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CDC: Fecal Bacteria Common in Swimming Pools

CDC: Fecal Bacteria Common in Swimming Pools

Health officials at the CDC say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer. And they say contaminated water leading to disease outbreaks is becoming common nationwide. Watch »

May 20, 2013
Thousands Turn Out for Free Trip to the Dentist

Thousands Turn Out for Free Trip to the Dentist

The lines outside the San Jose Convention Center started forming Friday morning as the first people began to... Watch »

May 18, 2013
High School Removes Photos of Pregnant Students

High School Removes Photos of Pregnant Students

A Michigan high school removed full body photos of pregnant students from their yearbook. WOOD's Heather Walker tell Watch »

May 17, 2013
If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus,

If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus, "It'd Be Pandemic": Expert

Half of the U.S. population aged 40 and older suffer with a sexual dysfunction. And experts say these... Watch »

May 16, 2013
High Tech Remote Gives Breast Cancer Patients Control

High Tech Remote Gives Breast Cancer Patients Control

There is heightened interest in breast reconstruction after Angelina Jolie said she underwent the procedure followin... Watch »

May 15, 2013
Stars React to Jolie's Announcement

Stars React to Jolie's Announcement

Stars took time out from the ABC's Upfront party to react to news of Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy. Watch »

May 15, 2013
The Caveman Diet

The Caveman Diet

The new health craze called the Paleo or Caveman diet hits Florida. WFLA's Natalie Shepherd reports. Watch »

May 15, 2013
Teacher's Cancer Fight Imparts Valuable Lessons

Teacher's Cancer Fight Imparts Valuable Lessons

A Texas science teacher with pancreatic cancer is using her fight against a seemingly impossible foe to... Watch »

May 15, 2013
Judge OKs $40M in Refunds for

Judge OKs $40M in Refunds for "Weight Loss" Sneakers

Those with approved claims will be able to get a maximum repayment for their purchase — up to $80 per pair... Read »

May 15, 2013
Bay Area Doctors Counsel Women Facing Genetic Markers

Bay Area Doctors Counsel Women Facing Genetic Markers

Angelina Jolie's decision to remove her breasts is not a new concept to doctors and patients here in the Bay Watch »

May 14, 2013
Tracking High-Tech Health Care

Tracking High-Tech Health Care

It's a $2.6 trillion industry that almost every one of us has struggled with -- health care. Watch »

May 14, 2013
Google CEO Larry Page Discloses Medical Problem

Google CEO Larry Page Discloses Medical Problem

Google CEO discloses vocal cord problem Read »

May 14, 2013
Jolie Brings Attention to Genetic Testing

Jolie Brings Attention to Genetic Testing

Genetic testing in the spotlight, thanks to Angelina Jolie Watch »

May 14, 2013
Cancer Survivors Commend Jolie on Preventative Mastectomy

Cancer Survivors Commend Jolie on Preventative Mastectomy

Cancer survivors and fellow celebrities are praising Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo—and share the... Read »

May 14, 2013
Avoiding Joint Replacement

Avoiding Joint Replacement

New treatment helps some patients avoid surgery. Britney Glaser reports. Watch »

May 14, 2013
New Device Detects Dangerous Melanoma

New Device Detects Dangerous Melanoma

Every hour, someone in the United States dies from melanoma. Despite efforts to raise awareness about sun protection... Watch »

May 14, 2013
New Options for Breast Cancer Surgery

New Options for Breast Cancer Surgery

Women with breast cancer now have more surgical options to treat their disease and save more of their Watch »

May 14, 2013
Obama Administration Appeals Morning-After Pill Ruling

Obama Administration Appeals Morning-After Pill Ruling

President Barack Obama's administration filed an appeal Monday, as expected, of a judge's decision last... Read »

May 13, 2013
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
Crohn's Disease Awareness

Crohn's Disease Awareness

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract that may affect as many... Watch »

May 12, 2013
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