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A Bad Flu Season

January 22, 2018

Flu season in the United States runs from October through March. This year’s flu is especially bad. That is according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “We are currently in the midst of a very active…

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All One Blood

January 11, 2018

Nana Kwabena was in and out of the hospital as a kid. He was born with sickle cell disease. It is a blood disorder. It can be passed from parents to children. Kwabena is now a Grammy Award–nominated record producer.…

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The Benefits of Exercise

October 23, 2017

It’s no surprise that exercise is good for your health. Experts have told us about its benefits for years. Being active for 60 minutes a day can give your body a real boost. But recent research reveals even more detail…

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The Best Medicine

April 21, 2017

A new study hopes to scientifically prove the benefits of physical activity. Doctors have long known that diet and exercise are the best ways to stay healthy. But few people get enough exercise. Only 20% of Americans get the recommended…

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Food and Nutrition

Pass on the Salt

January 27, 2017

Kids consume too much salt. That puts them at risk for heart problems later in life. Hamburgers, French fries, potato chips, popcorn, and pizza. There is no denying these foods are tasty. But often, it’s the added salt that makes…

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Staying Healthy

January 3, 2017

You can protect yourself against cold, flu, and other illnesses caused by viruses. Use these five tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. Wash your hands often using soap and water. 2. Avoid touching your eyes,…

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Sound the Alarm

September 23, 2016

For years, parents have been telling kids to turn down the music. But now it is more important than ever for young people to hear the message. Phones and other devices deliver music to our ears that is crystal clear…

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Food and Nutrition

Bug Business

March 18, 2016

Chocolate-chip cookies. Banana bread. Brownies. What do these treats have in common? If they were made with Bitty Foods flour, they all contain a special ingredient: crickets. The company, which is based in San Francisco, California, wants to make insects…

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Inventions

Meet Rex

March 8, 2013

He sees. He walks. His heart pumps blood. But Rex, as he is called in the United Kingdom, is not human. In fact, he's not even alive. Rex is the world's most advanced bionic man. He was created by scientists…