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The Complexity of Caring for California's Uninsured Pregnant Women
Region: California
By Deborah Stokol Images by P. Kim Bui As long as she is pregnant, a woman living in the United States may receive medical care. So even the homeless, the undocumented, “the tired [and] poor,” may visit a doctor while expecting. Yet for the inhabitants of Los Angeles County, health continues to accompany wealth. L.A.’s southernmost areas sustain the highest rates of premature births, gestatio... more
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Why has the President declared a national emergency after the H1N1 flu has peaked?
Region: California
Is the latest declaration about training hospitals to prepare for a surge in patients? Or is the declaration about giving maxiumum power to the government in order to have more control because the idea of a flu pandemic makes the feds feel so out of control? Is the response about government action that has to be taken to have more control over the population? There are two sides to every news break. May... more
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Can H1N1 flu virus in pregnancy change genes in the brains of the unborn?
Region: California
View the article, "Swine Flu Can Change Genes of Unborn" published July 27, 2009 at Blisstree.com suggesting that swine flu in pregnant women may change the genes of unborn children resulting in damage to the hippocampus. According to the article, neuroscientists found that the H1N1 changes the genes that control brain growth and development in the unborn child. The scientists published their report in the medical jour... more
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Does what you eat in the morning influence how you'll do on a school or work exam?
Region: California
Thousands of students from first grade through graduate school take exams ranging from quizzes to college entrance and state licensing assessments, but few know what's best to eat in order to ace the test. According to an October 18, 2009 press release, "Eat to excel on exam day," from the Dietitians Association of Australia, healthy eating is probably the last thing on the minds of school students preparing ... more
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Maria Shriver Breaks Schwarzenegger’s Law
Region: California
Maria Shriver, wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, seems to have thought should was above the law. Shriver was caught by paparazzi at the wheel while talking on her cell phone. Governor Schwarzenegger signed a law in 2008 that stated all drivers in California must use a hands free device when talking on cell phones and driving. The Governor promised “swift action” when questioned; hopefully... more
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Bay Area Toxic Tour: West Oakland
Region: California
The following was a collaborative effort between Spot.Us, NewsDesk.org, Kwan Booth, Kim Komenich all our supporters and news organizations that republished our work. To see the work published with multi-media please go to the Spot.Us blog. Note: All this content is free to be republished but must credit the original authors and the Spot.Us community. 94... more
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Bernie L. Madoff Halloween masks are flying off the shelves, popular, best-selling
Region: CaliforniaAccording to an October 12, 2009 NY Times article, " Trick or Treat: The Madoff Halloween Mask ," Halloween masks with the face of Bernard L. Madoff are selling very well at stores and on web sites. Rubie’s Costume Company makes a rubber Madoff mask. As stated in the NY Times article, the store "has sold 15,000 of them to stores across the country and expects more sales in the coming weeks, according to... more
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How your body shape determines your chronic stress reactions
Region: California
Is your cortisol (fight or flight hormone) making you obese in only one area of your body--your abdomen? Your job or life at home could be perceived by your body as a chronic stressor without you even realizing it. Stress can be physical or emotional with the same result. If you go too long without eating between meals, the cortisol also will rise. Spikes in blood sugar from diet also raises cortisol levels. If you'... more
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How drinking too much sugary soda pop raises risk of kidney disease in women
Region: California
Drinking too much soda pop could wear out your kidneys. Read the study, "Sugary Soda Consumption and Albuminuria: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999–2004." Drinking sugary soda raises the risk for kidney disease in women. How kidney disease eventually is caused links soda consumption to kidney damage. See the article, "Opposing Views: RESEARCH: Drinking Soda Raises... more
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Why it's healthier to sit down to family meals together with classical music in the background
Region: California
Food with family is strong medicine. So is relaxing or motivational music that enhances concentration while you eat or even when you choose what foods to cook or buy for each meal. Here's how they work in tandem to enhance memory and digestion along with conversation and body language. The family that eats together speaks together. If you want to try something new and very ancient, try neurotechnology through mus... more
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