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This week, Mobile teenagers are learning how to be healthcare professionals. The summer scrubs program is taking teams of high school students through different jobs at Infirmary Health System in Mobile. more ]]> WKRG.com Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:03:37 +0000 16390 http://wkrg.com/news/article/alabama_senior_citizens_push_to_abolish_grocery_tax/13594/
Representatives of senior citizens groups, including the AARP, have urged the Alabama Legislature to pass the grocery tax amendment. more ]]> The Associated Press Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:03:37 +0000 13594 http://wkrg.com/news/article/smoking_bans_reduce_teen_smoking/13549/
A new study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in reducing the number of teens who become smokers. more ]]> The Associated Press via Salon.com Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:03:37 +0000 13549 http://wkrg.com/news/article/us_kids_prescribed_drugs_at_high_rates/13512/
A new medical study suggests U.S. children are taking anti-psychotic medicines at an increasing rate. more ]]> The Associated Press Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:03:37 +0000 13512 http://wkrg.com/news/article/new_screening_for_infants/13007/
Alabama Department of Public Health announces its plan to test all newborns for cystic fibrosis starting Monday. more ]]> Associated Press Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:03:37 +0000 13007 http://wkrg.com/news/article/fda_cold_medicine_too_risky_for_tots/9220/
Side Effects Too Dangerous For Children Under 2; No Final Word On Safety For Older Kids more ]]> CBS/AP Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:03:37 +0000 9220