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Children pierced with guns instead of needles at high risk of infection

So it’s your daughter’s 13th birthday and all she’s been asking for is to get her ears pierced. As a parent, you knew this day was coming and now you’re faced with a decision.Parents might find it easier to take their children to Claire’s where their child can hold a teddy bear during the piercing instead of going to a tattoo parlor.  While a gun may look a lot less scary to a 13-year-old, the needle will save you from many chances of infection and is actually a lot less painful. 

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Weight loss pills and young consumers

A recent article by time.com has announced a new weight loss pill.  As if we don’t have enough of those already. The article states that the FDA has recently approved the new weight management pill that is to be used by overweight or obese adults with a BMI of at least 25.

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Representation for autism is lacking in the media

April is National Autism Awareness Month.  When it comes to representation in the media of people on the autism spectrum, unfortunately, there is little to none.  When someone googles what shows or movies exist with autistic characters, the number one show that pops up is a newer Netflix show called ‘Atypical,” along with others that not as many people may be familiar with.

Spring Involvement Fair 2018

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