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there are three that the cdc recommends for the 11-year-old to 12-year-old checkup?is a booster. it's called the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, or tdap, for short. tetanus causes lock jaw. it's a serious infection that you can get when you puncture yourself or get a cut. the second is diphtheria, that is a respiratory infection that we're not getting because we're getting the booster regularly. but it also can be serious. and the third is pertussis, or whooping cough. it can last up a couple of months. very infectious. and what they've learned is actually by 11 or 12 years of age, your booster that you received as a young child, wears out. and you need to get it again. the cdc said this past year there have been more cases than over the past three decades. that's important for all of us, even adults, should ask about getting a booster for pertussis. >> they've done reports on the whooping cough. and what the young man, carl, went through. >> the meningitis vaccine. it's true that it's unusual. but it can be deadly. what is recommended is that kids around 11 or 1

the cdc reports three patients in massachusetts, california and illinois were infected with differentes of bacteria that contain this gene. now all had recently been to india where the problem is thought to be widespread. >>> a new government-funded study said there is no link between autism and childhood vaccines with the mercury based preservative. researchers from the cdc tracked more than a thousand children born between 1994 and 1999 after reviewing immunization records of the children and mothers, they found no link between vaccinations and the development of autism. >>> the recipient of the first nearly total face plant is urging for donors. life bank coordinates donations throughout cleveland. 56% of people in ohio are registered donors. that number is more than 30% nationwide. >> we don't have enough donors to donate. they said it would take me five years, we never dreamed we could get somebody to donate that soon. >> she suffered severe face and bone injuries when she was shot by her husband in 2004. she is still recovering and dealing with swelling. one organ and tissue and

go to the cdc website. there are materials, video, training programs for coaches. there you will find these danger signs, the emergency signs. you'll find clip board stickers that you can order for your teams. you can down load forms off of the website that those those signs and symptoms. and i say to a parent if you have your child involved a risk sport, put that on the side of a refrigerator and if they come home with those signs or symptoms, get to your doctor. >> and can you see a time, might we head toward a time where a kid -- a children's access to some of the sports will be bimitied because of the threat of con acquisition? >> the threat -- the threat -- permitted because of the threat. >> and some suggest they steer toward a sport that is not collision oriented. we don't have enough information to predict that but we're trying to look at that and trying to find ways to teach kids to fish ate games -- officiate safety. >>> and are there advancements made in the treatment of concussions. >> absolutely. we are doing a lot of kids of how to rest the brain and n

. >> the cdc says this is the first time in american history where we will live shorter than our kids and that is awful. we're the first generation and our kids are going to live shorter than we are and that is terrible. you're right it is because they are watching television, eating big macs and they are in awful shape. we have a big thing in santa clara, fit for learning. they have to walk to school, turn t v off because they get diabetes when they are 20 years old and that cuts your years 15 years. >> that is highly hereditary. >> a little bit. >> it has to be more than 15%. >> when people cross the rio graham they since have diabetes south of the border, they get it. >> is dementia harmedly avoidable? >> i have always pled ignorance but now, there is more and more evidence if you keep your brain good, if you keep your body good, dementia is a lot less. it is a use it or lose it thing. >> sorry mom, i have to talk about this. you have to use your muscles. she says but it hurts. but i said you have to use the muscles around the bones. it is harder the more arthritis you have, let me

in fact this year contains three different strains of flu virus another change this year the cdc is recommending that anyone above the age of six months received a flu shot since last year's swine flu that younger people harder. >> a 25¢ surcharge on top of the normal $2 fare that's what some new writers are paying now that the new clipper card system has been installed. as kate thompson reports riders can easily avoid the surcharge if they understand the rules. >> when heading underground one of the city's new stations writer can no longer pay cash of the gates forcing a ride instead they have to adhere to the ticket kiosks and here is where people are getting hit with a 25¢ surcharge. taurus and people who ride muni every once in awhile and won a single round-trip writer told they're beingoxt charged 25¢. he said ts is a surcharge to help defray the 35¢ cost of the disposable paper clipper card. had to avoid the 25¢ surcharge even if you are muni only once in a blue moon right now the permanent clipper cards are free so when you come to the key cost instead of collecting any tickets sing go ro

