Chicago's Youth Violence Epidemic: A Victim of Success? - Chicagomag.com

Chicago's Youth Violence Epidemic: A Victim of Success?Chicagomag.comBy Whet Moser The Chicago Reporter recently kicked off a new series on youth violence in Chicago, beginning with a piece by Kari Lydersen and Carlos Javier Ortiz. For all the progress that has been made in recent years with regard to violence in ...and more »

Attorney general sees prescription drug abuse, addiction as epidemic in Maine - Bangor Daily News

knox.VillageSoup.comAttorney general sees prescription drug abuse, addiction as epidemic in MaineBangor Daily NewsBy Tom Walsh, BDN Staff LUBEC, Maine — Prescription drug abuse and addiction is epidemic, not only in Washington County, but throughout Maine and the country, Maine Attorney General William Schneider said Monday. “Twenty years ago, I was a drug ...Clark Votes On Prescription Drug Abuse BillPatch.comFlorida turns tide on prescription drug abuseBradenton HeraldBeacon Hill Roll CallWicked Localall 12 news articles »

Commentary: Let's end the HIV/AIDS epidemic among blacks in America - Alexandria Town Talk

Modern GhanaCommentary: Let's end the HIV/AIDS epidemic among blacks in AmericaAlexandria Town Talk7, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we have greater opportunity than ever before to reverse the HIV epidemic in black America and the nation as a whole. We have a National HIV/AIDS Strategy that directs the nation to focus its prevention efforts ...What Really Fuels the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Black America?TheBody.comFebruary 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness DayOutcome BuffaloRattlers Take on 'The Amazing Race' for HIV/AIDS AwarenessFamuanMarketWatch (press release)all 67 news articles »

Theft: An Epidemic Rampant in Isla Vista - Daily Nexus

Theft: An Epidemic Rampant in Isla VistaDaily NexusFor example, bicycle theft in IV and on campus is considered an 'epidemic.' Bikes are known to be stolen, even when locked up, by removing the wheel or cutting the lock that holds them. In case you did not know, Theft is the illegal taking of another ...

Baler Newspaper: Possible Epidemic: Meningitis - my.hsj.org

Baler Newspaper: Possible Epidemic: Meningitismy.hsj.orgLately in San Benito County, rumors of meningitis have been spreading faster than the virus itself. Some students at San Benito High School have become concerned about the virus spreading, as have parents and teachers, though only one case was ...and more »

Obesity epidemic strikes US pets - CNN

Cleveland News - Fox 8Obesity epidemic strikes US petsCNNIn many cases, the problem correlates to the obesity epidemic among people, he said. "This is the sentinel for childhood obesity. When I see dogs who are overweight, I see a child that's at risk for excess weight, because nobody's exercising.Are We Feeding Our Pets to Death?Gawkerall 58 news articles »

Using the UN Declaration to End the Epidemic of Violence Against Native Women - Indian Country Today Media Network.com

Indian Country Today Media Network.comUsing the UN Declaration to End the Epidemic of Violence Against Native WomenIndian Country Today Media Network.comThis epidemic of violence is inextricably linked to the stripping of criminal authority over non-Indians from Indian nations and to other systemic legal barriers, which create race-based, jurisdictional confusion about which government—federal, tribal ...and more »

Guidelines to takle rising childhood obesity 'epidemic' - Weston & Somerset Mercury

Weston & Somerset MercuryGuidelines to takle rising childhood obesity 'epidemic'Weston & Somerset MercuryNEARLY a third of pupils leaving primary school are overweight in what the NHS is describing as an 'obesity epidemic'. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address below. The message will include the name and email address ...and more »

Summit tackles 'whiplash epidemic' - The Press Association

RACSummit tackles 'whiplash epidemic'The Press AssociationA summit of top cabinet ministers are to discuss ways to slash the number of whiplash claims forcing up car insurance premiums in Britain. Transport Secretary Justine Greening, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley, Justice Secretary Ken Clarke, ...Car insurance rip-off: 5000 firms chasing claims... and 700 of them have been ...Daily Mailall 200 news articles »

Pass Out Game Epidemic Hits Charles Schools - Bay Net

Bay NetPass Out Game Epidemic Hits Charles SchoolsBay NetLast week, the epidemic hit Charles County where three kids were hospitalized and it has caused alarm in the school system. In the “game”, kids will hyperventilate for a minute or two, causing a state of hypocapnia, before they stand up and pass out.

Summit tackles 'whiplash epidemic'

A summit of top cabinet ministers are to discuss ways to slash the number of whiplash claims forcing up car insurance premiums in Britain.

Pine Beetle Epidemic Slows in Rocky Mountain Region

An epidemic that is slowly eating away at the Rocky Mountain pine tree population appears to be slowing down in some areas according to a most recent aerial survey of the region.

Collecting an Epidemic: A Curator on Preserving the AIDS Quilt

A disease isn't a tangible entity like a medicine bottle or a stethoscope, but many of them need to be preserved and remembered in museums.

