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Federal bill proposes eliminating junk food from schools

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The Obama administration's goal is to teach student's healthier eating habits.

White House kicks off fight against childhood obesity

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President Obama today established a task force to tackle childhood obesity. First lady Michelle Obama will lead a public awareness campaign on the issue.

Study: Beer is good for bones

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If you enjoyed a few beers with the Super Bowl on Sunday, you may have been doing something good for your bones.

Older moms more likely to have autistic child

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A woman's chance of having a child with autism increase substantially as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than 5 million births found.

Health care meeting to be televised

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President Obama's bipartisan meeting on health care reform planned for February 25 will be broadcast live, a senior administration official said Monday.

Ambulance addiction on the rise

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American Ambulance Association President James Finger says the problem exists throughout the country. Sometimes people are just looking for a little company. Other times they need a ride.

Poker run: Motorcycle Miles for Moffitt

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Join a motorcycle poker run on Saturday to support cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center.

AP IMPACT: Credibility key in 9/11 health trials

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An Associated Press investigation has found that several cases heading for trial in the battle over 9/11 illnesses contain inconsistent or exaggerated claims about how the workers got sick or the amount of time they spent at ground zero.

Health emergency: Helping Haiti's fragile minds

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The lead coordinator of aid groups in Haiti has put out an urgent request for mental health professionals, as the nation tries to heal from the psychological scars of its devastating earthquake.

Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk