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U.S. parents think twice about sending kids to camp 10:47am EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Since its opening last week, camp counselors at New Jersey's Liberty Lake Day Camp disinfect door knobs, take the temperatures of children as they arrive and remind the campers not to share canned sodas.  Full Article

 
Wealth, disability factors in alcohol-longevity tie 1:30pm EDT 

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Moderate drinkers are wealthier, more educated and less likely to be disabled than teetotalers, which explains some, but not all, of the association between moderate alcohol consumption and longer life, according to a new study.  Full Article  

Social factors influence neighborhood asthma rates 10:41am EDT 

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Childhood asthma is less common in neighborhoods with high economic potential and strong community vitality, new research shows.  Full Article  

Jackson memorial set for Tuesday

Jul 03 - Tickets for a public memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles on Tuesday made available through an online lottery.  Play Video

 
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius (L) listens as U.S. President Barack Obama talks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington May 1, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES POLITICS HEALTH)
A high hill to climb

President Barack Obama has made healthcare reform a top priority, but brewing battles over its cost, scope and structure could still scuttle hopes for a solution.  Full Article