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Kids Learn How to "Smoke" Alcohol

Doctors are growing concerned over a new, potentially dangerous way young people are consuming alcohol: smoking it. Chris Glorioso reports. Watch »

Jun 19, 2013
Chicago Hospital Allows Visiting Hours For Pets

Chicago Hospital Allows Visiting Hours For Pets

Experts say they've seen physical changes in patients who receive visits from cherished pets while in the hospital. Watch »

Jun 19, 2013
Obesity Is a Disease, Doctors' Group Says

Obesity Is a Disease, Doctors' Group Says

The influential doctors' group doesn't have any official say in the matter — but its designation could have... Read »

Jun 18, 2013
Be Healthy :  Leaning Robots

Be Healthy : Leaning Robots

Teaching students with learning disabilities and Autism has unique challenges. Now a pilot program is... Watch »

Jun 18, 2013
6 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

6 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

One in three Americans will have high blood pressure at least once in their life. Here are some simple ways... Watch »

Jun 18, 2013
Dad Delivers Premature Baby at Home

Dad Delivers Premature Baby at Home

Ronald Rey, a father from Hialeah, had to pull double duty when his baby refused to Watch »

Jun 18, 2013
Summer Camp

Summer Camp "Swat Team" Kids Fight West Nile Virus

A summer camp in Irving is urging children to fight the bite. The city's goal is to have 1,000 students... Watch »

Jun 18, 2013
New Weight-Loss Drug Developed in Bay Area

New Weight-Loss Drug Developed in Bay Area

New drug approved by FDA appears to help people make a big first step toward much needed weight loss. Terry McSweene Watch »

Jun 18, 2013
Lab-Grown Organs May Work One Day Soon

Lab-Grown Organs May Work One Day Soon

Some types of experimental lab-grown body parts are now implanted in people and working well, but challenges remain... Watch »

Jun 17, 2013
Donate Blood and Save Lives

Donate Blood and Save Lives

Donate blood, then take a tour of our state-of-the-art television station in West Hartford. Read »

Jun 14, 2013
New Lungs Buy Time But Don't Cure Cystic Fibrosis

New Lungs Buy Time But Don't Cure Cystic Fibrosis

Sarah Murnaghan, the Pennsylvania 10-year-old whose family went to court to win her a new lung, has bought... Watch »

Jun 14, 2013
Patients, Industry Alike Hail Ruling on Gene Patents

Patients, Industry Alike Hail Ruling on Gene Patents

"I think this is a green light for us to go ahead with our testing," said Dr. Harry Ostrer, one of the... Read »

Jun 13, 2013
Pregnant Rider Questions Metro Manners

Pregnant Rider Questions Metro Manners

A pregnant Metro rider details her experiences with seemingly able-bodied Metro riders who don't give up... Watch »

Jun 13, 2013
Court OKs Gov't's Morning-After Pill Rule Change

Court OKs Gov't's Morning-After Pill Rule Change

A federal judge has approved President Barack Obama's administration's concession to make emergency... Read »

Jun 12, 2013
Terrifying Anti-Drunk Video Goes Viral

Terrifying Anti-Drunk Video Goes Viral

A viral British anti-drunk driving campaign video is receiving a lot of attention for a sobering strategy that aims... Watch »

Jun 12, 2013
Marlboro Maker Altria Jumping Into E-Cigarettes

Marlboro Maker Altria Jumping Into E-Cigarettes

The biggest cigarette maker in the U.S. is getting into the electronic cigarette Read »

Jun 12, 2013
Study Pinpoints Moment Heels Will Cause You Pain

Study Pinpoints Moment Heels Will Cause You Pain

It’s no secret that high heels are painful -- but you can lengthen the time you wear them by watching the clock. A... Read »

Jun 12, 2013
Feds to Drop Effort to Block Morning-After Pill Access

Feds to Drop Effort to Block Morning-After Pill Access

The federal government will drop its efforts to restrict young teens' access to emergency contraception,... Read »

Jun 10, 2013
Transplant Board to Allow Kids Special Consideration

Transplant Board to Allow Kids Special Consideration

The board that oversees organ transplants in the U.S. voted Monday to let children's doctors appeal for... Read »

Jun 10, 2013
Special Ed Prom Thrills Students with Special Needs

Special Ed Prom Thrills Students with Special Needs

Parents and volunteers organize prom for special needs students. Maryalice Demler reports. Watch »

Jun 10, 2013
21st Century Solutions
The NBCUniversal Foundation is partnering with NBC Connecticut to launch 21st Century Solutions, a grant challenge for local non-profit organizations implementing new and innovative programs. Now through July 31, we’re looking for fresh ideas that are moving our... Read more
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