. >>> youngsters are getting their shore the cdc said that childhood immunizations rates are more than 90% for children 19 to 35 months old. only fewer than 1 percent had no vackizations at all. >>> many professions require people to speak a lot and at loud levels. teachers are no expect. zero% of -- no exception. here's what you can do to protect your vocal cord. >> reporter: school is back in session and that means teachers' voices are back in demand. >> tend to use it a lot more. your voice tends to get stressed. your voice also really gets raspy. >> this file is massive. >> reporter: middle schoolteacher christopher lloyd knows how too well how strenuous it can be. he has his own secret remedies to keep his vocal cords in shape. >> i drink a lot of water and tea. >> general tips pay attention to dryness and lube indication and inflam nation. >> reporter: he said that these are all helpful preventive strategies for anybody whose job requires lots of public speaking or projecting your voice in a loud environment. >> and oftentimes some functional voice disorders appear. >> reporter:

the cdc says it's caused by an increase in world travel. today, a bed bug summit was held in illinois. among the tips, check your hotel mattress for tell tale black marks, don't buy used furniture without a full inspection, don't buy used furniture f you need exterminator it will cost you. >> a typical treatment is going to cost from $1,000 to $2,000. >> they do not transmit disease but they do feed on human blood. and will leave you itchy. what is the first thing elizabeth warren is doing as new consumer protection advisor? tackling the mortgage crisis sis saying she wants to simp ply forms that come with the home loans saying many do not understand legal jargon and fine print and says many take out loans they cannot afford. and millions have lost their homes because of it. warren says she'll move to simplify the documents and create one single, easy to understand form. now, if you're in a movie theater, you don't like crying babies or ringing phones but does it bother you when someone is texting? a chain in arizona is barring audiences fro

. >> a new study by the cdc finds one if five gay and bisexual men in united states has hiv and almostalf don't know it. researchers found 19% of the male responders would said they had sex with other men are hiv positive and 44% of those men are unaware of it. officials say it shows more must be done to convince people to get tested. >>> ten states have filed a brief in the court avenue peals opposing same sex marriage. according to a wyoming brief it says the federal court exceeded its authority when it ruled the congress requires legal marriage to include same sex couples. it says states, not federal courts should be deciding the legalness of same sex marriage. the states involve reasonable doubt wyoming, alabama, florida, idaho, indiana, louisiana, michigan, south carolina, utah and virginia. >> fears of a bomb prompt a plane to make a emergency landing. where it landed and why authorities believe it was in danger. >> why a poll says many americans disappointed with health care reform legislation. . >> the first weekend of fall and it felt like summer. will sunday continue the tren

here is fog tracker inside the bay and it should not spread too far inland as much of the cdc will clearp pretty rapidly. by 9:00 a.m. you're already seeing some fog and into the early afternoon the clouds are going to clear away from the coast so it is sunshine for everybody and a repeat for monday with sunshine and even warmer temperatures. again for the north bay in sonoma, it is 78 for san francisco and closing in on 80% for 80s on sunday. 70's, you can be shared then it is mostly sunny skies with low 90s in pittsburgh and a gorgeous day for the south bay temperatures are right about normal. it is a high of 83 degrees in san jose, mountain view is 79. here's a new round of the bay. it is a beautiful day for outdoor activities and of the coast is nice about everywhere. it is up around the mid-90s and it is dramatically clear starting tuesday were that clouds return and the sea breeze really it takes a tumble. it is the middle parts to the late part of next week where we're looking at 70's and upper 60s. catherine? >> speaking of weather hurricane earl is weakening into a tropical stor

