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Search Is On For People Who May Have Been Exposed To AIDS
Updated: March 18, 2010/8:24 PM
Police in Shreveport say a man infected with the virus that causes AIDS has been arrested and accused of knowingly exposing someone else to the virus.
Thirty-six-year-old Quacy…
A Cut Above
Updated: March 18, 2010/9:47 AM
January 13th a Nanoknife is used at UM’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
It’s new technology designed to destroy tumors without surgery.
“The way we do it is with…
Crushing Accident
Updated: March 12, 2010/2:09 PM
A budding young bodybuilder was pumping iron when the weights fell on him and crushed his face.
He almost died.
Surgeons have been reconstructing his face.
Twenty year old…
Medicare Shortfall?
Updated: March 01, 2010/3:22 PM
Starting Monday thousands of medical providers are getting a 21 percent pay cut.
The government uses an old formula to calculate Medicare payments.
Every year those payments go negative, but…
Health Care Latest
Updated: March 01, 2010/1:07 PM
His health care summit behind him, what’s President Obama’s next step?
Nancy-Ann DeParle, White House Office of Health Care Reform Director said, “He’s going to have more to say later…
Man Without A Pulse
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Medical device allows California man to live without a pulse.
List Of Organ Donors Grows Longer. More Donors Are Signing Up
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There's a statewide effort to contact people to encourage them to become organ donors.
The History of Botox
By: Leigh Culbert
While we think of botox as the cosmetic "go to" fix for frown lines - that's not how it started.
A Dying Wish
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Terminal cancer patient says "I do" as the clock winds down.
At Risk
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Report: Government needs to do more to fight high blood pressure. Tracie Potts reports.
Costly Care
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HHS warns of double-digit spike in health premiums. Tracie Potts reports.
Confessions Of Texting Addict
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12-year-old reveals how texting and Facebook ruled her life. Sloane Heller reports.
Your Health: County By County
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New report offers detailed look at the nation's health, county by county. Tracie Potts reports.
Man’s Family Says Budget Cuts Endanger His Health
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Relatives claim lack of funding will force patient into an institution. Lawsuit filed.
Weird Science
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Olympic athletes go to extremes to treat injuries. Garvin Thomas reports.
Helping Hand
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Unique treatment helps save man's hand after tragic accident. Britney Glaser reports.
What’cha Eating?
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FDA changes food labels to better reflect portion sizes. Ellen Goldberg reports.
Too Much Detergent
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Can lead to stained clothes and a moldy washing machine
Most Depressing Day of The Year
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Study claims today is the most depressing day of the year. Erika Edwards reports.
Courtyard Challenge: Cenla’s Biggest Loser 2010
By: Breanna Biehl
Are you ready to take the challenge?
