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Keep Health in Mind When Planning School Day Menus
Expert urges parents to pack some variety and nutrition into kids' lunch boxes

College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands
Making good hygiene a habit can help stop spread of flu at school, expert says

Winter Sports Tourists at Higher Risk of Heart Attack
Too little conditioning, cold and high altitude all contribute to hazard, researchers say

Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being
Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year right

No Surprise: Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier Weights
Researcher admits finding seems obvious, but says scientific proof still important to encourage activity

Mouse Study May Help Explain Fish Oil's Benefits
Giving rodents omega-3 fatty acids helped counteract inflammation that can lead to diabetes

Former Egg Farm Employees Say Their Complaints Were Ignored: Report
U.S. Agriculture Department spokesman said inspectors don't recall anyone raising concerns

As Hurricane Earl Hits East Coast, Residents Urged to Brace Themselves
Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010

Room Air Sometimes as Good as Oxygen Therapy: Study
Comparison found no significant difference in breathlessness levels among terminally ill

Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study
Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say

Pedestrian Death By Car More Likely Among Uninsured, Minorities
Blacks, Hispanics also more likely to be hit by a vehicle, study shows

Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer
5 years of meds such as Boniva, Fosamax almost doubles chances, but actual risk still low, researchers say

Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback
'Hitchhiking' with human travelers, they're spurring anxiety across the United States

Talks With Plastic Surgeon Urged Before Mastectomy
Where woman goes for treatment may influence breast reconstruction decision, study suggests

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