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A Rising Number of Deaths Linked to Vaping Leads to Call for Immediate Ban
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A Rising Number of Deaths Linked to Vaping Leads to Call for Immediate Ban

As a parent and a physician, it’s been difficult to watch so many young people getting addicted to these products. And I think that’s the driving force behind the position of the American Medical Association (AMA). Their goal is to stop yet another generation of addicts dependent on unhealthy products. So they’re working to keep…

Here’s What Getting Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep a Night Can Do to You
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Here’s What Getting Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep a Night Can Do to You

Sleep is brain food that is vital for good health. Not only does it affect our energy levels, but also our ability to think, pay attention, make decisions, and be productive. And a new study found sleep can also affect our ability to lose weight. How Is Sleep-Related To Weight Loss? Researchers evaluated almost 2,000…

‘Plant-based’ does not mean ‘good for you’
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‘Plant-based’ does not mean ‘good for you’

Fast food restaurants like Burger King and Carl’s Jr. are testing out plant-based “meat” – but are these actually the healthier option? The latest chain making headlines selling products from Beyond Meat with its “Beyond Fried Chicken” is KFC. The chicken substitute is a conglomerate of ingredients including soy and pea protein, carrot fiber, rice…

9 Students Hospitalized After Mistaking Edibles for Candy
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9 Students Hospitalized After Mistaking Edibles for Candy

Nine students in Florida were hospitalized after eating candy that was infused with marijuana after a student accidentally brought THC-laced candy to school. The packaging of THC candy and regular candy closely resemble one another. The children in question were between the ages of 10 and 12 and were sent to the ER for stomach…

Are There Long-Term Benefits of Delaying Kindergarten?
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Are There Long-Term Benefits of Delaying Kindergarten?

Does ‘Redshirting’ Really Help Kids Excel? A Personal Note: Many of my patients and friends make the decision to slightly delay their child’s entry into kindergarten. Many believe their child needs the extra time to grow and mature before beginning the rigors of formal education.  “Redshirting” – a name once reserved for college athletes delaying…