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Jan 4th, 2009
John Travolta and Kelly Preston are grieving the loss of their 16 year old son today. While on vacation at their Bahama retreat, the 16 year old went to the bathroom on Jan 1 and was found by his attendant, Jeff Kathrein the next day at 10 AM, after suffering an apparent seizure and hitting his head as he fell. An autopsy is planned.
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Dec 30th, 2008
The Associated Press has released the sad story of one child found dead in the Idaho snow, and another suffering from hypothermia, after their father, Robert Aragon, age 55, allowed the two siblings to attempt a ten-mile walk to their mother's home for a Christmas visit
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Dec 29th, 2008
In the first few months of your baby’s life, your relationship will probably involve cuddling, feeding, changing diapers, soothing tears and gas, and pacing back and forth. Why not start communicating with your baby by singing, talking, and laughing with him?
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Dec 29th, 2008
Critically ill patients frequently have uncertain prognoses, but their families overwhelmingly wish that physicians would address prognostic uncertainty candidly.
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Dec 29th, 2008
Lesbian, gay and bisexual young adults who reported higher levels of family rejection during adolescence were 8.4 times more likely to report having attempted suicide, 5.9 times more likely to report high levels of depression, 3.4 times more likely to use illegal drugs, and 3.4 times more likely to report having engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse, compared with peers from families that reported no or low levels of family rejection.
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Dec 22nd, 2008
Even in very loving families, stresses can increase during the holidays. Parents are advised to keep the cool while disciplining children during holiday.
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Dec 22nd, 2008
The holidays are primarily a joyful time for most of us; however, this holiday season may be more stressful than usual for some Iowans because of their own financial problems, concerns about the economy, or the continuing recovery from the summer floods and severe weather.
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Dec 18th, 2008
Winter season – a time for holiday celebrations and severe cold weather conditions – can be a risky time for fires.
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Dec 18th, 2008
With the holidays fast approaching, shoppers nationwide are looking for easy, affordable and meaningful ways to give gifts to friends and family. Americans stressed at crowded malls are also trying to find ways to add significance to the holidays.
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Dec 18th, 2008
Members of the sandwich generation -- those with child and elder caregiving responsibilities -- are increasingly concerned about the balance of work and responding to the additional caregiving needs of older relatives.
