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Why It Matters That California Teens Eat Less

By Allison Aubrey
California teens eat about 158 calories less a day than their peers in other states, a new study says. But even that tiny amount of fewer calories per kid can help them maintain healthy weights over time, experts say.
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Watch Arlington vs. Hamilton-Wenham in the State Championship Round

Arlington and Hamilton-Wenham High Schools go head-to-head in the State Championship round this weekend. Watch now and play along.
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China: Through My Eyes

Guangzhou: Visiting A Chinese Zoo

The girls climb into another Chinese taxi and travel with a guide to the Chime Long Xiangjiang Safari Park, the largest animal park in Asia.
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FDA Delays Sunscreen Label Redo

Almost a year ago, the Food and Drug Administration proposed a slew of new rules to make the labels of sunscreens more helpful and realistic. To avert summer shortages, the agency has delayed implementation until December for most companies. - READ MORE

Jobs And College Pose Big Challenges For Young People With Autism

Within the first six years of getting out of high school, a little more than one-third of young people previously diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder had gone to college and only a slim majority — 55 percent — had held paying jobs. - READ MORE

Pounding Away At America's Obesity Epidemic

One third of Americans today are obese, and another third are overweight. Nearly one-third of our children are obese. The dramatic growth of obesity in the U.S is the subject of a new HBO documentary series called The Weight of the Nation. - READ MORE

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