Health officials hope to slow whooping cough epidemic with free vaccinations

A whooping cough epidemic has health officials offering free vaccinations to low-income adults at risk of contracting the disease.

Commentary: Let's end the HIV/AIDS epidemic among blacks in America

On Feb. 7, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we have greater opportunity than ever before to reverse the HIV epidemic in black America and the nation as a whole.

Survey shows pine beetle epidemic slowing

Forest officials say a 2011 aerial survey helps confirm that the mountain pine beetle epidemic has slowed after devastating 3.3 million of the 24.5 million acres of forest across Colorado. But they caution that the epidemic is not over, particularly on Colorado’s Front Range, and that the effects on forests will be felt for decades to come.

Obesity epidemic strikes U.S. pets

Kim Stevens has a problem that affects tens of millions of Americans. If left untreated, it could lead to the death of someone she loves, someone who's part of the family.

‘The Coming Epidemic’

There’s an epidemic going on right now in children’s health, and you’ve no doubt heard the news reports — childhood obesity is at an all-time high.

PICTURES: Obesity Epidemic Strikes Pets

According to a new study adult dogs and cats are overweight. Click below to see images of the pets who...

Childhood Obesity May Cause Future Heart Disease Epidemic

"A coming epidemic" is how pediatric cardiologists are describing the impending problems from high rates of juvenile obesity, reports The Missourian. Here are details for parents about overweight kids, heart disease and other concomitant health issues.

#Nopumpum-itus #PSA ladies, stop this deadly epidemic. Open your legs, save a life

#Nopumpum-itus #PSA ladies, stop this deadly epidemic. Open your legs, save a life

played the song 'Glutton' by EPIDEMIC DECAY on @myspace http://t.co/ToScdX6c

played the song 'Glutton' by EPIDEMIC DECAY on @myspace http://t.co/ToScdX6c

Beef it up is Jam of the Week on MTV...thats whats up im happy for them boys...that ish bout to blast off and be an epidemic

Beef it up is Jam of the Week on MTV...thats whats up im happy for them boys...that ish bout to blast off and be an epidemic

Attorney general sees prescription drug abuse, addiction as epidemic in Maine - more at http://t.co/lG8G56SX

Attorney general sees prescription drug abuse, addiction as epidemic in Maine - more at http://t.co/lG8G56SX

This Planking epidemic is getting out of hand. The old lady next door been laying outside for 3 days now.

This Planking epidemic is getting out of hand. The old lady next door been laying outside for 3 days now.

RT @JayGordonMDFAAP: MT @TheLactivista: Playtex bottle ad claiming that it helps "baby drink more". Obesity epidemic! #breastfeeding http://t.co/Ww7bkbVk

RT @JayGordonMDFAAP: MT @TheLactivista: Playtex bottle ad claiming that it helps "baby drink more". Obesity epidemic! #breastfeeding http://t.co/Ww7bkbVk

watching a pelicula with the sisters,(contagion) epidemic diseases are scary things to thing about. it can really happen!!

watching a pelicula with the sisters,(contagion) epidemic diseases are scary things to thing about. it can really happen!!

@MCEsoteric Seen latest Complex cover?Biting epidemic!http://on.fb.me/x4uXGz

@MCEsoteric Seen latest Complex cover?Biting epidemic!http://on.fb.me/x4uXGz

@Vadik4B well well well lol look who it is! haha didn't expect to see ya on here! i finally gave into this twitter epidemic :P

@Vadik4B well well well lol look who it is! haha didn't expect to see ya on here! i finally gave into this twitter epidemic :P

Somebody has to put the world up on game of this growing epidemic

Somebody has to put the world up on game of this growing epidemic

Watchin soultrain thinkin bout the crack epidemic . #blackscarface oh.. RIP Don Cornelius..S/O Frank Lucas!

Watchin soultrain thinkin bout the crack epidemic . #blackscarface oh.. RIP Don Cornelius..S/O Frank Lucas!

@AnthonyLarme NATIONAL "EPIDEMIC" IEEEEEEE!!!. fuckin msm like the bullshit terrorist iranian "threat" grrrrr....

@AnthonyLarme NATIONAL "EPIDEMIC" IEEEEEEE!!!. fuckin msm like the bullshit terrorist iranian "threat" grrrrr....

SERIAL SIMPING is a epidemic where is OBAMA?

SERIAL SIMPING is a epidemic where is OBAMA?

RT @CFelker1120: Ugly dudes with hot ass girls. Will this tragic epidemic ever end?

RT @CFelker1120: Ugly dudes with hot ass girls. Will this tragic epidemic ever end?

“@LilRobbyrob “@D2_TeamCooper Be careful. Being fake is contagious. It's an epidemic...””

“@LilRobbyrob “@D2_TeamCooper Be careful. Being fake is contagious. It's an epidemic...””