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   Fewer High School Students Engage in Health Risk Behaviors; Racial and Ethnic Differences Persist
Helping Young Trauma Survivors

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Helping children begins at the scene of the event. It may need to continue for weeks or months. Most children recover within a few weeks. Some need help longer. Grief (a deep emotional response to loss) may take months to resolve. It could be for a loved one or a teacher. It could be for a friend or pet. Grief may be re-experienced or worsened by news reports or the event’s anniversary.

Some children may need help from a mental health professional. Some people may

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Losing Weight On A College Budget

(www.BlackDoctor.org) -- Let’s face it. Most college students don’t rack in the dollars. Most live off of cold pizza and oodles and noodles. Because of this, many college students that want to lose weight feel discouraged when they find out that the average diet boasts a $300-$400 dollar a month food plan.

I'm telling you right now, I've been there. I was going to the grocery store every two weeks and spending at least $100 on groceries. To

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How To Avoid The “Freshman 15”

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Why does it seem inevitable for college freshmen to succumb to the weight gain of the dreaded “Freshman 15?” There are many reasons why college students pack on the pounds. Surprisingly, one of the most common reasons is a college dining hall. The food may not be great, but it's plentiful, and it's not necessary very nutritious!

To help you eat as healthfully as possible in your cafeteria, here's a guide to foods you should choose and foods you should eat only in

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'Morning-After' Pill Is Available Now To 17 Year Olds

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Many young teens are having sexual intercourse as young as 14 years old. Majority of them get pregnant because there was no condom used. The FDA approved the "morning-after" pill to many young women at the age of 21 and older without a doctor's prescription but now the pill reaches 17-year-olds. These teens could buy this over-the-counter drug without a doctor's prescription as well but many parents feel that this is not a good idea.

The Food and Drug Administration

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