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    Apr 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Teen contraception decision: Doctors say science trumps politics

    Science trumped politics, but politics may still present problems for teens trying to purchase emergency contraception.
    Science trumped politics, but politics may still present problems for teens trying to purchase emergency contraception. “A lot of stuff is going to happen over the next 30 days,” said Dr. Cora Breuner, a pediatric medicine specialist at...

    Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Treatments, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Sex Crimes

    2. Feb 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Teens who volunteered reduced their heart disease risk, study says

    People who volunteer are often known to say they get more out of the experience than those who are being helped. A study in Canada concurs that that may be true: Researchers say that high school students who volunteered improved their own health.
    People who volunteer are often known to say they get more out of the experience than those who are being helped. A study in Canada concurs that that may be true: Researchers say that high school students who volunteered improved their own health. The...

    Tags: Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Research, American Medical Association, Physical Fitness and Exercise

    3. Sep 30, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Teen alcohol consumption: A tangled network leads to a surprising conclusion

    When your teen comes home slurring, swaying and smelling of alcohol, here's a research finding that will help you pinpoint whom to finger as the major "bad influence" in the kid's life. First, a couple of hints: It's not that rowdy gang of boys your son hangs out with, and it's not those girls who wear too much makeup that your daughter's fallen in with. It's also not the new love interest in your kid's life, either (well, not precisely).
    When your teen comes home slurring, swaying and smelling of alcohol, here's a research finding that will help you pinpoint whom to finger as the major "bad influence" in the kid's life. First, a couple of hints: It's not that rowdy gang of boys your son...

    Tags: Human Interest, University of Pennsylvania, History, File Sharing, Arts and Culture

    4. Aug 29, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  4. Student drug testing doesn't work [Blowback]

    Opinion L.A.
    Paul Armentano, deputy director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws and coauthor of the book "Marijuana Is Safer: So Why Are We Driving People to Drink?" responds to Shari Roan’s Aug. 17 Health article, "Student drug......
    5. Mar 20, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Founded in 1901, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals and is acknowledged worldwide for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. Children’s Hospital is one of only eight in the nation — and the only one in the western United States — named to the national “Honor Roll” of children’s hospitals in the 2010 U.S. News & World Report rankings for clinical excellence. The hospital is preparing to open a $636-million, 317-bed state-of-the-art facility in July 2011 that will further expand services and capabilities at its main campus on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, as well as increase its ability to provide family centered care to residents throughout the region.
    Founded in 1901, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals and is acknowledged worldwide for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. Children’s Hospital is one of only eight in the...

    Tags: University of Southern California, National Institutes of Health, Human Interest, Physical Conditions, Medical Research

    6. Feb 1, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  6. Teen pregnancy rate at record low in California

    L.A. NOW
    The rate of teen pregnancies in California is at a record low, according to a new state report. Factors include the influence of sex education programs, the poor economy and possibly even reality television programs that show the struggles of young...
    7. May 19, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  7. READER SUBMITTED: Connecticut Children's Honors Local Family With Partners In Caring Award

    Hartford
    On Thursday, May 16, Connecticut Children's Medical Center honored a family whose commitment to the Medical Center and compassion for others touches the lives of tens of thousands of children and their families across Connecticut each year. The Partners...

    Tags: Human Interest, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hospitals and Clinics

    8. May 12, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  8. My Word: Celebrate moms who defy the odds

    Today, families are honoring mom — the inspirational woman who has been there to feed, heal, counsel, love, lead and encourage us. As we think about the remarkable stories of our own mothers, there are some extraordinary stories unfolding in our...

    Tags: Mother's Day

    9. May 10, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  9. TCMC students showcase quality improvement projects

    The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
    Looking to improve health care, a team of second-year students at the Commonwealth Medical College analyzed a factor they said is a stronger predictor of someone's health status than age, income or education level: health literacy. "If people don't...

    Tags: Students, Politics, Scranton, Teaching and Learning, Sleep Apnea

    10. Aug 26, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Helping homeless children, teens get medical care

    You can see why a state might require minors to have a parent's OK before they receive medical care. But Maryland law has made life especially difficult for homeless teenagers who have no adults watching out for them.
    You can see why a state might require minors to have a parent's OK before they receive medical care. But Maryland law has made life especially difficult for homeless teenagers who have no adults watching out for them. It's the sort of problem that drives...

    Tags: Ear Infection, Social Issues, Human Interest, Crime, Law and Justice, University of Maryland, Baltimore

    11. Aug 17, 2012 |Story| WDCW-LTV

  11. Direct Access - 06/01/12

    Coverage of the DOH Teen Health Campaign "I Care About Me"on May 21, 2012. Plus your Celebrity Hook-Up and the hottest new videos.
    Coverage of the DOH Teen Health Campaign "I Care About Me"on May 21, 2012. Plus your Celebrity Hook-Up and the hottest new videos.
    12. Jul 18, 2012 |Story| South Florida Entertainment

  12. Teenlink/Links

    > Teen Health > Express yourself > Love & Dating > Sex Education & Teen Pregnancy > Driver's License & and Car Info > Voting & Political Activism > Help & Tutoring > College Prep & Testing > Colleges & Career Info > Gay & Lesbian Support > Just for Fun > ...

    Tags: Health Treatments, Artists, Students, Politics, Physical Conditions

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