now accord to go the cdc more than 10 million young people have been diagnosed with the disease. a look at new research about obese and normal weight children with asthma andy rose has more in today's health minute. >>> doctors know that children who are obese are at higher risk of developing asthma than children who are not. but new research suggests that certain lifestyle and genetic factors in some normal-weight children may increase their chances of getting the condition. researchers looked at almost 18,000 children from kind are garthen to fifth grade and fat found some children were unable to process fats as well as others. that coupled with a poor diet and not enough exercise appeared to trigger the onset of asthma even in youngsters not overweight. the researchers who published their findings in a journal of the american though wassic society found some of the normal weight young people had high triglyceride levels and had signs of prediabetes, testing for triglycerides and monitoring blood sugar levels may be a screening tool for childhood asthma regardless of weight. ex

but if you fall between the cracks, we expect the national institutes of health, the cdc, centers for disease control, to do something about it. research with chronic fatigue syndrome, which is very little government money. it may get some slightly in the near future, but it does not have a pill possibility, so very little is happening, and sufferers are so debilitated, so laid out, so deprived of the ability to function, they do not represent a lot to go and beat on the doors of congress or even on the doors of research institutions to make sure the money is invested where it should they. and not diverted. one thing i have seen in every country i live is people ask more of government from this side wall from that side they say they want it smaller, less of it it. i am particularly affected because a friend of mine has lost 20 years of her life from chronic fatigue syndrome. that is just one disease. there are many other diseases in the great archipelago of not undiscovered diseases, but unsupported diseases. hart, diabetes, aids, etcetera. so when you cut the government, the careful

according to the cdc, more than a million americans are infected with hiv. one in five of those infected don't know it and that group accounts for 54% of new infections each year. this new test detects the virus earlier, faster, and with more assurance. it's not just screening for antibodies, but the virus itself. results in 8 to 12 hours. >> i think this will be the standard. this will pick up at least 10% more patients that really have the disease that other tests will not. >> listen to this. even though it's almost twice as sensitive, this new screening costs less than existing hiv tests out there. we are going to be tracking this public health development and let you know when it comes to our area. >>> thank you for that. we are talking really nice temperatures. >> very nice temperatures, which is average. average this time of year is 80. pretty good. >> yeah. >> i do want to talk about the hurricanes. we don't have one, we don't have two, we have three. carl will go away. it's turning. carl will go away quickly. let me start with the satellite picture. c

and the cdc has important, new recommendation for flu shots. re to tell us about what we need to know, is, of course, dr. richard besser, the man who guided us through the h1n1 flu pandemic last year. what's the recommendations this year? >> this year, everything is easier. the cdc recommends flu shot for everyone older than 6 months. you don't want to lose that there's certain groups, pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and with medical conditions, the highest risk, that should get in line right away to get the shot. >> everyone should get it. last year, with pregnant women, there was back and forth on whether or not. >> there was. when you're pregnant, the last thing you want to do is put something in your body that you don't need. but the risk to pregnant women is greater than other women. or the general public. you want to get that shot to protect your life and the life of your baby. >> and only one shot this year. >> this year, one shot covers them both. they had the pandemic strain in the seasonal vaccine. they think that will be

why the cdc is issuing new guidelines for the flu vaccine. >>> look at these numbers. 90 in san jose? we have big changes in your forecast. a look coming up. >>> investigating what went wrong in the bp oil explosion. how a giant piece of evidence could provide the answer to what caused the worst environmental disaster in this nation's history. >>> also, the well-known leader who is trying to help free the three graduates imprisoned in iran. >>> and the millennium climber making his way up the 58 stories of this millennium tower in san francisco. he's about to get to the top. he's a stuntman who has decided to show how he can make it to the top to prove that buildings like this are vulnerable. he's at the top and you see the police officer right there. san francisco police have vowed to arrest this man when he got to the top and it looks like that is about to happen. >> there he is. he's been on -- climbing this building all afternoon. we believe this man to be dan goodwin. he's got somebody, an agent, i suppose, on the sidewalk down along mission street at millennium tower handing out

