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As the H1N1 flu continues its grip on the U.S., new California research says the infection can cause severe illness with more hospitalization and death in the elderly, children and young adults. Video

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Food for Thought

Food for Thought: Calcium

If you're not getting enough calcium, a suggestion is to make hot cocoa. Adults can substitute a cup of cocoa made with skim milk for a cup of coffee and children who don't drink enough milk, will rarely turn down a hot cocoa. Video

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Journal of American Medicine Association

Study: Many Americans don’t have access to burn centers

A new study shows a lot of Americans don't have access to the best care when it comes to burns. Video

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What's Going Around

What’s Going Around: November 4

There's no sign the flu is letting up at all, and the doctors we check in with this week say they're still overwhelmed by patients with H1N1. Video

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Family Healthcast Q&As

More of your questions about the H1N1 flu answered

You've asked us a lot of questions about the flu. Thursday, we answer your questions about the limitations on Tamiflu and the best ways to take a child's temperature. Video

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Health Alerts

BPA in food packaging, is it dangerous?

Seven-billion pounds of the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA, are produced every year and used in all sorts of products - including clear plastic bottles and food-can liners. Now, Consumer Reports is questioning the safety the chemical. Video

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