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He’s accused of stabbing his wife to death, then attempting suicide by ingesting rat poison, and he’s just received a liver transplant.

MSNBC reports that 42-year old Johnny Concepcion received his new liver at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New York. His 36 year-old wife was stabbed at least 15 times after the pair separated and she won custody of their three children. Witnesses identified him as the man they saw leaving the scene.

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Accused Killer Who Botched His Own Suicide Gets Liver Transplant

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Oh, go ahead. Have a good cry. You’ll feel better.

It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, but crying can also be very cathartic.

Judith Orloff, M.D., author of Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life, writes, “For over 20 years as physician, I’ve witnessed time and again the healing power of tears. Tears are your body’s release valve for stress, sadness, grief, anxiety and frustration.” In a Huffington Post article, Dr. Orloff says she actually encourages her patients to cry.

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The Healing Power of Tears

“Don’t let the bed bugs bite,” is more than a cute expression. The little blood suckers are making a comeback and causing problems all across the United States.

Calls to exterminators about bed bugs are up 57 percent in the last five years. A study by the National Pest Management Association and the University of Kentucky found that bed bug populations have increased by 500 percent in the past few years.

This National Geographic video just might get your skin crawling…

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They Want to Suck Your Blood: Not Vampires, but Bed Bugs

Photo from U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Photographer: Piotr Naskrecki

Restrictive policies regarding vaginal delivery after a cesarean (VBAC) should not be used to force women to undergo a repeat cesarean delivery against their will.

The new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say that VBAC is a safe choice for most women with a low-transverse incision.

But will the guidelines result in increased access to VBAC?

Read this post and check out the poll:

New VBAC Guidelines: Information and Choice for Women

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We’re all wrapped up over in Care2 Causes!

What do Derrick Martin, Elizabeth Warren, and Michele Bachmann have in common? They’re all featured in the Care2 Causes Weekly Wrap Up. Get the highlights on the causes that captured the hearts and minds of Care2 writers this week.

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Care2 Causes Weekly Wrap-Up: Inspiration, Deja Vu, and Political Headscratchers

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The miracle of birth can also save a life. Did you know that moms and newborns can help critically ill people by donating cord blood?

Read this post in its entirety (includes poll and “Babies are Amazing” video):

So Who Wants Your Cord Blood?

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FarmVille players, hang on to your green hats because FarmVille is about to go organic.

If you are not familiar with the game, FarmVille is a real-time farm simulation game in which players plant, grow, and harvest crops on expanding farms while interacting with other players they “friend” as neighbors. Millions of players are enjoying the experience of virtual farm life, tending their farms and learning as they go.

Cascadian Farm, a leading brand of organic foods, is partnering with FarmVille to increase awareness and support for organic farming and organic lifestyle, breathing virtual life into organic farming within the online agricultural space.

Read this post and get FarmVille player tips:

FarmVille Goes Organic

If you wear high heels on a regular basis, you’re probably familiar with the strange and uncomfortable feeling that comes with wearing flats or going barefoot. It can be downright painful.

Now we know what causes that feeling. A British study reveals that wearing high heels on a daily basis results in stiffer Achilles tendons and calf muscles that are about 13 percent shorter than normal.

Read this post in its entirety:

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wear High Heels and 2 Reasons You Probably Will

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Care2 writers are nothing if not inquisitive. We ask a lot of questions because that’s how we learn.

In case you missed them, here’s your chance to catch up on some of the important questions that came up this week. If we touched a nerve, please take a moment to answer the polls and leave comments… those Butterfly Points really add up and help you to make a difference.

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Care2 Weekly Wrap Up: Questions, Questions, We’ve Got Questions

photo credit: Peaco Todd

I am pleased to say that I am now a member of The American Society of Journalists and Authors. It is an honor and a privilege to be counted among the ranks of such a remarkable group.

Founded in 1948, the ASJA is a professional association of independent nonfiction writers, helping freelance writers to advance their careers, and now I’ve got the value of their expertise behind me. Onward and upward!

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Six months after a devastating earthquake killed more than 200,000 people and left 1.3 million homeless, Haiti’s lack of infrastructure and leadership continues to impede efforts to rebuild.

Basic living conditions — access to shelter, water, sanitation, and health care — have yet to be restored for many Haitians, and much of the rubble remains unmoved.

Find out what’s being done right now for the people of Haiti. Read this post in its entirety:

Six Months After the Quake: Haiti Needs All the Help it Can Get

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Spice is the generic name for a so-called “synthetic marijuana” or “fake pot.” In most states and in the District of Columbia, it is perfectly legal to buy and sell spice which, when smoked, can produce a marijuana-like high.

The popularity of spice has caught the attention of lawmakers in several states. What does spice’s originator have to say about it?

Read the article in its entirety and check out the poll:

A Synthetic Marijuana Called Spice

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From human rights to animal rights, from politics to education and health, Care2 bloggers are never at a loss for words.

Find out what got our keyboards humming this week:

Care2 Weekly Wrap Up: The Good, The Bad, and The Sweet

photo credit: Peaco Todd

If you want to get a good discussion going on a controversial subject, just say the word “aspartame.”

Read this post in its entirety and check out the poll:

Aspartame’s Sickeningly Sweet Controversy

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The summer of 2010 began with a sweltering heat wave in much of the U.S., with temperatures hitting triple digits, coupled with high humidity.

Young children, the elderly, and people with serious health conditions are at particular risk of heat stroke. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heat-related illness occurs when your body cannot properly cool itself by sweating. Very high body temperatures can damage the brain and other vital organs. Risk factors include age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use.

At least one person on the east coast has died due to excessive heat exposure this month.

How to avoid heat-related illness…

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We’re Havin’ a Heat Wave… 7 Tips to Avoid Heat Stroke

Related Reading: Surviving Summer with Multiple Sclerosis

Photo: CDC