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Health

06/01/2009

Folic acid even more baby-protective than thought
Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects.

04/14/2009

NC babies now being tested for cystic fibrosis
Newborns in North Carolina are now being screened for cystic fibrosis.

04/07/2009

NC House panel would give 3rd sex ed option -- none
North Carolina lawmakers have proposed giving parents a third choice in how public schools teach adolescents about sex -- allowing them to opt of the curriculum.

03/10/2009

NC advocates seek expansion of sex ed options
Sex education for North Carolina adolescents would be expanded to include giving parents the option of a curriculum that stresses abstinence but also discusses contraception under legislation that passed an early hurdle on Tuesday.

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