At Risk: Stories of Hope
www.atriskstoriesofhope.com A sculptor and muralist whose bold work is on several Metro Detroit buildings, Perez teaches through the art he creates. Students who work with him learn as much about history and culture as they do about paper-mâché and painting. “If art doesn’t serve a purpose for society, it is… Continue reading
Low levels of formaldehyde in clothing unlikely to pose health risk
Low levels of formaldehyde in clothing unlikely to pose health risk
The formaldehyde added to fabrics to keep clothing looking fresh and wrinkle-free is unlikely to pose a health risk to consumers, according to an article in the current issue of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), ACS’ weekly newsmagazine.
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Controversial neck manipulation may increase risk of stroke
Controversial neck manipulation may increase risk of stroke
A study by the University of Sydney has found the ‘thrust and click’ methods associated with neck manipulation do not result in better patient recovery than milder treatments.
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8. Mek Wook’s hubby back for Raya
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Mental illness alone doesn’t raise risk of crime: study
Mental illness alone doesn’t raise risk of crime: study
A British study has found severe mental illness alone does not make a person commit more violent crimes.
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Effort to curb recidivism pays off, Tennessee officials say
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Millions of Pakistani kids risk waterborne disease
Millions of Pakistani kids risk waterborne disease
Five-year-old Shahid Khan struggled to remain conscious in his hospital bed as severe diarrhea threatened to kill him. His father watched helplessly, stricken at the thought of losing his son – one of the only things the…
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Study Identifies Risk Factors For Painkiller Addiction And Links The Addiction To Genetics
Study Identifies Risk Factors For Painkiller Addiction And Links The Addiction To Genetics
A new Geisinger study begins to unlock the puzzle of painkiller (opioid) addiction why some people are more likely to become addicted than others. Geisinger investigators have found that patients with four common risk factors have a… Continue reading