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11:58am

Fri October 12, 2012
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Classroom Yoga Helps Improve Behavior Of Kids With Autism

Originally published on Fri October 12, 2012 12:48 pm

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Researchers have found that kids with autism spectrum disorder who did yoga at their elementary school behaved better than kids with autism who weren't doing yoga.

The researchers surveyed teachers at a school in the Bronx who said a daily yoga program reduced the kids' aggressive behavior, social withdrawal and hyperactivity.

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6:00pm

Thu October 11, 2012
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Meningitis Outbreak Puts Doctors, Regulators In New Territory

Originally published on Fri October 12, 2012 3:13 pm

There's new information on the ongoing outbreak of a rare meningitis caused by a fungus that somehow got into a steroid drug. Federal officials now say the drug got injected into 14,000 patients — 1,000 more than earlier thought.

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5:02pm

Thu October 11, 2012
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Romney: People Don't Die For Lack Of Insurance

Originally published on Tue October 16, 2012 2:48 pm

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