the halls, many high schools hold elections about this time every fall to name a homecoming king and queen. Some students take this ritual...... -
Tri-County Special Needs Resources
Welcome to our tri-county listing of special needs resources. We do our best to include every organization, but sometimes things fall through the cracks. If you know of an organization you feel should be included, send the information to Editor Kyara...Tags: Dyslexia, Coconut Creek, Coral Gables, Psychology, Learning Disability
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Local school offers information for parents concerned about children struggling in the classroom
It can be a difficult disorder to diagnose, but can affect one in five children. During Dyslexia Awareness Month teachers and staff at one local school are helping educate parents about recognizing language learning disorders. Fortune Academy on the...
Tags: Dyslexia, Learning Disability, Social Sciences, Culture, Arts and Culture
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Ellicott City
Networking event The Youth Development Coalition, serving Howard County youth ages 6 and older, holds its annual "Professional Networking Event" at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Howard County Library's Miller branch, 9421 Frederick Road. The event...Tags: Gymnastics Clubs, Social Sciences, Culture, High Blood Pressure, Arts and Culture
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The Kid's Doctor: So-called 'good grades pill' an unnecessary and potentially harmful stimulant
Premium Health News Servicehttp://www.kidsdr.com There's a lot of pressure placed on students to succeed, and many of them are turning to what teens call the "good grades pill." What is it? One of the prescription stimulants commonly prescribed to treat children with Attention...Tags: Chemical Industry, Social Sciences, Culture, Behavioral Conditions, Arts and Culture
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