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Pap Smear Needed Even With Hpv Vaccine
MEDICAL NEWS HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines that are often recommended to help prevent infections related to cervical and other cancers should not discourage women from also getting a Pap smear, UT Southwestern Medical Center cancer experts said. “Women should continue to be screened even if they have undergone HPV vaccination. The vaccine does not target
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Parenting A Teen
FAMILY LIFE It’s not easy parenting a teen. Your teen’s brain is still developing until about age 25, according to the National Institutes of Health. These are areas that control judgment, decision making, and impulse control. What’s a frustrated parent to do? NIH News in Health suggests these actions: * Respect your teen’s opinions. Nonjudgmental
Parenting Afterthe Death Of A Child
FAMILY LIFE Direct and honest communication with surviving children who are experiencing the loss of a sibling helps the survivors cope with their loss, according to research by University of Arkansas communication professor, Lynne M. Webb. Webb has directed research concerning the after-effects of a child’s death, specifically how parents interact with surviving children. “Children
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Parkinson’s Disease 2
MEDICAL NEWS Parkinson’s disease evolves gradually over time. Early signs may not be noticed. As Americans age, the number of people with this disease is expected to increase. Parkinson’s is a brain and nerve disorder. Brain cells gradually malfunction and die. The disease damages brain cells that make a chemical called dopamine. The resulting dopamine
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Pay Attention
FAMILY LIFE Young children often have problems paying attention or concentrating. When are these problems serious enough for parents and teachers to be concerned? According to estimates from the CDC, 1 in 11 school-aged children are diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but research suggests that the warning signs often appear even before kids start school.
Organic? Comparing Apples To Apples
HEALTHY EATING Should you spend the extra cents to buy organic produce? Is organic a healthier choice? New findings from Stanford University cast some doubt on the benefits of buying organic. “There isn’t much difference between organic and conventional foods, if you’re an adult and making a decision based solely on your health,” said Dr.
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Osteoporosis Begins In The Teen Years
SELF-CARE CORNER Girls achieve 42% of their total body bone mass between the ages of 12 and 18, yet 90% of girls do not get enough calcium. Beginning at age 9, children (particularly girls) should include 1,300 mg of calcium in their diet by drinking milk and eating calcium-fortified foods, according to the Office on
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Ouch! Arm And Shoulder Pain
MEDICAL NEWS Any of these symptoms sound familiar? * Sudden, sharp pain in the upper arm * Popping or snapping you can hear in the shoulder or elbow * Cramping of the biceps muscle with strenuous use of the arm * Bruising from the middle of the upper arm down toward the elbow * Pain
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Ovarian Cancer: Know The Signs
MEDICAL NEWS The ovaries are small, almond-shaped organs on either side of the uterus (womb). Because they are deep inside the abdomen, many women don’t feel or see symptoms of ovarian cancer. In fact, less than 20 percent of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed in the early stages, when it is more treatable. Signs are
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