Realistic expectations for the holiday season
The article urges setting practical goals for holidays to curb stress and disappointment. It warns against media driven images of ideal family celebrations and encourages budgeting, time management, and saying no to excess demands. Emphasizing adaptability, it notes that imperfect reality can still yield meaningful memories.
FDA weighs making morning-after pill OTC nationwide
Federal health officials debate placing emergency contraception on drugstore shelves without a prescription. Proponents say access within 24 to 72 hours could curb unplanned pregnancies. FDA notes safety but worries about consumer understanding without medical guidance. Plan B seeks nationwide OTC sales, with advisers to decide next month.
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Medical marijuana center workers get probation in LA case
Three men from the Los Angeles Cannabis Resource Center pleaded guilty to distributing marijuana to seriously ill patients and received one year of probation and up to 250 hours of community service. Judge A Howard Matz called the prosecution misguided, noting the defendants followed Prop 215 and did not distribute for money.
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