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Ex-Olympian Copes With Early Memory Loss

Ex-Olympian Copes With Early Memory Loss

Marilyn White, a former Olympic runner, first noticed signs of memory loss when she forgot the words to a song... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Meat Cuts Marinating With New Names

Meat Cuts Marinating With New Names

Where's the beef? New labels aim to make meat shopping more "consumer friendly." Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Airports Easing Travel for Autistic Children

Airports Easing Travel for Autistic Children

Travel can be stressful for anyone, but for kids with autism, crowded airports and security screenings can... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Coma Patient Regains Memory After 5 Years

Coma Patient Regains Memory After 5 Years

79-year-old woman awakens from five year coma after falling out of bed, memory in tact and ready to live life... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Survivor's Account from Texas College Stabbing

Survivor's Account from Texas College Stabbing

Lone Star College student Andrea Cervantes describes the horrific rampage at the CyFair campus and her decision... Watch »

Apr 11, 2013
Preemies, New Mothers Connect Using iPads

Preemies, New Mothers Connect Using iPads

Mothers of babies who are admitted to the neo-natal intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angele... Watch »

Apr 11, 2013
Students Push for Integrated Prom

Students Push for Integrated Prom

For decades parents and students of Georgia's Wilcox County High School have held separate parties for white student... Watch »

Apr 10, 2013
At This Gym, Boxers Fight More Than People

At This Gym, Boxers Fight More Than People

Rock Steady Boxing is a one-of-a-kind nonprofit gym in Indianapolis that offers a unique kind of physical exercise t... Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
Autism: Early Intervention is Key

Autism: Early Intervention is Key

Parents and therapists say early diagnosis and therapy of Autism can make a huge Watch »

Apr 10, 2013
Teens Learn Dangers of Drunk Driving

Teens Learn Dangers of Drunk Driving

Some Long Island teenagers are experiencing the dangers of driving drunk before they ever get behind the Watch »

Apr 10, 2013
Sleeping Soundly Means Good Health

Sleeping Soundly Means Good Health

Snoring, teeth grinding and other common problems could be signs of a more serious sleep disorder. WNDU-TV's Mauree Watch »

Apr 9, 2013
Elective C-sections Reduced

Elective C-sections Reduced

Elective C-sections down 85% in wake of recommendation from March of Dimes. NBC's Erika Edwards reports. Watch »

Apr 9, 2013
Toxic Ingredients in Everyday Foods

Toxic Ingredients in Everyday Foods

Many foods sold in the U.S. contain chemicals banned in other countries. WFLA's Gayle Guyardo reports. Watch »

Apr 9, 2013
Flash Drives Putting Seniors at Ease

Flash Drives Putting Seniors at Ease

Flash drives are being made available to seniors who wish to have pertinent medical information on their person... Watch »

Apr 9, 2013
Bird Flu Fears Grow

Bird Flu Fears Grow

George Kiriyama reports. Watch »

Apr 5, 2013
Extra Weight Makes Hybrid Cars Safer: Study

Extra Weight Makes Hybrid Cars Safer: Study

A crash last week that killed three in a conventional sedan while a hybrid driver survived is an possible... Watch »

Apr 6, 2013
SFFD to Study High Rates of Breast Cancer Among Female Firefighters

SFFD to Study High Rates of Breast Cancer Among Female Firefighters

The San Francisco Fire Department wants to find out whether toxic chemicals are affecting the health of its... Read »

Apr 5, 2013
Flat Feet Can Lead to Childhood Obesity: UCLA Surgeon

Flat Feet Can Lead to Childhood Obesity: UCLA Surgeon

If untreated, flat feet can lead to hip and back problems, and childhood obesity. UCLA surgeon Watch »

Apr 5, 2013
Survey: 52 Percent of Americans Support Legalizing Pot

Survey: 52 Percent of Americans Support Legalizing Pot

It's high times for pot advocates. A majority of Americans support legalizing the use of marijuana, a national surve... Read »

Apr 5, 2013
Treating Pain in the Foot

Treating Pain in the Foot

Whether you're a fashionista, athlete, waitress, or industry worker, foot pain can be a big problem for Watch »

Apr 12, 2013
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