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Documentary about five bullied kids launches nationwide crusade0
- Film & Television
- March 23, 2012
This powerful new documentary is drawing strong responses from viewers and those affected by bullying on a daily basis. The filmmaker behind Bully maintains, "Kids that go through bullying are like the unsung heroes, because they're so strong." At the movie's screening, Meryl Streep talked about her own experience being bullied as a a young
READ MOREDoctors’ Lucrative Industry Ties0
- Consumer Alerts
- May 19, 2013
New reporting laws are shining a light on the widespread extent of payments and gifts from drug and device companies to physicians, a practice which has been rampant for decades. Companies often treat doctors to dinner, pay them to attend lectures, and underwrite conferences and continuing medical education courses. This all begs a serious question
READ MOREDoctors’ new advice for joint pain: Get Moving0
- Health & Healing
- April 19, 2011
More middle aged and younger people are experiencing joint problems as a result of sports injuries or being overweight. As these young people are diagnosed with osteoarthritis, doctors are recommending physical activity to help joints over traditional advice to take it easy. The Wall Street Journal, 4/11/2011
READ MOREDoctors report rise in kids eating detergent packs0
- Consumer Alerts
- May 31, 2012
Nearly 250 cases have been reported this year of children swallowing miniature laundry detergent packets, which were introduced in stores in recent months as an alternative to bulky bottles and messy spills. Doctors across the country say children are confusing the tiny, brightly colored packets with candy and swallowing them. No deaths have been reported
READ MOREDocs say keep trained eye on possible concussions0
- Health & Healing
- March 27, 2013
The American Academy of Neurology has put out new guidelines saying that athletes with suspected concussions shouldn't resume playing until they've been fully evaluated and cleared by a doctor or other professional with concussion expertise. Associated Press, 3/19/2013
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Do Debates Really Tell Us Who is Best Prepared to be Commander-in-Chief?0
- CEOs of Our Own Well-Being, GOOD FOR YOU by Claire Carter
- September 8, 2015
Listen to the audio version of this post here: The presidency is too important a position. Getting to know who among the many candidates running will actually be the most effective world leader–keeping this country safe from terrorist attacks at home and abroad, supporting our allies and deterring those who are enemies of peace, dealing with
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