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This Little Guy May Help You Stick To Your Diet

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:51:45 -0500

A new robot helps motivate dieters to stick to a plan. Kent Shocknek reports.

Tylenol Recalls Arthritis Pain Caplets

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:27:41 -0500

Customers have reported an unusual moldy odor that has even caused nausea and upset stomachs in some users. Kent Shocknek reports.

Education, Heart Attack Risk May Be Linked

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:50:40 -0500

Less-educated people are 31 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those with higher levels of schooling. Kent Shocknek reports.

Childhood Asthma Linked To Defective Gene

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:50:40 -0500

Researchers say a mutated gene causes the immune system to overreact to irritants, triggering symptoms like wheezing. Kent Shocknek reports.

Avoid Foods With Trans Fats, Palm Oil

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:50:07 -0500

Manufacturers are removing trans fats from foods, but a commonly used substitute may not be much healthier. Kent Shocknek reports.

Exercising After A Heart Attack May Save Your Life

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:39:54 -0500

People who received 36 sessions of cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack were less likely to die or suffer another heart attack in three to four years. Kent Shocknek reports.

Report: Acetaminophen Is Safe For Pregnant Women

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:39:54 -0500

A new study shows that the medication does not appear to raise the risk of birth defects. Kent Shocknek reports.

Avoid Foods High In Fat, Caffeine Before Bed

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:35:04 -0500

What you eat before you bed can affect how well you sleep. Kent Shocknek reports.

Pepper, Curry Powder May Prevent Breast Cancer

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:57:06 -0500

New research shows that black pepper and curry powder help stop the growth of stem cells that lead to the disease. Kent Shocknek reports.

Too Much Vitamin C May Hurt Women’s Eyes

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:36 -0500

Women who take high doses of Vitamin C may be increasing their risk of cataracts later in life. Kent Shocknek reports.

Germ-Proof Your Home For Cold And Flu Season

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:02:50 -0500

Good Housekeeping has quick and easy tips on how to germ-proof your home. Kent Shocknek reports.

High Levels Of Leptin May Prevent Alzheimer’s

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:58:18 -0500

There’s growing evidence that leptin plays a role in brain health and memory. Kent Shocknek reports.