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My Endless Summer Education in Pokemon
With my daughter away at sleepaway camp all summer, Ive been getting some really yummy alone time with my son.
Asthma Rates Have Increased Dramatically Since 2001
Do you have asthma? You’re not alone. New stats show that the number of people diagnosed with the condtion has increased by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009. That’s nearly 1 in 12 people! Asthma is a fairly common pulmonary condition that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. Patients can control their asthma symptoms, which are usually triggered by things in the environment, through medication or by avoiding things that cause their illness to flare up, including smoking and air pollution.
Can Sex Education Reduce Teenage Pregnancy?
The last thing you want for your teenage child is an unplanned pregnancy. Parents and teachers alike share that sentiment. The type of sex education teenagers receive is another matter–one often filled with argument and debate. One camp believes that teenagers should practice abstinence and teaches children to just say “No.” The other camp believes that sex education and teaching about birth control is more effective than trusting a teen to simply say “no.”
Facts About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among women, second only to lung cancer. While the death rates from breast cancer are falling, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 190,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in the year 2009. Of that number, the death toll is expected to reach at least 40,000. Although breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women in the U.S., increased education and awareness can help save lives. That is why it’s important to know the facts about the disease.
Teen Talk
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