First Lady hosts White House jazz workshop for students
Michelle Obama launches a White House music festival bringing 150 students together with legends Wyn ton Marsalis and Paquito D Rivera for a jazz workshop in the East Room and State Dining Room. Students from Duke Ellington School and Thelonious Monk Institute learn from masters, as the first lady promotes public access to the White House.
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Activists see political shift in marijuana legalization debate
Activists report growing momentum toward legalization as political leaders call for open debate, states consider medical or decriminalization steps, and polls show rising support. Analysts estimate potential billions in tax revenue and law enforcement savings, while concerns about youth use persist.
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ADHD drugs linked to possible rise in sudden death risk
Federal health officials cite a National Institute of Mental Health study in the American Journal of Psychiatry showing healthy children on ADHD stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall may have six to seven times higher sudden death rates than untreated peers. The analysis compared unexplained deaths with vehicle crash deaths among youths. about 2.5 million U.S. children take these drugs, with last year’s sales near $4.8 billion.
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Obesity surgery linked to thinning bones risk
Mayo Clinic researchers report that bariatric procedures may double the risk of bone thinning and fractures years after surgery. Experts warn long term effects are unclear as millions undergo weight loss operations, with studies underway to confirm the fat bone link.
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Family time falls as Internet use soars in study
The Annenberg Center reports 28 percent of Americans spent less time with household members in 2008 up from 11 percent in 2006. Social networks like Facebook and MySpace rise as face to face time declines from 26 hours monthly to about 18 hours.
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