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HHS Announces Physical Activity Guidelines (10/07)

Medicare Hosts National Conference to Promote Electronic Prescribing (10/07)
FDA and PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative Announce Collaboration to Develop Tests to Evaluate Malaria Vaccines (10/07)
Administration on Aging Provides Disaster Assistance to Texas Seniors (10/06)
CMS Enhances Efforts to Fight Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Medicare (10/06)
NIH Launches New Web Site for Parents on Medical Research Studies for Children (10/06)
NIH Scientists Identify Link between Brain Systems Implicated in Schizophrenia (10/06)
SAMHSA Awards $27 Million to States for Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Programs (10/06)
FDA Detects Melamine Contamination in Flavored Drink (10/6)
FDA Issues Interim Safety and Risk Assessment of Melamine and Melamine-related Compounds in Food (10/03)

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In light of reports of melamine contaminated formula in China, FDA has investigated over 1,400 markets and continues to investigate imported and domestic food products. There is no known threat of contamination in infant formula manufactured by companies that sell products in the U.S. FDA recommends that consumers do not consume:

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Of Interest: Get Moving!

New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Safe physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Even a little exercise may provide substantial health benefits. Of course, the more physically active you are, the more benefits you will reap. The new science-based Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents stay physically active for at least an hour every day. Adults should participate in at least two and one half hours of moderate aerobic physical activity or an hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity each week.

Find an activity that you enjoy doing regularly and that is appropriate for your current fitness level. Gradually increase the intensity and duration of your activity to meet the guidelines and your health goals. Find an activity that works for you!

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