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ADHD in Children Linked to Smoking During Pregnancy

July 27, 2014

Aarhus, Denmark – New research claims that ADHD in children could be caused by smoking while mothers are conceiving. Hazards During Pregnancy New research claims, although does not prove yet that smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) development in children. ADHD in children could also be caused by other nicotine-replacement products

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Action Plans for Early Detection and Treatment of Noncommunicable Diseases

July 27, 2014

Kenya, Africa – Noncommunicable diseases surpass communicable conditions, as the leading cause of death in Kenya, urgent care calls for proactive policies. Leading Cause of Death Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular ailments seem to overtake the communicable diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV, causing the increased number of deaths in

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Changes in Health Plans to Provide Patients With More Health Care Options

July 26, 2014

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The state health department intends changes in health plans. Governor Bobby Jindal’s administration informed lawmakers that the state needs to rework its way of paying the private managed-care networks which provide health services to 2/3 of Louisiana’s Medicaid patients. Why Changes Are Needed? The changes in health plans involve the Bayou

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Proper Disposal of Unused Medications and Expired Drugs

July 26, 2014

Evanston, Illinois – The City’s 4th annual Recycling Fair and Equipment Display encourage the community to responsibly dispose their unused medications and prescription drugs. Full Support The NorthShore University HealthSystem, Stericycle and the Evanston Police Department have shown full support to the responsible disposal of unused prescriptions and expired over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in the city’s

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Why First Responders Need Adequate Mental Health Support

July 25, 2014

Toronto, Canada – The community seeks for adequate mental health support for all first responders. Traumatic Rescue Operations Jim Harris is a member of the paramedic team. As he responds to emergency calls, Harris says that he often sees people going through the “worst day of their life.” Harris was a paramedic for two decades,

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Why a Spoonful of Medication May Be Risky for Children

July 25, 2014

New York, New York – The American Association of Poison Control Centers says that children may be at risk with a spoonful of medication. Confusion on Measurement Directions The American Association of Poison Control Centers says that more than 10,000 individuals, contact the poison centers every year. These people are too afraid that they have

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Threat of Disease Outbreak in Border Detention Centers

July 24, 2014

Brownsville, Texas – The state of Texas alerts the United Sates Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the potential disease outbreak in border detention facilities. Current State of Border Detention Centers The Texas Department of State Health Services deployed two of its staff to Brownsville and McAllen federal detention facilities four weeks earlier.

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Supporters Fight for a Durham-Based Mental Health Care Facility for Children

July 24, 2014

Durham, North Carolina – Supporters gathered to fight for the Durham-based school that provides children with mental health care as the Wright School faces the threat of closure once again. Cost-Cutting Proposal The budget negotiations in the North Carolina (NC) senate includes the cost-cutting proposal for the Wright School. However, one of the NC house

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Salt Lake County Calls for Changes in Behavioral Health Services

July 23, 2014

Salt Lake City, Utah – A new audit reveals that the change of management in Salt Lake County’s behavioral health services has produced both benefits and challenges. Health Services Providers A huge number of health service providers have been made available for more than 16,500 Medicaid enrollees. These provider networks have also been made available

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New Set of Guidelines to Protect Pregnant Workers Against Discrimination

July 22, 2014

Washington, D.C. – The United States officials issue a new set of guidelines to protect pregnant workers against discrimination. Updated Guidelines The government has finally updated the 30-year old guidelines to protect pregnant workers against discrimination. The guideline cites, “the persistence of overt pregnancy discrimination, as well as the emergence of more subtle discriminatory practices.”

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How to Deal with the Underlying Complications of Lyme Disease?

July 22, 2014

Milford, Connecticut – The Pike County Lyme Disease Task Force, a support group established just the previous year has held its very first group meeting this Saturday, July 12, 2014 in order to educate people bout Lyme and its underlying complications. Complications of Lyme Disease The northeastern United States (US), Wisconsin, and Minnesota are the

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