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Facebook Fights Suicide, Adds Prevention Chat Counselors

Facebook Fights Suicide, Adds Prevention Chat Counselors

Yesterday, Facebook announced that they were launching a new suicide prevention program, enabling users to instantly connect with crisis counselors through their Facebook chat. Suicidal teens won't only have to rely on Mountain Dew anymore. more ›

HIV Among High Schoolers Up Nearly 30%

HIV Among High Schoolers Up Nearly 30%

Kids who weren't even born when AIDS was an epidemic that ravaged the American gay and IV drug-using communities are apparently oblivious to the potential toll it can take on its generation. New York City's Dept. of Health reported that the number of HIV infections among city high schoolers (between the ages of 13 and 19) rose 29% between 2004 and 2006. Current figures are not yet available, but Rep. Anthony Weiner is proposing a program to curb the spread of the virus. more ›

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