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Bieber Fans Take Devotion to a Disturbing New Level
Obsessive fans have always been known to go to extremes to get the attention of their idols, but Justin Bieber fans have taken their devotion to a disturbing and horrifying level this week. After Bieber was photographed smoking marijuana in California,...
Tags: Justin Bieber, Marijuana Use, Miley Cyrus, Recreational Substance Use, Lifestyle and Leisure
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What is osteoporosis, and who does it affect?
Clark County Health DepartmentWe hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem. Bone is living tissue, which is constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the...Tags: Diets and Dieting, Weight, Osteoporosis, Calcium, Back Pain
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Woman's quit-smoking plan: Hit a deputy, authorities allege
Authorities in Sacramento allege that a woman slapped a deputy as a way to go to jail and stop smoking. On Friday, Etta Lopez was sentenced to 63 days in jail for battery of a peace officer. She pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge and was...Tags: Trials, Punishment, Prisons
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: AIDS, Vaccines, Guilford (Baltimore, Maryland), Prostate Cancer, Whooping Cough
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Latest Indiana news, sports, business and entertainment
CHILD SERVICES-MENTAL HEALTH DCS pilot program closes mental health gap (Information in the following story is from: The Times, http://www.thetimesonline.com) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A pilot program to provide mental health services to children in...Tags: Nursing Homes, AIDS, Tobacco Products, Executive Branch, Health and Safety at School
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Calif. woman hit cop to go to jail to quit smoking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Think you've heard of every way possible to quit smoking? Etta Mae Lopez came up with a new one: slap a cop so you'll go to jail, where smoking isn't allowed. Lopez smacked Sacramento County sheriff's Deputy Matt Campoy...Tags: Health Treatments, Trials, Punishment, Prisons
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Indiana State weighs charging employees who use tobacco more for their health insurance
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana State University is considering changing its health insurance policies to reward employees who agree to health screenings and risk assessments and penalize those who use tobacco products. ISU officials tell the...Tags: Tobacco Products, Health and Safety at School, Employees, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Cost
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Health/wellness events
Upcoming Healthy Choices With Diabetes: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 11, June 8. Group diabetes management class for people who have diabetes and their caregivers. 503 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs. To register call 321-207-0851. Hearing Screening: 10:...Tags: Huntington's Disease, First Baptist Church of Orlando, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, American Red Cross
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April 11 Community Announcments
Scouts selling Camp Cards Cub Scouts Pack 356 is selling Camp Cards for $5 each through May 13. If you would like to purchase, call Lisa Ledford at 365-9402 or William Stafford at (317) 250-7250. Family Connections FRC Advisory Council to meet...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Dining and Drinking, Preventative Medicine, Arts and Culture, Softball
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To smoke or not to smoke?
County coronerHaving worked as a respiratory therapist for more years than I care to count, I have seen the debilitating effects of tobacco in the lives of those who choose to smoke. My role in dealing with those suffering the effects ranged from education aimed at...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Heart Failure, Chemical Industry, COPD, Diseases and Illnesses
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Health and Body
Clark County Health DepartmentThink about the future. Does it include becoming a non-smoker? It makes sense: Smokers who think more about the future are more likely to stop smoking, a study suggests. Are you thinking about the future? Are you pondering the idea of stopping smoking?...Tags: Health, Health Treatments
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Mail Call - April 30
“It’s Earth Week. There should be zero tolerance in Hagerstown and Washington County for littering of cigarette butts; burning cigarette butts in roadways, and cigarette butts in our beautiful parks.” — Hagerstown “In regard...Tags: Sales, Punishment, Rentals, Career and Workplace, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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