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June's only child, twelve-year old, Suzanne, is starting to show all the physical signs of puberty. What behavioral changes in Suzanne should June expect as a result of puberty?

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/family/350-850/350-850.html

Max has had Parkinson's disease for ten years. He has been treated successfully with Levodopa, however, recently he has developed dyskinesias as a result of long-term use of this medication. Max has heard about clinical trials for Talampanel, a new drug that could possibly treat these uncontrollable movements. What should Max know about clinical trials? What are the benefits and risks? What rights would he have as a participant?

http://www.pdtrials.org/#

Unfortunately, Kathryn's family does not have a history of longevity. Kathryn feels doomed by heredity. She has heard about the Okinawa Centenarian Study, and she is curious to learn more about the life habits of the participants. Is there anything Kathryn can do to increase her chances of living to an old age?

http://okinawaprogram.com/study.html








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