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• Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development

  Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say

• Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds

  Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge

• Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk

  Study of black Americans found link between having these restaurants nearby and being overweight

• People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt

  It's important to resist these cravings, study author says

• Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt: Report

  But too little salt may also cause health problems, report authors add

• Sugary Sodas, Fruit Punches May Raise Kidney Stone Risk: Study

  It's important to stay hydrated, but water may be your best choice, experts say

• Typical Restaurant Meal Loaded With Fats, Salt, Calories: Studies

  Just one meal often provides most of the daily recommended amounts, encouraging obesity

• Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

  Acid in both can erode teeth over time

• A Little Formula Might Help Breast-Feeding for Some Babies

  Early study looked at newborns who were losing weight

• Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better

  Suggestions to spruce up your meals

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