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Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
At least 20% of adults are obese in
every state except Colorado...
August 19, 2008
Epilepsy Raises Drowning Risk
Seizures could boost the danger in
tubs, pools, experts say...
August 18, 2008
Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens
Similar results have been found in
studies of adults...
August 18, 2008
Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
Most would pay hundreds of dollars
to get rid of the problem...
August 18, 2008
Survivors of 1918 Flu Pandemic Immune 90 Years Later
Finding could lead to new
strategies for fighting future pandemics, researchers say
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August 18, 2008
Pack Safety Should Be on Back-to-School Lists
Orthopedic doctor offers tips on
how to choose and use the proper backpack
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August 17, 2008
Freshman Weight Gain Has Many Culprits
Fast food access, alcohol and study
load contribute to poor dietary choices, expert says
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August 16, 2008
Asthma's Course Differs by Gender
By puberty, condition may be
passing phase in boys, but more permanent in girls, study says
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August 15, 2008
Childhood Dairy Intake Boosts Bone Health Later On
Teens who ate 2 or more servings a
day as kids had higher mineral content, study finds
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August 14, 2008
Insurance Matters When It Comes to Kids' Health Care
Insured children are 3 times more
likely to visit the doctor, study finds
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August 14, 2008
Kids' Obesity Linked to Ear Infections
Altered sense of taste may result
in preference for unhealthy foods, studies suggest
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August 14, 2008
Infant Heart Transplant Controversy Continues
3 new reports raise question of how
long a heart must stop beating before death is certain
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August 13, 2008
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