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| SCI | Why Are Autumn Leaves Red in America and Yellow in Europe?
Walking outdoors in the fall, the splendidly colorful leaves adorning the trees are a delight to the eye. In Europe these autumn leaves are mostly yellow, while the United States and East Asia boast red foliage. But why is it that there are such differences in autumnal hues around the world? A new theory proposes taking a step 35 million years back to solve the color mystery.
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| LIF | Halloween Safety Tips from the UAB Youth Safety Lab
Psychologist David Schwebel, Ph.D., director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Youth Safety Lab, offers the following tips for a safe and healthy Halloween. | 24-Oct-2008
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| LIF | Going Wild this Halloween
The National Wildlife Federation shares some information about creepy critters for Halloween and dispels some myths about creatures of the night. | 22-Oct-2008
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| MED | Halloween Safety Tips for Families: Precautions You Should Take to Keep Your Children Safe
Parents should be extra vigilant for possible safety hazards so that children have a fun, healthy and safe Halloween. | 22-Oct-2008
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| MED | Halloween and Food Allergy Safety
While Halloween can be a fun holiday for children who Trick-or-Treat, the night can indeed be a scary experience for any of the three million youth who suffer from food allergy. Experts estimate that food allergy occurs in six to eight percent of children four years of age or under, and in four percent of adults. In recent years, it was reported that an estimated 29,000 people go to US emergency rooms each year as a result of allergic reactions to food. | 22-Oct-2008
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| LIF | “Scary” Source Alert
Working on a Halloween-related story? USC experts have studied the aerodynamics of bats, the appeal of vampires and the role of horror in literature and film. Here is a list of experts for stories pegged to scary topics.
Expert available | 22-Oct-2008
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| MED | October Recognized As Fire Prevention Month
Fires in the home can start in an instant and spread in seconds, leaving families with as little as two minutes to escape from a residential fire. However, with smoke alarms, escape plans and good fire safety practices, two minutes is enough time for families to evacuate unharmed. October serves as national fire prevention month to remind everyone about the importance of fire safety and prevention. | 08-Oct-2008
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| LIF | Make Tracks this Columbus Day Weekend
Christopher Columbus was awed by America's natural beauty. Families can connect with that natural beauty too Oct 11-13 during the Make Tracks! Family Trail Weekend.Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation this event encourages everyone to trade some screen time for green time and get outside. | 01-Oct-2008
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| MED | Why Women's Feet Hurt More in Autumn
Women with bunions enter a painful time of year every autumn, as they transition from open-toed shoes and sandals to winter footwear. Many foot and ankle surgeons notice an increase in bunion patients every fall. | 01-Oct-2008
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| | —American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons | View Article |
| MED | CDC Urges More Children to Get Flu Shots; Kids Head Back to School, but Do They Have Everything They Need?
Health officials call for more kids to get vaccinated against the flu, and not just those with compromised health. | 12-Sep-2008
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