the cdc has details to help you identify the bugs on their web site. then you've got to find a qualified exterminator, shop around and get written estimates. make sure you ask the technician to show you proof you really have the problem before you pay for any treatment. ask about follow-up. you should see a dramatic drop in the problem within a week or so but make sure your technician is willing to come back with to charge if the bugs don't disappear. and, it's important to note that bed beings are treated different ways depending on where you live and the climate. some get frozen out. others use extreme heat or steam. make sure the exterminator you use has the tools needed to beat the problem here. many experts say what the bombs in in many stores often make the situation worse. joce sterman, abc2 news. >> thank you. >>> friends and family will attend a viewing tonight for joey d' entremont. it's at 6:00 p.m. at the mountain christian church in joppa from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00. the 14-year-old was struck by a car and killed friday night in bel air. police

so i wanted to mention that the cdc is such an amazing program. with my family, i spend a lot of time talking about what those are, because it will be a really important key, and i do not want families and kindergartners to walk in your door and say that there was this other insurance plan. the other thing is the low-cost and free food program. when i filled out my application, i was asked to check a box, and it is not verified until the first day of school, and if that is a criteria for sorting or sending us, that process should have something similar to verify in your address. the last inning is you have gone through this huge process, and it is hard to talk about how the guidelines need to change, by yesterday, treasure island got mine over to the city of san francisco. the pier 70 master plan is in process. pier 48 is going to be online. with the economic situation, it is not going to be for a long time, but it will happen. new development is coming, and you should set up a system so this is not the only guideline in the future. >> we do not v

researchers for the cdc taxed more than 1 how children born between 1994 and 1999. ing immunization records of the children ad their mothers, they found no link between vaccinations and the development of autism. >>> the fta is now considering pulling a dangerous diet pill off the market. meridia was shown to increase the chans of heart attack and stroke. that was almost a year ago but there are no guarantees the fda will pull the plug. the increased risk was slight but european regulators pulled meridia off the market in january. >>> coming up next on fox 5 morning news, riders at risk on metro. thieves have their eyes on your i-pods and cell phones. we'll show you how not to become a victim. >>> we'll bring you latest on today's weather forecast. tucker hard at work. and we'll have a look at the tropics as well. quite active out there. julie wright is here. she will have a look at traffic. stay with us. fox 5 morning news will be right back. n thkeac >>> welcome back. it will be a beautiful day for people to get outside no matter what you are going to do. >> no exc

the cdc said the majority of cases began inside health care facilities like hospitals. they say they've already alerted the medical community and are providing guidance on preventive measures. > a woman in vancouver, washington, now admits that she threw acid in her own face. 28-year-old bethany storro originally told police that a stranger, a black woman approached her on the street last month and splashed acid on her. at the time, her story drew worldwide sympathy. >> once it hit me, i could actually hear bubbling in my skin. if anybody knows any information of the rl that did this to me, you know, if we could all come together and help find her. >> police say parts othe story did notdd up. they searched storro's house yesterday and that's when they say she admitted the attack was self-inflicted. she did it herself. police have not determined the motive for her actions. officials are also woing on a way to return all the mone that was donated to help the woman. >>> a one-time suspect in the aruba disappearance of natalee holloway met with the mher of the missing teena

women are breast feeding. 75% of women start out breast- feeding after birth and that is according to the cdce many give up quickly. at six months, 43% are breast- feeding and 22% nursing at one year and among other things, breast-fed babies are less likely to be obese, at lower risk of diabetes and protects against ear infects and respiratory illnesses. >>> the woman who received a near-total face transplant is urging others to consider about being organ donors. she spoke at the opening of a clinic in cleveland, ohio. her husband shot her back in 2004, leaving her with unimaginable face and bone injuries. she underwent the near total face transplant and thanks to a donor she knows little about. >> i can't thank them enough, you know. it's incredible how one person can change someone's life drastically. >> reporter: she didn't know if she will need surgery. she is not worried because she's living, which is more than what most people thought possible. >> she's brave and good for her. >>> voters hitting the polls to cast their votes and our coverage of today's primaries far from over. >>> comin

