ST. LOUIS — An obese eighth-grader's death during a football conditioning lap has revived the debate over testing of children's hearts before they engage in sports or strenuous activity.
383-pound eighth-grade athlete's death revives heart testing debate
Monday, August 24, 2009 | 4:34 p.m. CDT
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