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Virginia health officials urges flu shots for all kids 13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads Tue, 30 Sep 2008 7:24 AM PDT RICHMOND (AP) -- Virginia officials want almost all children to get flu shots. The Virginia Department of Health said Monday kids from age 6 months to 18 years should get vaccinated against influenza. Study links depression to higher death rate from all causes among Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes UW News Tue, 30 Sep 2008 9:37 AM PDT In a large group of Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes, depression was associated with a higher death rate from all causes during a two-year study period. The findings are published in the October 2008 Journal of General Internal Medicine. Unlocking The Inner-Savant In All Of Us Medical News Today Tue, 30 Sep 2008 5:08 AM PDT We are all capable of the extraordinary savant skills displayed by people with autism according to Professor Allan Snyder, speaking at the Royal Society today. Snyder argues that it is our inbuilt expectations of the world that stop us from using them. HEALTH: Va. urges flu shots for all kids Eastern Shore News Tue, 30 Sep 2008 5:55 AM PDT RICHMOND — Virginia officials want almost all children to get flu shots. Check All Heart Patients for Depression? WebMD Mon, 29 Sep 2008 1:29 PM PDT Heart disease and depression are so common that all heart patients should be screened routinely for depression, and referred if necessary for professional help, according to new recommendations issued by the American Heart Association. Flu shots suggested for all kids The Charlotte Observer Mon, 29 Sep 2008 9:07 PM PDT As we head into flu season, health officials say there's plenty of influenza vaccine to cover the expanded number of people they recommend for immunizations. For the first time, it's recommended that all children older than 6 months receive flu shots to protect against contracting the virus. “Influenza outbreaks usually begin with children,” said Dr. Renee Jenkins, president of the American ... Healthy right up to the day you're not International Herald Tribune Tue, 30 Sep 2008 9:28 AM PDT Health is the opposite of a commodity: it flits around like Tinkerbell, defying all the best intentions and predictions. All Expert Voices ThirdAge Tue, 30 Sep 2008 9:53 AM PDT At the heart of ThirdAge content are our Expert Voices ---exclusive contributions by renowned thought leaders, respected authorities, notable academics, as well as fresh, new pioneers. They speak in many voices, many colors. Do we all have some synaesthetic ability? New Scientist Tue, 30 Sep 2008 5:09 AM PDT A condition that lowers the barriers between the senses – causing concepts to have, say, colour or taste – may be more common than thought GHS To Require ID From All Visitors WYFF 4 Greenville Tue, 30 Sep 2008 7:00 AM PDT Beginning Wednesday, Greenville Hospital System will become the first hospitals in the Upstate to require visitors to show their identification.

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