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Marijuana Potency Surpasses 10 percent, U.S. says
The average potency of marijuana, which has risen steadily for three decades, has exceeded 10 percent for the first time, the U.S. government will report on Thursday.
Scientists working for the government predict that potency, as measured by the drug’s concentration of the psychoactive ingredient THC, will continue to rise.
At the University of Mississippi’s Potency Monitoring [...]
Ten Ways To Be A More Light-Hearted Parent
One of my Twelve Commandments is “Lighten up,” and I have a lot of resolutions aimed at trying to be a more light-hearted parent: less nagging, more laughing. We all want a peaceful, cheerful, even joyous, atmosphere at home — but we can’t nag and yell our way to get there. Here are some strategies [...]
New Drug Offers Hope For Alzheimer’s Disease
A new drug which shows promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease has been developed by UK scientists.
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports the drug, CPHPC, removes a protein thought to play a key role in Alzheimer’s from the blood.
Tests at the University College London found the protein also disappeared from the [...]
States Slashing Social Programs Putting People Last
Battered by the recession and the deepest and most widespread budget deficits in several decades, a large majority of states are slicing into their social safety nets — often crippling preventive efforts that officials say would save money over time.
President Obama’s $787 billion stimulus package is helping to alleviate some of the pain, providing large [...]
Teen Study Shows Connection Between ‘School Bullying’ And Suicide
Eric Mohat, 17, was harassed so mercilessly in high school that when one bully said publicly in class, “Why don’t you go home and shoot yourself, no one will miss you,” he did.
Now his parents, William and Janis Mohat of Mentor, Ohio, have filed a lawsuit in federal court, saying that their son endured [...]
A Parent’s Guide To Cyberspace Safetly For Your Children
Dear Parent:
Our children are our Nation’s most valuable asset. They represent the [...]
An Outbreak of Autism, or a Statistical Fluke?
Ayub Abdi is a cute 5-year-old with a smile that might be called shy if not for the empty look in his eyes. He does not speak. When he was 2, he could say “Dad,” “Mom,” “give me” and “need water,” but he has lost all that.
He does scream and spit, and he moans a [...]
Mental Health: Feeling Lonely? Well You’re Not Alone.
You may worry about your waistline or pack-a-day smoking habit, but psychologists say there is a less recognized yet significant health hazard facing Americans: loneliness.
They could have more friends than ever online but, on average, Americans have fewer intimates to confide in than they did a decade ago, according to one study. Another found that [...]
8 Foods to Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy
Story Highlights:
• Blueberries, Fish, nuts & seeds are a few of the foods that can keep you sharp
• Senility, Alzheimer’s, and age-related memory loss: these conditions of mental decline that come with aging can be delayed or even prevented.
Besides engaging in daily activities that work out your brain, a regular and balanced diet rich with [...]
Opinion: Investing in Health Care Reform
Indicating that health care reform is integral to his policy agenda, President Barack Obama has moved swiftly to incorporate elements of reform into his economic recovery bill and signed reauthorization of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Enactment of comprehensive reform, however, is likely to hinge on the development of a plan that is [...]
