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 Education Information - November 21, 2008
| Los Angeles county health officials are urging the local gay and lesbian community to cut back on smoking with a new anti-smoking campaign called "Last Drag." Health officials warn that gays and lesbians are twice as likely to smoke and are in more danger of health risks because of that, as they are more likely to come out in the bar and club culture | | Los Angeles county health officials are urging the local gay and lesbian community to cut back on smoking with a new anti-smoking campaign called "Last Drag." Health officials warn that gays and lesbians are twice as likely to smoke and are in more danger of health risks because of that, as they are more likely to come out in the bar and club culture | | A British Medical Journal study challenges the belief abortion yields a higher risk of depression. The authors suggest abortion may be linked to a lower risk of depression through beneficial effects on education, income, and family size | | A British Medical Journal study challenges the belief abortion yields a higher risk of depression. The authors suggest abortion may be linked to a lower risk of depression through beneficial effects on education, income, and family size | | Feeling sick? The house or office may be to blame. Although the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) links 150 commonly used household chemicals to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological disorders, the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations exempts manufacturers from full labeling of products used for personal, family or household care. The GreenNest.com was recently launched to provide education about toxins in indoor air, drinking water, personal care, pet care, baby and cleaning products, along with resources to help consumers make their homes safer | |
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