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Service Dogs Get Free Eye Exams at Hollywood Animal Hospital

Service Dogs Get Free Eye Exams at Hollywood Animal Hospital

Service dogs who spend their days visiting patients at hospitals giving hope and help became patients... Watch »

May 9, 2013
Giant, Toxic Snail Invasion

Giant, Toxic Snail Invasion

A dangerous, disease-spreading African snail was discovered in the backyard of a Houston, Texas home. Researchers sa Watch »

May 8, 2013
Drug Could Burn Fat Without Surgery

Drug Could Burn Fat Without Surgery

ATX-101, a new drug being tested in the Bay Area, may be the first-of-its-kind to get rid of that unwanted... Watch »

May 8, 2013
School Closed After Teen Dies of Bacterial Meningitis

School Closed After Teen Dies of Bacterial Meningitis

While it's believed there's no risk to students or staff, Lindblom Math and Science Academy High School on the city'... Read »

May 7, 2013
To Fight Fraud, Pfizer Sells Viagra Directly to Patients Online

To Fight Fraud, Pfizer Sells Viagra Directly to Patients Online

Pfizer is selling its popular erectile dysfunction pill to patients on its website to combat fake versions of... Watch »

May 7, 2013
Exoskeleton Systems Help Paralyzed to Walk

Exoskeleton Systems Help Paralyzed to Walk

ReWalk and Parker Indego systems allow for greater mobility for those who can't use the lower portion of... Watch »

May 6, 2013
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No "Sex Superbug" In the U.S., Gonorrhea Still an Issue

Public health officials have dismissed rumors that "sex superbug," an antibiotic-resistant strain... Read »

May 6, 2013
Young Cancer Patients Fight Disease Through Online Games

Young Cancer Patients Fight Disease Through Online Games

"Re-Mission 2" is a group of browser-based games created by the non-profit health and technology... Read »

May 4, 2013
How to Get Started On A Fitness Regimen

How to Get Started On A Fitness Regimen

Representatives from Planet Fitness, who are hosting the Biggest Loser auditions Saturday, discuss the best ways to... Watch »

May 3, 2013
(Some) Stress is Good For You: Study

(Some) Stress is Good For You: Study

Not sure how entrepreneurs (or their spouses) will take this news, but University of California researchers... Read »

May 3, 2013
Abandoned Ponies Bringing Comfort to the Disabled

Abandoned Ponies Bringing Comfort to the Disabled

Some ponies once abandoned by their owners are now helping people facing serious life challenges, thanks to Throwawa... Watch »

May 3, 2013
Gov't Data Shows Disturbing Rise in Middle-Aged Suicide

Gov't Data Shows Disturbing Rise in Middle-Aged Suicide

Latest reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show an alarming rise in suicide rates... Read »

May 2, 2013
Pause Before You Pucker: Lipstick May Contain Toxins

Pause Before You Pucker: Lipstick May Contain Toxins

Watch out, ladies — before you pucker up, make sure your lips aren't covered in Watch »

May 3, 2013
Family Turns Loss of 7-Year-Old Daughter Into Hope for Others

Family Turns Loss of 7-Year-Old Daughter Into Hope for Others

An Orange County family is trying to help others after their daughter died from a rare, aggressive form of... Watch »

May 2, 2013
DOJ Appeals Order to Lift Morning-After Pill Age Limits

DOJ Appeals Order to Lift Morning-After Pill Age Limits

The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after... Read »

May 1, 2013
Early Help for Babies With Spina Bifida

Early Help for Babies With Spina Bifida

Doctors are now able to perform life-changing surgery on babies diagnosed with Spina Bifida before they're even born... Watch »

May 1, 2013
Hospital, Parents Grateful for Kim, Kanye Generosity

Hospital, Parents Grateful for Kim, Kanye Generosity

Pregnant celebrity couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have directed their friends, family and fans to donate to th... Watch »

Apr 30, 2013
Bishop Trotter to Have Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Bishop Trotter to Have Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Pastor of Chicago's Sweet Holy Name Church says doctors say his prognosis is "good." Read »

Apr 30, 2013
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Morning-After Pill

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Morning-After Pill

The FDA is approving the morning-after pill for over-the-counter sales — but it's still limiting the... Read »

May 1, 2013
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