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Turning on a fan may help prevent SIDS
Babies who sleep in a room ventilated with a fan have a 72 percent lower risk of SIDS, says one of three new studies that examines the mystery of the condition that kills 2,000 babies a year.
Nuking frozen meals can make you sick
Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick if it’s not done properly.
Colon cancer tests can stop at 75, officials say
Most people over 75 should stop getting routine colon cancer tests, according to a government health task force that also rejected the latest X-ray screening technology.
Flu deaths linked to staph infections
More children have died from flu because they also had staph infections, according to a new government report that urges parents to have their kids get the flu shot.
Doctors: No hamsters, exotic pets for kids
Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter — because of risks for disease.

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First Surgery at New Onslow Memorial ER a Success
Last Updated: 7:04 PM 10/06/08 - On Monday WITN got a first hand look at the first surgery at Onslow Memorial hospital’s new emergency room and surgical pavilion.
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Flu Related "Co-Infections" On The Rise

Last Updated: 6:27 AM 10/06/08 - Some important information for parents about the flu. Officials say
very few children actually die from the flu, but over the past few years, there's been an alarming increase of flu related "co-infections".
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FDA Rejects Ban On Cold Medications

Last Updated: 3:22 AM 10/03/08 - The Food and Drug Administration has rejected a ban on cold and cough medicines for young children. (Full Story)

Report Finds Children's Cereals Are 50% Sugar

Last Updated: 6:56 AM 10/02/08 - Consumer reports says some breakfast cereals our children eat are more than half sugar by weight, and many only get fair nutritional value marks. (Full Story)

How Does Your Breakfast Cereal Weigh In On Nutrition?

Last Updated: 5:39 AM 10/02/08 - Consumer Reports says some breakfast cereals our children eat are more than half sugar by weight... and many only get fair nutritional value marks.
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"Condom Mobile" Stolen

Last Updated: 2:13 PM 10/01/08 - Missing in Mexico: One truck carrying 5,000 condoms, 800 HIV tests and a 23-foot inflatable prophylactic. The truck should be easy to spot. It features painted images of a peeled banana, the exposed part shaped like a condom, and a man saying: "I protect myself. Do you?"
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New Genetic Flu Test

Last Updated: 7:12 AM 10/01/08 - A fast new genetic flu test won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Tuesday. (Full Story)

Sweet Dreams Or Bad Dreams?

Last Updated: 6:07 AM 09/30/08 - A new study finds sweet smells can bring you sweet dreams! (Full Story)

Cadbury Chocolate Recall

Last Updated: 3:29 PM 09/29/08 - British chocolate maker Cadbury says its tests have "cast doubt" on the safety of its Chinese-made products. (Full Story)

Vaccine Suspensions

Last Updated: 8:31 AM 09/26/08 - Hundreds of sixth graders across North Carolina have been suspended for not having their vaccinations updated. (Full Story)

Money To Battle Obesity

Last Updated: 6:16 AM 09/26/08 - One county in the East is about to get an infusion of cash to fight obesity issues. (Full Story)

New Insight To The Battle Of The Bulge

Last Updated: 1:58 AM 09/26/08 - Contrary to what you may think, a new study shows the less energy we expend, the more we want to eat. And it may only take one work out! (Full Story)

American Kids Are Receiving More Medications

Last Updated: 4:41 AM 09/25/08 - Children in America are significantly more medicated than kids in other countries.
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The Secrets To Celebrating A 112th Birthday
Last Updated: 8:39 PM 09/23/08 - Walter Breuning of Montana said the secret to living a long life is staying active. And he should know. He celebrated his 112th birthday on Sunday. Breuning said that if "you keep your mind busy and keep your body busy, you're going to be around a long time."
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