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Medical marijuana shouldn't be for 'adults only'
My 9-year-old daughter has Aicardi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes extremely hard-to-control seizures, debilitation, disability and early mortality. She began having seizures at three months of age, and since that time has had multiple...Tags: Politics, Chemical Industry, Autism, Seizures, Pharmaceuticals
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FDA warns pregnant migraine sufferers against anti-seizure drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is warning physicians that women who suffer migraine headaches and are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use the drugs valproate or valproic acid to prevent the severe headaches, in light of new evidence showing...
Tags: Headaches, Physical Conditions, Migraine, Chemical Industry, Autism
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The Great Debate
While marijuana use is still illegal under federal law, the general direction of state laws regarding marijuana is clearly moving in the direction of leniency. Two states in November, Colorado and Washington, legalized it for recreational purposes....
Tags: Multiple Sclerosis, Lawyers, General Practitioners, Crime, Law and Justice, Science and Technology
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Hillary Clinton to appear in Beverly Hills for award and speech
In the sort of appearance destined to fan speculation about her presidential aspirations in 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak in Beverly Hills next week at a gala hosted by the Pacific Council on International Policy. The nonpartisan group,...
Tags: U.S. Department of State, Same-Sex Marriage, Politics, David Axelrod, Polls
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Local briefing
Restaurants Burger joint opens in Boca Raton's University Commons shopping center Boca Raton city officials and executives held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday for the grand opening of Shake Shack, which bills itself as the modern day "roadside" burger...Tags: Employment Opportunities, General Practitioners, Bankruptcy, Crime, Law and Justice, Palm Beach County
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Epilepsy drug in pregnancy linked to baby's higher autism risk
Pregnant women who took the anti-seizure drug valproate during pregnancy increased the odds that their baby would have autism, and were roughly twice as likely to give birth to a child who would go on to be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder,...Tags: Autism, Depakote (drug), American Medical Association, Drugs and Medicines, Behavioral Conditions
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Baptist hospital denied reasonable ADA request, EEOC charges
Baptist Health South Florida violated federal law by denying the reasonable scheduling request of a recently hired physician with epilepsy, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in a lawsuit filed Monday in Miami. According to the lawsuit,...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Labor Legislation, General Practitioners, Hospitals and Clinics, Crime, Law and Justice
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Asbury Church offers various support groups
It’s easy to feel alone in a situation. There are many different trials that people undergo throughout life, and that is what the support groups at Asbury Church are there for. Asbury Church offers various support groups including parenting...
Tags: Court Administration, Multiple Sclerosis, Family, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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Purple Day bringing awareness to epilepsy
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistPurple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last...Tags: Antarctica
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The 'purplexity' of epilepsy
JeromeEpilepsy. What is the first word you think of? Most people imagine someone foaming at the mouth, falling on the floor, and shaking all over. A full on seizure. However, that is not quite true. In many cases, epilepsy is an invisible illness that goes...Tags: First Aid, Migraine, Chemical Industry, Holidays, Health Treatments
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Lee Brice to perform Friday in Aberdeen
Lee Brice Aberdeen concert: The doors open at 6:45 p.m. Friday. The music starts about 7:15 p.m. with a performance by Dustin Evans and Good Times.Where: Dakota Event Center, 716 Lamont St. Tickets: General admission is $25. Tickets are standing...
Tags: Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Concerts, Science and Technology, Human Interest
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Life Out Here: Meant for each other
I often wonder what would have happened if our dogs had ended up with other human companions. Flynn, our Australian shepherd, is a one-man dog, as is so often the case with Aussies. But Flynn takes the one-man dog lifestyle well beyond the standard...
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