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Along Came a Spider

Aiden Gallagher | Posted 04.29.2013 | Impact
Aiden Gallagher

After what felt like a million rounds of blood work, and 15-20 doctors, I learned that it wasn't the spider bite at all that was causing my pain. I had lupus -- an autoimmune disease that has attacked my kidneys, central nervous system and other parts of my body. They told me there's no known cure.

Kids Just Aren't Smoking Like They Used To

AP | MICHAEL FELBERBAUM | Posted 08.02.2012 | Business

RICHMOND, Va. -- Sales of tobacco to minors in the U.S. reached an all-time low in 2011 under a federal and state inspection program intended to curb ...

Congress Fights To Save School Pizza And Fries

AP | By MARY CLARE JALONICK | Posted 10.02.2012 | Home

WASHINGTON -- Who needs leafy greens and carrots when pizza and french fries will do? In an effort many 9-year-olds will cheer, Congress wants pizza ...

D.C. Schools Students Reveal High Rates Of Sex, Fear And Suicide Attempts

Posted 11.28.2011 | Home

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson had some revealing statistics to share with city council members Tuesday -- almost 10 percent of 8th gra...

Is Photoshop Destroying America's Body Image?

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 09.06.2011 | Healthy Living
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

Photoshopping and airbrushing, many believe, are now an inherent part of the beauty industry, as are makeup, lighting and styling. They believe photography is a creative art, a freedom not to be denied for any reason ...