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JUL. 17, 2008

LATEST HEALTH NEWS  Brought to you by Atkins-Like Diet Beats Others In Study A long-term study comparing a low-carb diet shows some unexpected cholesterol results. MORE Kids Exercising Less As They Enter Teen Years A new study details just how sluggish American children become once they hit their teen years. MORE Menthol Cigs Targeted Teens, Study Says A Harvard study says that tobacco companies change menthol levels in order to hook younger smokers. MORE Hot Hots And Cool Cools Protect Picnics The worst uninvited guests you can have at your picnic are bacteria. Simple steps can keep them at bay. MORE E. coli Outbreak Spreads To 3 More States An E. coli outbreak traced to recalled beef in Michigan and Ohio spawns cases in three other states, health officials say Tuesday. MORE WEATHER TODAY HIGH: 66 LOW: 59 TOMORROW HIGH: 67 LOW: 60 LATEST VIDEOS Try a trendy workout July 17: Fitness expert Fred DeVito and fashion expert Jill Martin show TODAY's Natalie Morales some of the latest trends in celebrity workouts. WATCH NOW Travel Tips For Parents Click on this before you head out for your summer vacation. WATCH NOW Summer Nutrition Tips For Parents The summer season makes it hard for parents to keep their kids eating right. WATCH NOW

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