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Buy Organic Eggs to Avoid Salmonella Poisoning? Maybe Not. Shopping for organic or local farm stand eggs may not help you avoid salmonella poisoning

US News and World Report
8/25/2010
(US News and World Report) - As the recall of eggs contaminated with salmonella remains in the headlines-half a billion eggs have been pulled off of shelves-many of us are looking for safer alternatives. Some are turning to local farmers` markets, while others are buying only eggs labeled "organic" or "cage-free" much to the delight of specialty egg producers who say they`ve seen a bump in sales.

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Flu Season 2010-11: What to Know to Stay Healthy. To ward off the virus, get a flu shot now. There`s no need to miss school or work this flu season

US News and World Report
8/26/2010
(US News and World Report) - Perhaps no flu season in recent memory has been as hyped and harrowing as last year`s, when swine flu infected millions and vaccine shortages led to long lines and frustration.

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Use These 8 Foods to Help You Lose Weight

US News and World Report
8/23/2010
(US News and World Report) - Sure, we all know the basic nutrition rules when it comes to safeguarding our health and losing weight. In the words of best-selling nutrition writer Michael Pollan, "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."

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Fewer Alcohol Ads in Kids` Magazines, Study Finds. But as liquor advertising drops, beer promotions soar

US News and World Report
8/13/2010
(US News and World Report) - Young Americans` exposure to alcohol ads in magazines declined 48 percent between 2001 and 2008, according to a new study.

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Human Meds Are Pets` Biggest Poisoning Danger. Pill-popping pups prompt many calls to ASPCA`s poison control center

US News and World Report
8/13/2010
(US News and World Report) - When John D`Amato arrived home early from work one day, he found an empty bottle of ibuprofen on the living room floor -- and one very sick pet.

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Culture a Big Influence on Suicidal Behavior: Expert. Efforts at prevention should take societal patterns into account, research suggests

US News and World Report
8/13/2010
(US News and World Report) - Culture influences suicidal behavior patterns for men and women and could play a role in prevention, an expert on the topic says.

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Health Tip: Eyestrain May Cause Headaches. What to do if it`s suspected

US News and World Report
8/11/2010
(US News and World Report) - Straining the eyes while watching television or working on the computer can trigger a nasty headache. But so can your posture, stress and other factors.

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Seasonal Changes Can Put Teens` Sleep/Wake Cycles Off Track. Longer daylight hours in spring spur hormonal changes linked to late bedtimes, less sleep, study finds

US News and World Report
7/31/2010
(US News and World Report) - When the days grow longer in the spring, teens experience hormonal changes that lead to later bedtimes and associated problems, such as lack of sleep and mood changes, researchers have found.

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Athletes Need to Protect Against Heat Stroke: Expert. Taking simple steps during summer sports can prevent potentially fatal illness, athletic trainer says

US News and World Report
7/31/2010
(US News and World Report) - Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and potentially fatal heat stroke are risks when exercising or playing sports during the summer, but they can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions, advises a Medical College of Georgia expert.

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