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MADISON - President Barack Obama's signature on a bill this week to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco was historic, and represents a step in the march to eliminate tobacco use in this country by 2047, two national t...
6/25/2009
| UW Experts Foresee an End to Tobacco Addiction
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MADISON - University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics successfully participated in the largest-ever mass casualty drill in Wisconsin history.
About 170 members of the 415th Chemical Brigade of the U.S. Army Reserve were in Madison on Saturday, June 2...
6/20/2009
| UW Hospital Completes Unique Disaster Drill
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MADISON – Nerd. Four-Eyes.
Kids who wear glasses used to be easy targets for the classroom bully.
Today, they are making as much of a fashion statement as an improvement to their vision.
"I would say fewer than 10 percent of kids who hav...
6/17/2009
| Today's Kids More Accepting of Eyeglasses
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MADISON - There's a blind spot right in your own driveway.
According to Safe Kids USA, back-over incidents in driveways and parking lots kill at least one child a week and injure more than 2,400 kids every year. Safe Kids USA sponsors the nationwide "...
6/15/2009
| Safe Kids Coordinator Warns Against Driveway Dangers
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MADISON - Your family's health could sink or swim, depending on where you choose to spend the summer.
But a few very basic precautions can greatly reduce your risk of trouble.
"Bacterial infections and water-borne illnesses are real risks for thos...
6/10/2009
| Tips for Avoiding Water-Borne Illnesses This Summer
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Madison - With two recent studies showing mixed results on the value of the standard PSA test for prostate cancer, men may wonder: Why bother?
Indeed, the studies – one from Europe, the other from the United States – found that during a s...
6/9/2009
| The Future of Prostate Cancer Screening
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MADISON - A popular way to celebrate summer holidays or any party occasion is to invite friends and family for a cook-out.
However, this type of food service where foods are left out for long periods leave the door open for uninvited guests — ba...
6/8/2009
| Tips for Keeping Food Safe in Hot Weather
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MADISON - If you plan to take your infant or toddler for a Sunday drive this summer, be sure your child's safety seat is properly installed.
Jim Savage, child safety coordinator at American Family Children's Hospital, says four out of five seats are used i...
6/8/2009
| Proper Use of Car Seats Keeps Kids Safe
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MADISON - Children who enjoy the adventure of climbing up furniture, cabinetry and other household fixtures are putting themselves at risk for injury.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 3,000 children younger than 5 years o...
6/8/2009
| Childhood Climbing Can Lead to Injury
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MADISON – So your child has exceptional skills when it comes to hitting a baseball or throwing a football.
In today's world of 24-hour sports channels, these kids may live in a fantasy world where they think following in the footsteps of Derek J...
6/8/2009
| Keeping Sports in Perspective for Children
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