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Carlsbad, CA – You may have heard the phrase “drink water before you’re thirsty,” but the deaths last summer of two high school football players who drank excessive amounts of fluids have prompted researchers to issue updated recommendations for athletes and people who exercise.

Elk Grove Village, IL – It’s never too early to take measures to help prevent your children from becoming obese, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Deaths related to preventable incidents – including motor vehicle crashes, drownings and exposure to extreme temperatures – are 11 percent higher in July than any other month, according to the National Safety Council.

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The National Safety Council is predicting that 409 deaths and 49,500 injuries will occur on U.S. roadways over the July Fourth weekend – the highest number predicted by NSC since 2008.

Washington – Liquid laundry detergent packets are an “emerging risk for children,” according to Safe Kids Worldwide, and the organization is calling on parents to keep their kids safe from the products.

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Cambridge, MA – The majority of children and adolescents are not adequately hydrated, according to a recent study from Harvard University.

Denver – Long-term smokers and ex-smokers who pass lung-function tests may not be as disease-free as they believe, a new study suggests.