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Topic: Pregnancy News - Teen Pregnancy Rate Called “Crisis” (13WHAM Rochester)

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

Rosemary Aviles, 17, dropped out of high school seven months ago when she became pregnant. She said a bigger problem is that the teen moms don’t have high school diplomas. Brantingham says even teenage moms with a high school education lack coping skills and know-how about how to get the assistance and care they need. It’s not easy being a teen mom⦠Because you got to go to school, to work, get up take care of the baby. read more

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Medical News: Peanut Allergies, Avandia, Pregnancy (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News)(Pregnancy News)

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

New research suggests life-threatening peanut allergies are affecting kids at earlier ages than ever before. Duke University Medical Center indicates children as young as 12 months old are being diagnosed with allergies. The American Academy of Pediatrics cautions parents against giving their child peanuts before the age of 3, if they have a strong family history of allergies. The drug's maker disputes the latest research saying its studies showed no increase in spine or hip fractures. One researcher said while the levels of radiation exposure are low with these tests, they do carry a slight risk to the fetus. According to the study, an abdominal ultrasound, a routine exam performed during pregnancy, does not expose the patient to ionizing radiation, which can cause cell damage. read more

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Juno: Teen Pregnancy, Hilarious and Sweet (The Village Voice)- About: Pregnancy News

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

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