May is almost here! That means warmer weather, planning Summer trips with friends and family, and the end of the school year! The end of the school year can bring…
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According to the Howard County Police Department, there were more than 7,261 DUI (driving under the influence) arrests by the Howard County Police Department in 2010-2015, and there were…
April is STI awareness month! Did you know?? Half of all sexually active individuals will contract an Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) by the age of 25. STIs are common, but…
Usually when you hear about poison, you probably think about chemicals such as lead or mercury- or products related to chemicals such as pesticides or cleaning supplies. Although those are,…
What is Depression? Depression is a type of mood disorder that involves great feelings of sadness, discouragement, or feelings of unworthiness. Even though feeling sad, lonely, or scared are normal…
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a treatable condition, but 80 percent of children (including teens) with a diagnosable anxiety disorder are not getting treatment, according to the 2015 Child Mind…
In the year 2016, there were 5,376 total overdose deaths for teens and young adults aged 15 to 24 years old. A major cause for these deaths is the use…
Did you know that every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease? Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, does not discriminate any age, gender, race or…
HPV Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. Many people don’t know they have HPV because they don’t have symptoms. …
