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  • Stop snoring

    Stop snoring

    Half of us deal with snoring every night. It can lead to groggy days for both the person snoring and the one forced to listen to the noise.

    Posted on 03/10/08
  • Momnesia

    Momnesia

    Is a member of your family suddenly forgetful? Are the car keys often missing? If that someone is a young mother, there's a new name for this suspected condition: Momnesia.

    Posted on 03/07/08
  • Catching cavities

    Catching cavities

    If you're a parent, you've probably done this before- when your baby drops a pacifier, you swoop it up, stick it in your own mouth for a quick cleaning, and then put it back into your child's mouth.

    Posted on 03/07/08
  • Internet addiction

    Internet addiction

    Addictions can dominate a person's life, and they can also ruin relationships with friends and family. But now doctors are treating a new kind of addiction.

    Posted on 03/06/08
  • Face transplant

    Face transplant

    Surgeons at a local hospital are facing the future, saying they're ready to go forward with becoming the first hospital in the nation to perform face transplant surgery.

    Posted on 03/05/08
  • Medical ID theft

    Medical ID theft

    It is the least studied and most under-documented type of ID theft. But not knowing about it could literally kill you. And there's very little that can be done to stop it from happening.

    Posted on 03/04/08
  • Teen obesity

    Teen obesity

    It's been called the most important meal of the day. Breakfast gives us the energy and brainpower we need to start the day off right.

    Posted on 03/04/08
  • Liquid cigarette

    Liquid cigarette

    If you're trying to quit smoking, but aren't having much luck, soon a new type of cigarette could be just the thing to help you stop.

    Posted on 03/03/08
  • Sleep study

    Sleep study

    A new survey confirms what you've probably already known- Americans are working more, and sleeping less. And drowsiness doesn't just make you less productive; it could put your life and others at risk.

    Posted on 03/03/08
  • Botox alternative

    Botox alternative

    You may have thought about getting Botox for your wrinkles, but have been worried about using a toxin or want to try something that lasts longer. Now doctors say there's a new treatment that may be the next big thing when it comes to getting rid of wrinkles.

    Posted on 02/29/08
  • Alzheimer

    Alzheimer's detection

    Researchers say there is now a new device that can help doctors detect memory loss early on and it may be able to prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

    Posted on 02/29/08
  • Crib death warning

    Crib death warning

    An important warning is out today from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It says the crib your baby is sleeping in could be dangerous.

    Posted on 02/28/08
  • Flu shots

    Flu shots

    The Federal Government wants your child to get a flu shot. Before today, the vaccine was only routinely recommended for children six months to five years old. But new evidence suggests more coverage could lead to less flu, not just for kids, but their parents, too.

    Posted on 02/27/08
  • Commuter back pain

    Commuter back pain

    Slamming the brakes, on back pain- if you suffer from a stiff neck or an aching lower back, your daily commute could be to blame. But there are ways to fight back.

    Posted on 02/27/08
  • Hormone replacement therapy

    Hormone replacement therapy

    Some important health news for women and their doctors regarding hormone replacement therapy- research has already shown that long-term use of hormones after menopause poses significant risks. Now, a new study raises questions about whether short-term hormone use may be putting women at a different kind of risk.

    Posted on 02/26/08
  • Laser hair removal

    Laser hair removal

    Getting rid of unwanted hair is a big business, and now a new option is about to hit the market- a home hair removal laser.

    Posted on 02/26/08
  • Salts & sweets

    Salts & sweets

    It's a common ingredient found in many foods, and it could be a hidden risk for childhood obesity. A new study says cutting the salt may help kids stay thin.

    Posted on 02/25/08
  • Post-partum exercise

    Post-partum exercise

    For many new mothers, it's hard to find time or even think about hitting the gym. So how soon should you start exercising again following the birth of your baby?

    Posted on 02/21/08
  • Flu fight

    Flu fight

    The federal government is recommending a new plan of attack against the flu after many people who took the vaccine this year still got sick.

    Posted on 02/21/08
  • Kids cough & cold medicines

    Kids cough & cold medicines

    They're meant to make kids feel better when they're sick, but cough and cold medicines can be dangerous.

    Posted on 02/20/08

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