by early august, the traceback investigations completed by the cdc, fda and state partners dicated a common source of contamination from a sij farm owned by the decoster family. on august 13, wrooilt county egg issued a voluntary recall of approximatel380 million. on august 19, hillendale, owned by mr. orlando bethel issued a voluntary recall of eggs after being suspected as a potential source of contamination. responsible corporate actors are crucial in maintaining a safe and reliable food instry. companies must observe good manufacturing agricultural practices. the documents and subsequent photographs obtained by this committee raise serious questions about whether both of these companies re consistently maintaining such good practices. particular interest are the d k dockmentes that show the test results done at decoster farms. the contamination is frequent. 72 of environmtal sponges were tested for salmonella and only eight were negative. experts who have spoken to staff have indicated that environmental samples that turn up positive for salmonella may be expected on a farm and do

showing the prevalence of obesity by state in 1985, 25 years ago and not a single state reporting to the cdcan obesity rate greater than 1 in 10 residents but as the years passed, dark blue starts to dominate the map, and by 1997, they had to add new colors, red, dark red, yellow, yellow shows obesity over 20%, and red shows it topped 30% in some states. by last year, only colorado and d.c. maintained an obesity rate under 20%. so the scale says one thing, and the mirror is saying something entirely different to a whole lot of americans. this doctor is it a health and wellness advocate joining us live from new york. looking at these numbers, the fact that 30% of americans say, okay, i'm fine, i'm normal, has overweight become the new normal? >> unfortunately, it has, kyra, but i'm less concerned really with the bmi like was shown in this study and i'm more concerned with people's imagery. most americans will associate being overweight based on what they see in the mirror, not really the numbers that they see on the scale. >> and why is that? >> because body image is really important to ameri

that's the word from the cdc, american medal association and other groups. ines this year will protect against the seasonal flu and h1n1. >> have you have you gotten your shot. >> i got the flu shot last year but not the h1n1. just didn't work. >> this time it is wrapped up in one. >> there is plenty of it out there. >> yes, there is. >> i will get it soon. i don't want to be caught. maybe i was lucky last year. i will take luck, though. let's get lucky with the weather. nice weather ahead for you on this wednesday. sunny skies and lighter winds than yesterday and good temperatures. this morning it is cool, in the upper 60s by 9:00. should be fine this evening for the soccer practice with little ones. the momslikeme.com bus stop forecast it is cool in spots. need a light jacket or sweatshirt with temperatures in the 50s and 60s this morning. partly cloudy and comfortable. in the 50s and 60s. little warmer than this morning. light east winds and sunset 7:16. the equinox by the way, that is a weak front today when we start to fall officially. breezy and warm. l

letter going out to doctors from the american medical association and the cdc nine other medical groups urging the importance of vaccination for pregnant woman and also helps them find a shot. any kind of flu is risky during pregnancy and for mother and baby alive. last year the swine flu brought extra attention to the need for vaccinations. elizabeth joins us, did you get the letter yet? >> not as of yet, no. >> here you go. >> thank you. >> you wanted to add about, working to combine the swine flu with the regular flu shot this year. >> not going to be required to get the seasonal flu shot and h1n1 shot, it'll be combined in the same injection, only have to get one shot this year. >> how many pharmacists are in the state of maryland ready to give these shots out? >> it's an exciting time for pharmacy, we have great information, but there are almost 1,000 pharmacists and that number will rise that are certified in the state of maryland to give the injections. it's an exciting time for us. we're able to play a bigger role in immunizations. >> who should get it? >> well this year, they c

the cdc, a study out of mississippi last year they can't show that it spreads disease. i wouldn't bet against that. >> creepy. i tried to ignore the story until they evacuated a times square movie theater around the corner from fox news. watch the reaction from new yorkers. >> i don't need bed bugs in my clothes or in my life. they closed down a couple weeks for something similar. they thought they got rid of it. apparently not. >> i think these things happen. they are ready to sell tickets and ignore the problems shut down a couple of the show times and fumigate. >> i promised my son we were going to go. shake it off before we go into the house. >> can you shake it off? >> no put your clothes in the dry ar. they love carbon dioxide so dry ice gets rid of them. >> you can put dry ice under your bed it catches them and freezes them. dogs can sniff them out. >> is this the worse infestation problem in the nation right now? >> it is up there. ants is the number one problem in the industry right now. bed bugs may be number one in the next couple years. it is become becoming

