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11/2/2012
Your Healthy Family: Stem cells and autism
Posted 9:10 PM 11/2/2012 by Jennifer Horbelt
The numbers are alarming. One in 88 children born in the U.S. have autism.
Now, thousands of families impacted by the disorder are hoping stem cells from cord blood can reverse the impact of autism.
Researchers hope what's inside cord blood can reverse the impact of autism.
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11/1/2012
Hobby Lobby continues its plan A: Fight Plan B
Posted 1:43 PM 11/1/2012 by JD Downing
(AP) - An arts and craft supply company owned by a Christian family asked a judge Thursday to block a portion of the new federal health care law, claiming that mandated coverage for certain birth control pills violates its religious freedom rights.Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.'s owners (More)
A new trial hopes to beat Lung Cancer
Defibrillators donated to Canon PD
10/31/2012
Worker: Japan nuke crisis crew not told of danger
Posted 6:22 PM 10/31/2012 by Matt Stafford
IWAKI, Japan (AP) - The operator of a Japanese nuclear plant that went into a tsunami-triggered meltdown knew the risks from highly radioactive water at the site but sent in crews without adequate protection or warnings, a worker said in a legal complaint. The actions by Tokyo (More)
Officials debate whether to scrap malaria program
Man with bionic leg to climb Chicago skyscraper
Critical health tests for men
10/30/2012
Two dozen report sickness from tainted water at medical building
Posted 6:38 PM 10/30/2012 by Andy Koen
At least two dozen people have reported feeling sick after it's believed they drank contaminated water at a local medical building.
Memorial Hospital closed all of its outpatient facilities at the offices it leases inside the Printers Park Medical Plaza for the rest of the week. (More)...
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10/29/2012
Helpful tips to shed the baby weight
Posted 7:21 AM 10/29/2012 by Marissa Torres
A trainer who's helped celebrity moms drop the baby weight is sharing his secrets to success.
10/25/2012
Oregon scientists make embryos with 2 women, 1 man
Posted 10:48 AM 10/25/2012 by Lauren Molenburg
NEW YORK (AP) -- Scientists in Oregon have created embryos with genes from one man and two women, using a provocative technique that could someday be used to prevent babies from inheriting certain rare incurable diseases.
The researchers at Oregon Health & Sciences University said they (More)
Biases on beauty draw Thais to illegal surgery
A good bacteria that can keep you healthy
10/24/2012
Panel: Pregnant women, get whooping cough shot
Posted 1:59 PM 10/24/2012 by Lauren Molenburg
ATLANTA (AP) - An expert panel is urging every expecting mother to get a shot preventing whooping cough, preferably in the last three months of her pregnancy to help protect her baby.
The advice follows a frightening resurgence of the dreaded childhood disease. More than 32,000 cases (More)
10/22/2012
Pediatricians offer first report on organic foods
Posted 1:10 PM 10/22/2012 by Kirsten Bennett
CHICAGO (AP) - The nation's leading pediatricians group is offering its first advice on organic fruits and vegetables for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents who want to reduce their kids' exposure to pesticides may seek out organic produce. But the group notes (More)
Cheerleading needs sports safety rules, docs say
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10/21/2012
Marathoner revived after dropping dead
Posted 9:40 AM 10/21/2012 by Matt Stafford
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - A man who was brought back to life after literally dropping dead within the first two miles of a marathon in Akron is back at home and thankful to be alive. Tony Lindeman told the Akron Beacon Journal that he felt fine before the Sept. 29 race in downtown Akron. (More)...
10/19/2012
Banana Boat recalls sunscreen due to fire risk
Posted 1:37 PM 10/19/2012 by Lauren Molenburg
WASHINGTON (AP) - The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen is recalling some of its spray-on products after reports that a handful of people have caught on fire after applying the lotion.
Energizer Holdings is pulling nearly two dozen formulations of UltraMist off store shelves due to the risk (More)
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