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Should You Wait to Get Your Flu Shot?

CNN—

If you've been to your local pharmacy chain in the past month or so, you've probably seen the pitches to, "Get your flu shot now." Just about everyone over the age of 6 months should get a flu shot each year, but when's the best time to get the vaccine to ensure you and your family are protected all season?

Baby Powder Danger: Conflicting Info

NBC News—Does baby powder cause ovarian cancer? The information is overwhelming and confusing. Recently, two lawsuits ended in verdicts worth $127 million, while two other cases were thrown because there wasn't enough evidence to convince a judge of the connection.

Dental Fillings Linked to High Mercury Levels

ScienceDaily—Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions-the average adult in the U.S. has three dental fillings, and 25 percent of people have 11 or more. A recent study confirmed earlier research that raised concerns about mercury exposure from dental fillings.

Healthy Snacks Kids Will Actually Eat

Berkeley Wellness—

When kids get hungry, it's easy to reach for junk food that's full of empty calories, fat, and sodium, and missing beneficial nutrients. Here are six better ideas to satisfy kid cravings.

Roller Coaster Therapy for Kidney Stones?

Health After 50—More than 300,000 people seek emergency treatment for painful kidney stones every year. Now, according to findings published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, relief may be just an amusement park ride away.