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Overuse of Antibiotics Proven Ineffective

Overuse of Antibiotics Proven Ineffective

Doctors are looking to adopt new strategies to curb overuse of antibiotics, which leads to immunity. Watch »

Apr 15, 2013
High Lead Levels in the Home

High Lead Levels in the Home

Parents of 6-year-old Brooklyn Schneiderman were shocked to learn that the source of their young daughter's... Watch »

Apr 15, 2013
Woman Fights for Pregnancy Rights

Woman Fights for Pregnancy Rights

Peggy Young lost her job once she became pregnant. Now she's fighting to protect other women in the workplace. Watch »

Apr 15, 2013
High Court to Consider Whether Genes Can Be Patented

High Court to Consider Whether Genes Can Be Patented

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case that challenges the idea that companies can patent... Read »

Apr 15, 2013
Chicago Docs Keeping an Eye on New Bird Flu Outbreak

Chicago Docs Keeping an Eye on New Bird Flu Outbreak

Chinese patients who've gotten sick contracted the disease from animals. There aren't yet any known cases... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
FDA Cites Safety Problems at 30 Specialty Pharmacies

FDA Cites Safety Problems at 30 Specialty Pharmacies

Food and Drug Administration inspectors have found potential safety problems at all but one of the 31... Read »

Apr 12, 2013
Ex-Olympian Copes With Early Memory Loss

Ex-Olympian Copes With Early Memory Loss

Marilyn White, a former Olympic runner, first noticed signs of memory loss when she forgot the words to a song... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Meat Cuts Marinating With New Names

Meat Cuts Marinating With New Names

Where's the beef? New labels aim to make meat shopping more "consumer friendly." Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Airports Easing Travel for Autistic Children

Airports Easing Travel for Autistic Children

Travel can be stressful for anyone, but for kids with autism, crowded airports and security screenings can... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Coma Patient Regains Memory After 5 Years

Coma Patient Regains Memory After 5 Years

79-year-old woman awakens from five year coma after falling out of bed, memory in tact and ready to live life... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Survivor's Account from Texas College Stabbing

Survivor's Account from Texas College Stabbing

Lone Star College student Andrea Cervantes describes the horrific rampage at the CyFair campus and her decision... Watch »

Apr 11, 2013
Louisiana Company Recalls Deli Meat

Louisiana Company Recalls Deli Meat

Illinois among states where possibly tainted products shipped for distribution. Read »

Apr 11, 2013
Preemies, New Mothers Connect Using iPads

Preemies, New Mothers Connect Using iPads

Mothers of babies who are admitted to the neo-natal intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angele... Watch »

Apr 11, 2013
Students Push for Integrated Prom

Students Push for Integrated Prom

For decades parents and students of Georgia's Wilcox County High School have held separate parties for white student... Watch »

Apr 10, 2013
At This Gym, Boxers Fight More Than People

At This Gym, Boxers Fight More Than People

Rock Steady Boxing is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit gym in Indianapolis that offers a unique kind of physical exercise t... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Autism: Early Intervention is Key

Autism: Early Intervention is Key

Parents and therapists say early diagnosis and therapy of Autism can make a huge Watch »

Apr 10, 2013
Teens Learn Dangers of Drunk Driving

Teens Learn Dangers of Drunk Driving

Some Long Island teenagers are experiencing the dangers of driving drunk before they ever get behind the Watch »

Apr 10, 2013
Patients Make Push for Medical Marijuana

Patients Make Push for Medical Marijuana

Some form of legalized marijuana is now available in more than a third of the country, and a state legislator wants... Watch »

Apr 9, 2013
Sleeping Soundly Means Good Health

Sleeping Soundly Means Good Health

Snoring, teeth grinding and other common problems could be signs of a more serious sleep disorder. WNDU-TV's Mauree Watch »

Apr 9, 2013
Elective C-sections Reduced

Elective C-sections Reduced

Elective C-sections down 85% in wake of recommendation from March of Dimes. NBC's Erika Edwards reports. Watch »

Apr 9, 2013
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