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Mon, October 13, 2008

Bill requires insurers to cover medically necessary formula
MOUNT AIRY -- A bill that took effect last week will help ease the financial burden for parents across the state.

Story by Ashley Andyshak/Photo by Skip Lawrence

Health Notes
Ashley Andyshak

War on Drugs

In a new Zogby Interactive poll, three out of four people who are likely to vote in the upcoming election believe the war on drugs is failing ...

HEADLINES

Census Bureau releases health insurance data for county Health and fitness calendar More than a headache When hard times hit, what should you tell your kids? Yogis gather to focus on world peace Chickenpox parties continue despite vaccine Health and fitness calendar 5 things you didn't know about walking corpse syndrome
NATIONAL HEADLINES

Limit on cold remedies for kids was FDA's idea 1 in 4 US teen girls got cervical cancer shot German doing well after 1st double arm transplant University: Stem-cell study used falsified data Get moving: Guidelines set healthy activity levels

WELLNESS IN MOTION - CITIZEN BLOG

	We've been at this for a month now Originally published on October 06, 2008 Who was last week's Winning Loser? more »

THE NOURISHING STRUGGLE - BLOG

	It had to be done Originally published on October 01, 2008 I'm a soda junkie. more »

IN GOOD HEALTH - REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK

	Ashley Andyshak In Good Health — The unseen Published on October 07, 2008 The government's financial bailout of Wall Street may put taxpayers on the hook for $700 billion, but that's just part of the story. Tightening budgets, foreclosures and other financial troubles take a mental toll as well, leading to stress, depression or even more serious conditions. more »
HEALTH LINKS TO KNOW

Health Central MSNBC Health News Frederick County Health Department WebMd KidsHealth National Institutes of Health Medicine Net Men's Health eDiets Mayo Clinic Revolution Health Family Doctor

VIDEO: Footage from Colorfest
SLIDE SHOW: Images from Saturday's BoE forum
VIDEO: Residents react as gas prices fall below $3 for the first time in a long time.

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