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2:25pm

Mon September 17, 2012
Shots - Health Blog

Medicaid Helps Washington, D.C., Clinic Care For Ex-Prisoners

Originally published on Mon September 17, 2012 4:39 pm

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1:13pm

Mon September 17, 2012
Shots - Health Blog

Where There's 'Sexting, 'There May Be Sex

Originally published on Mon September 17, 2012 1:35 pm

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How many teens are sending sexual photos or texts by phone? And what else are they doing?

Researchers surveyed nearly 2,000 high schoolers in Los Angeles to find out. Among kids who had cellphones or access to them (and that cover almost all of them), about 15 percent reported "sexting."

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1:36am

Mon September 17, 2012
Shots - Health Blog

Teachers' Expectations Can Influence How Students Perform

Originally published on Tue September 18, 2012 7:52 am

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In my Morning Edition story today, I look at expectations — specifically, how teacher expectations can affect the performance of the children they teach.

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