according to the cdc, high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctorsisits, and 30,000 hospitalizations annually. this past friday, 16-year-old antonio rovas collapsed on his high school track, running a routine drill. he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead of apparent heat exhaustion. and last week, hayward dennison of central catholic high school of oregon scored the winning touchdown. moments later, dennison felt his heart racing. >> i got back up and i was trying to breathe a lot more. >> reporter: then he collapsed of a heart attack. his heart stopped for about two minutes before a nurse in the stands helped revive him. turns out he has a heart condition. something doctors previously diagnosed as asthma. his father is now fighting to mandate heart screenings for all high school athletes. >> i want this a law. i won't stop. i'm going to push it that no other family has to go through it. >> reporter: dan harris, abc news, new york. >> the coach canceled the team's next game, giving them time to mourn. >> having grown up in texas, f

by early august, the traceback investigations completed by the cdc, fda and state partners indicated a common source of contamination from a sij farm owned by the decoster family. on august 13, wrooilt county egg issued a voluntary recall of approximately 380 million. on august 19, hillendale, owned by mr. orlando bethel issued a voluntary recall of eggs after being suspected as a potential sourcef contamination. responsible corporate actors are crucial in maintaining a safe and reliable food industry. companies must observe good manufacturing agricultural practices. the documents and subsequent photographs obtained by this committee raise serious questions about whether both of these companies were consistently maintaining such good practices. particul interest are the do dockmentes that show the test results done at decoster farms. the contamition is frequent. 72 of environmental sponges were tested for salmonella and only eight were negative. experts who have spoken to staff have indicated that environmental samples that turn positive for salmonella may be expected on a farm and do

. >>> this the cdc estimates .7 million people a year are sickened and 100,000 are killed in hospitals each year. mark bennett checked in to a hospital with a virus and within days was infected with a bacteria. >> i stood with my dad and told him i loved him forever. he died. bruce leshan spoke to a doctor at johns hopkins in baltimore who has been able to drive down one infection to zero with a simple to do list for fors and nurses. >> we need this checklist. it is an item that we check off to make sure that doctors adhere to each step of the procedure one of the things is something that weren't stocked and there are a number of supplies. so we have are a cart that makes sure we have all the equipment that we need. so here we have caps that i would put on my head. masks i would put on. i have gloves and then i have the actual kit to place the catheter all stored in one place. have i washed my hands before placing this? have i placed a cap, gown, mask an sterile gloves on? these are all the equipment needed to make sure that i'm sterile. and then what you do is you would get a sterile

. >> ranked 7 on the cdc's list of most hazardous substances in the environment, linked to cancers and young children. >> all we have to do for the test is hit start. >> the center of environmental health allowed parents to test children's jewelry with the x-ray machine and the cadmium levels were shocking. these samples are from a variety of retailers, household names and the jewelry is tested whether it's the latch or the charm. >> this was purchased at wal-mart, miley cyrus's line of jewelry. we found quite a bit of cadmium in her line. >> olivia's blue beads were put to the test. it had lead, lots of it, probably because it was made before the lead ban. >> i thought i was being a good dad by paying attention to the food she eats but now i have to pay attention to the minerals in the toys she plays with, too. >> the senator urged governor schwarzenegger to sign her bill so parents wouldn't have to worry about it. the toy association has backed off its opposition and is now neutral. nanette miranda, abc 7 news. >> a bay area restaurant that could be voted best in the nation. we'll sh

at the turn of the last century the cdc, centers for disease control, celebrated what the last centuryple who have to work for a living. this is just the graph of americans killed annually in mining over the decades. west virginia, right? over there on the left side with roughly 13,000 americans dying in mines in a year, more than 30 americans dying a day in just that one industry. those would be john raese's good old days. the past century has brought us all sorts of anti-capitalism stuff like mining regulations that brought the death rate of miners down to just merely horrifying from apocalyptic. it brought us rules against child labor. also brought us, you know, weekends which many americans find handy to this day. but, remember, democrats don't want to risk a national campaign in these elections by saying republ republicans are looking after rich people and not the middle class. remember, democrats think this year that that message might not stick. >> i made my money the old-fashioned way. i inherited it. n ] when i went n medicare, i did the numbers. that was the moment of truth.

