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Number of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Growing
Last Updated: 8:26 AM 03/16/10 - Non-Melanoma skin cancers are on the rise.
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School Lunches Linked to Kids' Obesity
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Last Updated: 8:13 AM 03/16/10 - Children who eat school lunches are more likely to be overweight or obese than kids who bring lunch from home (Full Story)
Preventing Sports Injuries
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Last Updated: 11:02 PM 03/12/10 - Spring is almost here and outdoor activities including sports will be enjoyed by many. But since sports in Texas can be played all year long, more and more children are getting injured all year long. (Full Story)
Students Urged to get Vaccinated Before Spring Break
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Last Updated: 9:45 AM 03/12/10 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding college students that the best way to stay healthy for Spring Break is to get the H1N1 vaccine. (Full Story)
Children Turning to Inhaling to Get High
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Last Updated: 9:46 AM 03/12/10 - Health experts are warning that more children are inhaling chemicals found in your home in order to get high. (Full Story)
Overuse Causes Child Sports Injuries
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Last Updated: 8:17 AM 03/11/10 - With more kids playing sports year-round, doctors warn they should be watched very closely for injuries. (Full Story)
Botox to Treat Muscle Spasms
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Last Updated: 8:13 AM 03/11/10 - Botox is not just for wrinkles any more. (Full Story)
New Implanted Heart Pumps Give Hope to More Heart Failure Patients
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Last Updated: 10:43 PM 03/10/10 - New hope for the thousands of Americans waiting for a heart transplant. Doctors have a new and improved artificial heart. (Full Story)
Vitamin D Linked to Immune System
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Last Updated: 11:25 AM 03/09/10 - Scientists may have figured out why the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, is essential to good health. (Full Story)
Moderate Drinking May Help Keep Weight Off of Women
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Last Updated: 11:17 AM 03/09/10 - A new study finds women who drink alcohol moderately, especially red wine, are less likely to battle obesity. (Full Story)
Over-the-Counter Painkillers Linked to Hearing Loss
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Last Updated: 8:06 AM 03/08/10 - New research suggests that over-the-counter painkillers can lead to hearing loss. (Full Story)
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