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A November 1 report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists 10 cases of salmonella across six states in…
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Allergy Relief?
On September 13, a panel of health experts advised the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve a…
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There’s a major problem with tap water in Newark, New Jersey. Tests show it contains toxic levels of lead. The…
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The number of measles cases in the United States continues to rise. As of April 19, the U.S. Centers for…
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Avocados, sweet corn, and pineapples are largely free of pesticides when they reach grocery stores. That’s according to the Environmental…
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A Safer Sport
Danny Lee planned to join the school football team in fifth grade. His dad had other ideas. “He said if…
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When Makayla Nunn was 8, she was diagnosed with a rare illness called chronic fatigue syndrome. People with this condition…
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Measles Alert
People in Washington and Oregon are rushing to get a vaccine that can protect them from the measles virus. About…
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The Peanut Solution
Brett Treichel’s mother gave him a piece of peanut butter toast when he was 9 months old. He touched the…
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Fighting the Flu
More than 6 million people in the United States have gotten the flu this season, according to a report released…
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An Oasis on Wheels
In 2011, Josh Trautwein was working as a nutrition educator in Boston, Massachusetts. He wanted to teach kids how to…
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Food for Thought
In a lab at the University of New South Wales, in Australia, scientist Margaret Morris is giving her rats a…
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Habits for a Healthy Brain
A new study shows that meeting three benchmarks for health can strengthen kids’ brains. The benchmarks are getting nine to…
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Hooked on Games
Playing video games can be a fun way to unwind or spend time with friends. In schools, teachers use games…
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In the Moment
Ten fifth graders are sitting on a bright-blue rug in a classroom at P.S. 54, a public elementary school in…
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Snack Recall
Say goodbye to certain kinds of Goldfish, Swiss Rolls, and Ritz crackers. The snacks have been recalled. This is due…
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Bug Off
For many Americans, spring and summer mean more time outdoors—and lots of bugs. In fact, diseases spread by insect bites…
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Wiping Out Trans Fats
On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a plan to rid the world’s food supply of trans fats. These…
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Okay to Eat?
At least 50% of U.S. adults have eaten food off of the floor. That’s according to a 2017 Harris Poll.…
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A Healthier Happy Meal
McDonald’s is making Happy Meals healthier. By June, all Happy Meal menus in the U.S. will be 600 calories or…
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Photographer Gregg Segal went around the world asking kids what they eat in a week. Then he photographed them with…
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A Bad Flu Season
Flu season in the United States runs from October through March. And this year’s flu is especially bad, according to…
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All One Blood
Nana Kwabena was in and out of the hospital as a kid. He was born with sickle cell disease. It…
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The Benefits of Exercise
It comes as no surprise that exercise is good for your health. Experts have long cited studies that show positive…
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The Best Medicine
Millions of Americans aren’t getting enough exercise. A new study hopes to scientifically prove the benefits of physical activity. Doctors…
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In a small village in Thailand lives a girl named Wanjai. She and her family make their home on the…
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Pass on the Salt
American kids consume too much salt. That puts them at risk for heart problems later in life. Hamburgers, French fries,…
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Sound the Alarm
For years, parents have been telling kids to turn down the music. But now it’s more important than ever for…
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This Hospital Soars
Elisa Urruchi is a nurse at a very special eye hospital. It has the best surgical equipment available. It also…
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Chocolate-chip cookies. Banana bread. Brownies. What do these treats have in common? If they were made with Bitty Foods flour,…
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