to provide them with materials such as the clipboard sticker that we have here that is provided by the cdcthis one is actually co branded with the u.s.a. football organization, although many others have as well, other organizations. it basically t the injury occur are the things you can look for and when in doubt, you sit that player out. >> could this measure have adverse implications? could it ultimately cause players to get up say, hey, i'm okay and get back in and keep playing despite their injury? >> well, quite honestly, that is what's happening now and what we don't have are individuals who can then identify when they are not okay and this will also make the point to the players themselves and their teammates about the risks of this injury to the brain, something you don't want to play around with and unfortunately some where we have had pretty bad outcomes. >> i know there are new helmets out. but are there other ways, preventative measures, other ways to keep these kids from getting hurt as often? >> the helmets are actually not as much a prevention. they may, obviously, help the

the cdc is suggesting everyone over six months and older get the shot, not just those considered at risk. the shot has hit pharmacies and doctors offices early this year, a sharp contrast to the delays and shortages last year. >>> teens will love the next story. the top health officer in kansas says high schoolers need more sleep even if it means starting classes later. adults need to do more to prevent what they call teenage sleep deprivation. a survey shows only about 15% of teens get 8 1/2 hours of sleep on school nights, and they actually need nine or ten, more than school-aged kids. the solutions, one of them? pushing back the start times of schools to improve performance and attendance. >> a couple weeks ago, we talked to a doctor who advocated the same thing. >> if i recall correctly, he said parents got together and succeeded in getting the start of high school moved back to kids could get more sleep. >> maybe i wouldn't have had so many tardies if that was the case at my high school. >> mike inouye has the day off because we expect things to be holiday light, but ria is here wit

consider this, the cdc says 34% of americans are clinically obese. bese. pretty huge disconnect. well, now another u.s. city is tackling the obesity epidemic. a stop the sale of sugary drinks in city-owned buildings. thanks very much for being with us. good afternoon. >> my pleasure. >> we talked to the american beverage association and they represent big soda makers like coke and pepsi. here's a statement they gave us -- do they have a point? >> no. i mean, my perspective on this is that sugary beverages are the lowest hanging food available to us. we know people can have as many as, especially teenagers, up to 20% of the daily calorie intake by these beverages. seems like if you can provide an alternative to these, that may solve a big part of the problem. changing people's cultures, what they want to eat, to me is much more difficult proposition. >> so, if you just don't make it available, you figure they'll do something healthier, like buy bottled water? >> yeah, but some won't. at the health center which i represent on this committee, we banned s

the cdc, centers for disease control and prevention, praised him for drawing attention to the aids epidemic. this is a man who has known presidents, who knows celebrities, who deals with them on a regular basis. his scope is widespread. this isn't just in the united states. people around the world who are used to watching bishop eddie long with keeping a close eye on this scandal as well to what develops and, specifically, what he says today. >> josh, certainly not shy of the spotlight except for this past week, which is why we will continue to file this story as we see hem for the -- him for the first time since these allegations have surfaced. thank you, josh. >> sure. >>> well, has the midterm elections close in, the campaigning starting to move into a higher gear. faced with the prospect of losing a lot of seats in congress, democrats put out a call for their heavy ritters including the president and an even more popular ex-president. here's cnn senior political editor, mark preston. mark? >> reporter: good morning, drew. 37 days until election day, and the week is kicking off with pres

according to the cdc, high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor0,000 hospitalizations annually. this past friday, 16-year-old antonio robis collapsed on his high school track running a routine drill. he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead of apparent heat exhaustion. and last week, hayward demison of central catholic high school in oregon, scored the winning touchdown. moments later demison felt his heart racing. >> i got back up, and i was -- i was trying to breathe a lot more and then -- >> he collapsed of a heart attack. his heart stopped for about two minutes before a nurse in the stands helped revive him. turns out he has a heart condition, something doctors previously diagnosed as asthma. his father is now fighting to mandate heart screenings for all high school athletes. >> i want this a law, and i won't stop. i'm going to push it that no other family has to go through it. >> for more on this, we're joined now by physical medicine specialist dr. ian smith who is in chicago. ian, good morning to you. >> good morning, dan.

