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CNY Central will ask a pharmacist questions viewers have related to health medications and drugs to provide the tools to stay safe and stay healthy.Now that sum

The U. S. birth rate for teenage women aged 15 to 19 is at an all-time low. According to the CDC, the number of teens giving birth has dropped 8 percent since 2014. But, the U. S. teen pregnancy rate is still significantly higher than in other western industrialized nations, especially in upstate New York. Syracuse and Onondaga County have a significant teen pregnancy problem. Teen pregnancy rates per 1,000 are some of the highest in upstate New York.

Let's talk about sex. That squeamish subject that you just can't bring yourself to talk about with your mom or dad, or counselor, or teacher, or any adult in your life, really. Because maybe you're just curious, and maybe you think you're not ready yet, but you'd like to know more. It's never too early to start learning how to practice safe sex for when the right moment, and the right person, comes along. So here are some of your most pressing sex questions, answered:Where can I get condoms?

When it comes to sexually active teenagers, there's good news and bad news. The good news? Nearly 90 percent of teens ages 15 to 19 report using birth control the last time they had sex. The bad news? Less than 5 percent of those teens used the most effective type of birth control. According to the CDC, most teens use birth control pills and condoms; methods which are less effective at preventing pregnancy when not used properly.

Grief is described as "deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death." To better understand our grief, we have funerals. The ceremony, or structured event dedicated to the deceased helps us to better understand and express our grief, and our love,

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Nationally, the economy is in an upswing, but it may not feel that way to some of us. Many families are still living with a budget and unexpected purchases, like a funeral, can put a strain on finances. Add in the emotional toll of losing a loved one, and

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