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Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggest that too many Americans -- maybe even President Barack Obama -- are being overtreated. More
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Conroe Family Goes To China For Sight

A mother in Conroe plans to travel about 8,000 miles with her 4-year-old daughter for a special treatment that she hopes will yield sight, KPRC Local 2 reports. More

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UTMB Joins Texas Medical Center

Even though it's about 50 miles away, the University of Texas Medical Branch is now a part of the Texas Medical Center, KPRC Local 2 reports. More

Doctor Creates Nutritional Boot Camp

A Houston cardiologist is getting national attention for a nutritional boot camp designed to prevent and reverse the signs of heart disease, hypertension, obesity and diabetes. More

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Autism, Vaccine Research Retracted

Feb. 2, 2010: Research that sparked more than a decade of debate over a connection between autism and a common vaccine is now being retracted. Courtney Zavala reports.

Mother Fights Childhood Obesity

A Houston mother is taking steps to make sure her children lead healthy lifestyles, KPRC Local 2 reports. More

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Pelosi Says Health Bill Passage Days Away

President Barack Obama delayed next week's Asian trip on Friday to seize on suddenly improved prospects for his sweeping health care legislation, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forecast final passage of the overhaul in days. More
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FDA Warning: Some Patients Cannot Process Plavix

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