
Preventing opioid addiction in young athletes
More than 38 million girls and boys under age 19 participate in organized sports each year in the United States. Among these kids, injury—from…
Read MoreMore than 38 million girls and boys under age 19 participate in organized sports each year in the United States. Among these kids, injury—from…
Read MoreIs vaping a safe smoking alternative? No! Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are commonly advertised as a “healthier” and cheaper alternative to cigarette smoking. However, smoking…
Read MoreAs access to electronics continues to grow among teens and preteens, there’s a disturbing trend that some have dubbed the “hate virus”: cyberbullying. “Cyber…
Read MoreWhen discussing domestic violence, I often hear comments like, “I’m lucky not to know anyone affected by domestic violence,” or “I have never been…
Read MoreThe term “helicopter parent” may have been recently coined, but it’s certainly not a new phenomenon. The term is applied to parents who “hover…
Read MoreIn recent years, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have increased substantially in popularity. They are commonly advertised as a “healthier” and cheaper alternative to cigarette smoking….
Read MoreOne Friday, after a long day at work at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Christina Delfendahl decided she was done with cigarettes. She was literally…
Read MoreIn Anne Arundel County, one in four youth ages 12-20 reported alcohol use in the past 30 days, according to the 2013 Youth Risk…
Read MoreDrinking alcohol may pose special risks for seniors, even if they aren’t heavy drinkers
Read MoreEven a tough guy goes to the hospital if a tree falls on his head. So why won’t men seek medical help when their…
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