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9.13.23
| Prevention and Wellness

College Students and the Dangers of Binge Drinking

On college campuses across the U.S., many students ages 18 to 24 are taking part in a dangerous activity called binge drinking. This means drinking alcohol to the point of getting drunk. 

For men, it's defined as having five or more drinks in a row. For women, it's four or...

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9.21.19
| Care and Conditions, Parenting

5 of the Most Common and 4 Surprising Causes of Birth Defects

A birth defect, also called a congenital anomaly, is a problem that occurs when a baby is developing in the womb. An estimated one out of every 33 babies in the U.S. is born with a birth defect, of varying severity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Learn More about 5 of the Most Common and 4 Surprising Causes of Birth Defects
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