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Health Highlights: July 30, 2013
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Arkansas Girl Infected With Deadly Brain Parasite Malaria Drug Gets Stronger Warning Label /div
Kids With Autism Benefit From Early Intervention, Regardless of Method
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Study found similar improvement among preschoolers in different types of programs
'Engaged' Teens More Likely to Stay in School, Study Shows
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

These kids participate academically, feel connected and are motivated to learn
In Mice, Diabetes Drug Metformin Tied to Longer, Healthier Lives
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Study corroborates other research showing the drug may have benefits beyond diabetes care
Health Tip: When Alzheimer's Affects Sleep
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Keep to a steady wake and sleep schedule
Health Tip: What Should Preschoolers Drink?
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Offer water or milk instead of soda or sweetened fruit juice
Stomach Bug Outbreak Spreads to More States: CDC
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Cyclospora cases now total 353, and source of the illnesses remains unknown
Meth Use Tied to Deadly Brain Infection in Mouse Study
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

A generally harmless fungus caused death in animals injected with methamphetamine, researchers say
Experts Call for Redefinition of 'Cancer'
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Many growths are slow to progress and nonlethal, only leading to unnecessary treatment, panel says
Growing Up Poor May Raise Odds for Smoking: Study
07/30/2013 01:00 PM EDT

Study suggests kids in poor families may have less self-control when it comes to healthy behaviors