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• Most of us consume more salt than we should—even though it can pack on pounds and send blood pressure sky-high—and 2010 guidelines may be even more restrictive. But some scientists are questioning whether people not at risk for hypertension should really worry so much about sodium consumption, and instead just let their brain be the judge. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]

• We’re halfway through October, so you’ve likely seen your fair share of pink ribbon products and emotional breast cancer stories. But how much do you really know about the organizations behind the cause? Here’s an interesting background on Breast Cancer Awareness Month. [Know Cancer]

• For your viewing pleasure, 130 crazy pumpkin carvings: Try making one this weekend! Your jack-o’-lantern’s guts won’t make for great pie filling (you need smaller baking pumpkins for that), but be sure to roast the seeds for a nutritious, delicious snack. [Walyou]

• Nursing home neglect, sadly, is nothing new, but this grisly discovery at an Everett, Wash., facility reminds us why all caregivers should be on the lookout for potential signs of abuse. [HeraldNet]

• The world breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday when little Falcon “Balloon Boy” Heene was discovered unharmed in his attic. But for a few terrifying hours, we were glued to our computers. As the hubbub dies down, one doctor blogger answers the question: Why exactly do we care? [Psychology Today]

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