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Congress urged to streamline cancer efforts

If you're a man, there's a 50 percent chance you'll be diagnosed with some form of cancer. For women, it's one in three.

3D Breast Scan

3D Breast Scan helps detect cancer

A 3D scan that will help with early detection of breast cancer has been developed. The machine is at the University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas, and is making the detection of breast cancer easier, and doctors say potentially earlier.

Phen Fen

Phen-Fen could make a comeback

The prescription drug arrived in the early 1990's and proved to be the most potent appetite suppressant ever to hit the market.

Shock Diet

Shocking weight loss: no diet or exercise required

The treatment involves no diet, no exercise, no pills and no surgery.  A device inserted beneath the skin emits electronic impulses that essentially block the signals that tell you you're hungry.

Cherry, Cherries

Pie cherries help fight arthritis

A spinach salad, some sweet potatoes, even a piece of cherry pie - all these foods have one thing in common. They can help people who suffer from arthritis.

ADHD heart tests

Heart tests recommended for kids on ADHD meds

Doctors said between 1999 and 2004, 19 children taking ADHD medications have died suddenly.

Autistic child

Taekwondo helping children with Autism

"...He's a joy to be around, he's mine and I’m going to make sure he gets whatever he needs."

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Dr. John says some common medications can cause memory problems

If you or your parents are taking certain medications then read up.  Those medications could be causing problems.

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Dr. John explains a new theory that might lead to having a baby girl or boy

When it comes to whether your baby will be a boy or a girl, the answer might lie in what you eat.

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Are plastic bottles safe to use? Dr. John has the answer

Dr. John discusses the current debate on whether or not it's safe to use plastic bottles.

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There might be a reason why those bags are under eyes when you wake up

Do you wake up with bags under your eyes, well there might be a reason for them.

Digital television switch is coming

A television in a teen's bedroom may hurt their heath

Dr. John explains why a television in a teenager's bedroom may be harmful to their health.

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Belly fat may lead to Alzheimer's later in life

Dr. John explains how your "pot belly" may also increase your chance of dementia.

ER wait times

Waiting in the E.R could hurt your health

Dr. John Torres talks about how waiting in the Emergency Room can be harmful for your health.

Sleep

More sleep could help you lose those winter pounds

Dr. John says losing weight may be as simple as getting more sleep.

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Salty snacks and weight gain in children

Dr. John discuss salty snacks adding inches to the waitline in children.

The "birds and the bees" talk

Dr. John has the "Sex Talk"

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