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Female Drinkers Less Likely To Gain Weight

Alcohol could help women avoid becoming overweight or obese, a study finds. More

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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TCH Helps With Breastfeeding Problems

Doctors say breast milk is better for a baby, but a new report shows more nursing mothers are having complications with their milk supply, KPRC Local 2 reports. More

Watch It: Hospital Helps Moms Breastfeed

Californians Use 1M Pounds Of Pot Per Year

Californians use about 1 million pounds of marijuana a year, according to a staff analysis from the Board of Equalization.
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Health Care Activists Protest In Downtown DC

Dozens of health care activists are protesting in the nation's capital against what they call an abusive health insurance industry. More

A Policy Change On Abortion, But How Radical?

President Barack Obama's health care bill would change federal policy on abortion, but not open the spigot of taxpayer dollars that some abortion opponents fear. More
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Garlic May Help Fight Cancer

People who eat garlic may slow a process in the body that can lead to cancer. More

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