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ND pantries to accept only archery-killed deer (AP)

Posted: 04 Nov 2008 05:03 PM CST

AP - A North Dakota program that distributes venison to the needy will accept only deer killed with arrows, fearing that firearm-shot meat may contain lead fragments.

Teen pregnancies tied to tastes for sexy TV shows (AP)

Posted: 03 Nov 2008 08:36 PM CST

AP - Groundbreaking research suggests that pregnancy rates are much higher among teens who watch a lot of TV with sexual dialogue and behavior than among those who have tamer viewing tastes. "Sex and the City," anyone? That was one of the shows used in the research.

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 4, 2008 (HealthDay)

Posted: 04 Nov 2008 06:03 PM CST

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:

Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids (HealthDay)

Posted: 04 Nov 2008 06:02 PM CST

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Children who live with adult smokers are more likely to be underfed and undernourished, a new study finds.

Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer (HealthDay)

Posted: 04 Nov 2008 06:02 PM CST

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Taking folic acid or other B vitamin supplements won't lower your risk of cancer, new research shows.