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 »
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 »
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 »
Be Healthy : Leaning Robots
Teaching students with learning disabilities and Autism has unique challenges. Now a pilot program is... Watch »
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 »
Dad Delivers Premature Baby at Home
Ronald Rey, a father from Hialeah, had to pull double duty when his baby refused to Watch »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Donate Blood and Save Lives
Donate blood, then take a tour of our state-of-the-art television station in West Hartford. Read »
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 »
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 »
Pregnant Rider Questions Metro Manners
A pregnant Metro rider details her experiences with seemingly able-bodied Metro riders who don't give up... Watch »
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 »
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 »
Marlboro Maker Altria Jumping Into E-Cigarettes
The biggest cigarette maker in the U.S. is getting into the electronic cigarette Read »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Special Ed Prom Thrills Students with Special Needs
Parents and volunteers organize prom for special needs students. Maryalice Demler reports. Watch »


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