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Pediatricians Carefully Take on the Gun Lobby

Pediatricians Carefully Take on the Gun Lobby

The American Academy of Pediatrics has begun carefully lobbying Congress to pass gun control measures, sending more... Read »

May 13, 2013
Americans Spending Less on Medicine

Americans Spending Less on Medicine

A flood of inexpensive generic drugs is one reason an IMS report found U.S. spending on prescription... Watch »

May 10, 2013
1 in 8 Baby Boomers Reports Memory Loss: Study

1 in 8 Baby Boomers Reports Memory Loss: Study

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 13 percent of people 60 or older... Watch »

May 9, 2013
Diaper Free Potty Training Gains Popularity

Diaper Free Potty Training Gains Popularity

A group of mothers has decided to toss the diapers and potty train their small babies. "Elimination communication" i Watch »

May 9, 2013
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
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 Allows Paralyzed Patients to Walk

Exoskeleton Allows Paralyzed Patients to Walk

This life-changing technology — a bionic exoskeleton that works with motion sensors and motorized joints —... Watch »

May 7, 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
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
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
Report Raises Concerns About Ground Turkey

Report Raises Concerns About Ground Turkey

A Consumer Reports study raises questions and concerns about antibiotic resistant bacteria in ground turkey. Read »

Apr 30, 2013
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Comcast NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride
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