Blacks, Hispanics Face Breast Cancer Treatment Delays
Black and Hispanic women newly diagnosed with breast cancer are more likely than white women to experience treatment delays of over a month, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.
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Popular Baby Media May Not Actually Advance Learning
Parents who want to provide their babies a learning advantage these days often turn to what's been nicknamed "baby media" -- videos specifically designed to stimulate very young minds. But researchers and pediatricians have begun to question whether babies actually are learning anything from these videos.
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Surviving Serious Childhood Illness Takes Toll Later: Study
Young adults who had cancer, diabetes or epilepsy as children are less likely to achieve the same level of education or employment as their healthy counterparts, researchers report.
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Brain-Imaging in Depressed Moms Shows Blunted Response to Crying Infant
Armed with brain scans, researchers have discovered bawling babies trigger a far more muted response in the brains of depressed mothers than in mothers who aren't depressed.
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Eating Disorders More Prevalent Than Thought Among American Teens
Many American adolescents suffer from an eating disorder and struggle with related psychiatric disorders, including suicidal tendencies, new research reveals.
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Even Tiny Tots May Develop Mental Health Problems
Countering the belief that you have to be "older" to suffer from mental illness, a new report says there's actually no lowest-age limit. Infants and toddlers can be affected, but they often go without treatment that could prevent them from suffering long-term problems, according to the researchers.
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The American Heart Association is pleased to offer mini-grants to help improve the cardiovascular health of communities. Grants, up to $5000, are available to non-profit organizations for projects that help build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Deadline is April 1, 2011 and funding will begin July 1, 2011. For funding criteria and to download an application, go to www.heart.org/communityactiongrant.
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Order your 2011-12 Watch Me Grow Calendars! This 24-month calendar highlights a different program each month - offering both program information and contact information. Activities and tips for parents are also offered throughout the calendar providing information on health, safety, nutrition, and parenting. The best part is that these calendars are $1 each. Visit the website for complete information and order form.
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