the cdc conducted that study and got those numbers. in, depending on who you ask, it's either a serious force to be reckoned with or a cause to be avoid.prosecute for christine o'donnell, palin's support, that was a welcome gift for her. >> you betcha! there is another woman i gotta thank. you betcha. thank you, governor bale palin, for your endorsement. she got behind us war weary folks .gave us a boost of encouragement when we needed it. and she was a vote against the politics of personal destruction. >> so far, the former governor of alaska has endorsed 35 candidates throughout the primary season. of those, 24 have won and only 11 have lost. but other than giving speeches and posting comments on facebook, palin's political intentions have become a mystery for some, as well. shashanna, thanks for being here. >> things for having me. >> every single baseball team would love to have sarah palin in the cages there. her hit rate. is that influence or luck? you've reported with her, you've followed her throughout the 2008 presidential elec

the cdc says one in every three adults over age 65 will have a bad fall, hip fractures, brain injuries result and some of them end up in the hospital for a really long time but a study found teaching seniors basic exercises to strengthen balance and leg muscles can drastically cut fractures from falling. exercise builds muscles and bone mass, which can make a huge difference in keeping your balance steady. >>> with smoking now band in most -- banned in most public places, die hard smokers are looking for new ways to feed their nicotine habit but as andre ron reports one product growing in popularity raises concerns. >> reporter: like most places of businesses these days, marie's employer has a strict nonsmoking policy. >> i can smoke it anywhere and no one can say anything to me about it. >> reporter: the it is an electronic cigarette. it's tobaccoless and runs on a battery. when she inhales, liquid nicotine and other chemicals from this cartridge are turned into a thick odorless vapor but not everyone is crazy about these. >> we are deeply concerned these products are being sold in sh

. >> reporter: it ranks seventh on the cdc's list of hazardous substances in the environment. >> allo test it is just hit start. >> reporter: the senator and the center for environmental health allowed parents to check their children's jewelry are the x-ray machine, and the cadmium levels were shocking. these samples are from a variety of retailers that are household naimtion and eachnames and each component of the jewelry is tested, whether it's the latch or the charm. >> this one was purchased at wal-mart highly my lie miley cyrus line of jewelry. >> livia's blue beads were put to the test. it didn't have cadmium but it had lead, lots of it, probably because it was made before the lead ban. >> i thought i was being a good dad by paying to attention attention to the food she ate now i have to worry about the toys she plays with. >> the toy association has backed off the proposition and is now neutral. >> up next a bay area restaurant that could be voted best in the nation. we'll show you what makes sweet fingers so special and let you know w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w w

. >> egg farr owners believe the meal and bone meal in the chicken feed is where the contamination originateed. >>>cdctic resistant bacteria ii spreading worldwide. originateddin indiana and spread all over the world, including 35 states in the uus. as the bug continues to mutate and infect people without antibiotics. theesick must depend on their own immune systems and then fend for ttemselves. >> we do notthave drugs for thhse multi-drug resistant super if a bug is causing a major disease and yoo do not treat it, 20 percent might get better. 80 percent may go on to die. >> most f tte cases nvolve people who were treated in indian hospitals but the bug ii easily transferable. %->> go straaght to chief region meteorologist vytas reid with a look at this weekend. >> we are talking about first of all, season change. and that occurred about five minutes agoo so autumn has officially begun. and it happened at about 11:zero 9:00 pm. this evening. just a few minutes ago. so goodbye ssmmer, hello fall.3 ww have to feel like summer out there with the temperatuues warm. skyccm shows clear conditions right now.