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HPV: Q&A With The Experts

HPV: Q&A With The Experts

As kids go back to school, parents wonder if the hype of the HPV shot is really worth it.

YOUR TAKE: Would you get the shot?

Hospital Death Rates Unveiled For First-Time Comparison

Hospital Death Rates Unveiled For First-Time Comparison

The new reports lists an area hospital for having "higher death rates than the national average."

Oral Contraceptives May Be The Answer For Women With Severe PMS

Oral Contraceptives May Be The Answer For Women With Severe PMS

Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill are studying the relief of severe PMS by taking oral contraceptives. They are still enrolling participants for the study.

Study: Citizen Soldiers At Higher Risk For New Drinking Problems

Study: Citizen Soldiers At Higher Risk For New Drinking Problems

The authors of this study suggest inadequate preparation for the stress of combat may be partially to blame.

New Drug Approved for Hepatitis B

New Drug Approved for Hepatitis B

FDA approves Gilead AIDS drug for hepatitis B

STUDY: Shacking-Up Doesn't Equal Breaking-Up

STUDY: Shacking-Up Doesn't Equal Breaking-Up

A new study shows that the traditional view of couples living together before marriage no longer holds true.

Premature Babies Grow Up Shy

Premature Babies Grow Up Shy

New research suggests that children born prematurely are more timid and less likely to get married and have children.

HPV Vaccine Under Scrutiny

HPV Vaccine Under Scrutiny

HPV vaccine, Gardasil, is under scrutiny after thousands of complaints about adverse effects. 

Preventing SIDS Starts With Mom

Preventing SIDS Starts With Mom

Lydia Monk, Registered Nurse with Guilford County Department of Public Health and Supervisor of the Department's Maternity Care Coordination explains how mothers can help prevent SIDS before baby even comes home.

Study: Watermelon Has Same Effects As Viagra

Study: Watermelon Has Same Effects As Viagra

New study finds watermelon rind may increase libido.

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Drug & Alcohol Resources

Drugfree.org

Need Help? Get Help! Drug prevention, drug abuse, drug intervention, drug treatment and recovery. Drugfree.org provides answers, guidance, tips and stories.

Alcoholics Anonymous of Greensboro, NC

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Find an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in your area

Sexual Behavior Resources

Responsible Sexual Behavior

A guide to help you practice responsible sexual behavior.

Making Safe Sexual Choices

Condoms are safe and abstinence is even safer.

Talking to Your Partner About Sexual History

Tips to keep it light and honest.

Sex Education: Talking to your teen about sex

Is your teenager ready to make tough choices about sex? Uncomfortable as it may be, sex education is your responsibility. Here's help getting started.

Talk Tips

You want to be wise and prepared when you talk to your teen. Here are 4 tips that can help. They are easy to remember because they spell "WISE."


Decision-Making Resources

What Would I Do?

An interactive game for teens involving a series of decisions. Choose your own path and discover where it leads.
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