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Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Asking Eric: The mom is trying to guilt her teen over his desire to go to school

Grandmother cares for a 15-year-old with Marfan syndrome; mother blocks his school attendance claiming his residence would jeopardize the family's medical coverage.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This 2-Second Thumb Test Could Indicate If You're At Risk For A Heart Problem

A thumb test showing the thumb past the palm suggests connective-tissue–related joint laxity that may increase aortic aneurysm risk, but it is not diagnostic.
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