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First Lady Takes On Childhood Obesity First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a nationwide campaign against childhood obesity. 0 Comments (Full Story)

Texas Educators Praise Abstinence-Only Study 0 Comments Some Texas educators are praising an abstinence-only study that allowed students as young as 12 to explore the drawbacks of having sex. (Full Story)

FDA Works To Rein In Radiation Exposure From Medical Scans 0 Comments Federal regulators are working with doctors and manufacturers in an effort to reduce the amount of radiation to which patients are exposed during medical scans. (Full Story)

Study Details Risks Of Autism In Children Of Older Mothers 0 Comments The older a woman is when she gives birth, the greater the risk of autism, a new study says. (Full Story)

Ambulance Abuse A Growing Problem Across The Country 0 Comments Ambulance company officials say people are more often calling ambulances for reasons that don’t involve medical emergencies. (Full Story)

Is The U.S. Swine Flu Epidemic Over? 0 Comments Federal health officials aren’t ready to say the U.S. swine flu epidemic has ended, but for a fourth straight week, no states were reporting widespread flu activity. (Full Story)

Texts Help Expectant Moms Keep Selves, Babies Healthy 0 Comments Cell phones are helping keep expectant mothers and their unborn babies healthy. (Full Story)

Bill Would Require Labeling Of Supplements 1 Comment A bill introduced by Arizona Sen. John McCain would require dietary supplement makers to register with the FDA and to disclose ingredients. (Full Story)

Report: By 2012, Government Will Pick Up Half Of Health Care Tab 2 Comments A new report says that by 2012, federal and state government will pay half the tab for health care in the U.S. (Full Story)

Judge Hears Arguments Over Rights To Genes Patents 0 Comments A judge has heard arguments in a challenge to the right of a company to hold patents to human genes linked to breast and ovarian cancer. (Full Story)

Study: Fish Oil Could Prevent Schizophrenia 1 Comment A preliminary study suggests a cheap supplement could help young people with signs of mental illness from descending into schizophrenia. (Full Story)

FDA Warns Of Liver Risks From HIV Drug 0 Comments The FDA is warning of a risk of a rare, but serious liver disorder associated with an HIV drug. (Full Story)

Expert: Bench Young Football Players For 3 Months After Concussions 0 Comments A leading researcher says football players younger than 18 who suffer concussions should be benched for three months. (Full Story)

New Rules For Mental Health Coverage 2 Comments The Obama administration is moving ahead with new rules for mental health and substance abuse coverage. (Full Story)

States Consider Tougher Laws To Protect Against Concussions 0 Comments At least a half a dozen states are considering tougher rules to protect young athletes who suffer concussions. (Full Story)

Study: We’re Born To Run Barefoot 2 Comments The findings of a new study could be bad news for the companies that make running shoes. (Full Story)

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