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View ArticleYoung girls who diet risk problems as adults
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View ArticleMen are victims of domestic violence, too
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View ArticleCollege students not reporting sexual assault incidents
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View ArticleAre men who take selfies narcissistic?
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View Article“50 Shades of Grey” receives more backlash from activists
Trending Topic“50 Shades of Grey” receives more backlash from activistsA social media campaign, #50DollarsNot50Shades, urges people to donate $50 to domestic violence prevention efforts instead of...
View ArticleTeens are victims of dating violence, too
Serious concernTeens are victims of dating violence, tooWhile high school relationships are often viewed as innocent “young love,” this isn’t always the case. In 2013, nearly one in five high school...
View ArticleAshley Judd blasts women-hating Twitter trolls
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View ArticleStruggles with body image can start in elementary school
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View Article#ParentProblem: Keeping kids safe online
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View ArticleHave a healthy relationship with your cell phone
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