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Getting chemicals off fruit can require more work than water, alone

Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 04:14pm EDT

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Deaths from West Nile virus hit record last year

Health officials: 2012 broke the record for West Nile virus deaths, but not for illnesses

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 04:14pm EDT

Going bra-less gives women more benefits

Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 04:12pm EDT

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Just a few minutes of sun a day can do wonders for your health

Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 04:11pm EDT

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Students see pills as study aid, officials warn of growing trend

Ritalin and Adderall are the two most commonly abused stimulants on high school and college campuses. And with final exams approaching, officials in Fairfax are warning of the growing problem.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 04:06pm EDT

More women opt for mastectomies to beat cancer odds

They look healthy. But more and more women are getting mastectomies to counter a hidden risk.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 04:00pm EDT

Women have new options for breast cancer surgery

New options for breast cancer surgery treat women faster, gentler and preserve more tissue

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 02:32pm EDT

Va. council honors innovative caregiver programs

Commonwealth Council on Aging honors innovative caregiver programs in Virginia

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 01:19pm EDT

Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death

Family of Derek Boogaard sues NHL for son's death, says it is to blame for brain damage

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 11:20am EDT

Computer games may help reverse brain aging

A new government study finds that cognitive-training computer games can reverse aging in the brain.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 10:18am EDT

CNN's Zoraida Sambolin is getting mastectomy

CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin says she has breast cancer, getting a double mastectomy

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 09:48am EDT

Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul

Cancer patients and others taking pricey drugs could pay thousands in health overhaul plans

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 09:10am EDT

Defend yourself: Self-defense dos, don'ts and classes

Getting fit doesn't just help improve your physical image, it can also help you to stay safe.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 08:57am EDT

France confirms 2nd case of SARS-related virus

France confirms 2nd SARS-related virus case _ hospital roommate of initial patient

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 08:20am EDT

Higher prices for MS drug help drug firm Merck

Germany's Merck KGaA sees profit rise 54 percent in Q1 helped by higher prices for key drug

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 07:40am EDT

Saudi Arabia: 4 news cases of SARS-linked virus

Saudi Arabia reports 4 new cases of SARS-linked virus

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 06:01am EDT

West Nile virus: Protect yourself from this mosquito-transmitted illness

Last year turned out to be the worst year in more than a decade for West Nile virus, and as the summer approaches people are being warned to protect themselves.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 05:54am EDT

Guide to Philadelphia abortion doctor murder case

A look at the case of Kermit Gosnell, Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of 3 baby deaths

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 02:51am EDT

Govt stops study seeking to prevent type of stroke

Govt stops study as invasive therapy to prevent rare bleeding stroke appears riskier than meds

Monday - 05/13/2013, 08:40pm EDT

Utah to be first to use dual-model health exchange

Feds approve Utah to become first state to use dual-model health insurance marketplace

Monday - 05/13/2013, 07:34pm EDT
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