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Workers Strike at UC Medical Centers

Workers Strike at UC Medical Centers

Hospital workers walk out on the job at UC medical centers across California. NBC 7's Elena Gomez reports. Watch »

23 minutes ago
Camp Lejeune's Toxic Legacy

Camp Lejeune's Toxic Legacy

Thirty years after massive toxic contamination was discovered at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marines and... Watch »

25 minutes ago
Cholesterol Testing Approved for Kids

Cholesterol Testing Approved for Kids

Doctors approve cholesterol testing on younger children. Emily Longnecker reports. Watch »

28 minutes ago

"Superbug Zapper" Tackles Rising Hospital Threat

Antibiotic resistant superbugs are on the rise in hospitals. A new "superbug zapper" is being used at UCLA... Watch »

2 hours ago
CDC: Fecal Bacteria Common in Swimming Pools

CDC: Fecal Bacteria Common in Swimming Pools

Health officials at the CDC say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Parents Disagree on Lice Policy

Parents Disagree on Lice Policy

Some parents in the La Mesa Spring Valley School District are dismayed to find out there's been a change in... Read »

May 17, 2013
Tips to Sleep Better

Tips to Sleep Better

Dr. Nina Shapiro shares some ways to make it easier to get some shut-eye. Watch »

May 17, 2013
Military Healthcare Services Threatened

Military Healthcare Services Threatened

The Department of Defense could run out of healthcare money in August because of sequestration cuts, which... Watch »

May 17, 2013
High School Removes Photos of Pregnant Students

High School Removes Photos of Pregnant Students

A Michigan high school removed full body photos of pregnant students from their yearbook. WOOD's Heather Walker tell Watch »

May 17, 2013
Cutting-Edge Tech Found in New Trauma Center

Cutting-Edge Tech Found in New Trauma Center

On Thursday, UC San Diego Health Care unveiled the newest addition to the county's trauma care system with... Read »

May 16, 2013
If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus,

If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus, "It'd Be Pandemic": Expert

Half of the U.S. population aged 40 and older suffer with a sexual dysfunction. And experts say these... Watch »

May 16, 2013
Boil Water Order Issued in Warner Springs

Boil Water Order Issued in Warner Springs

A boil water order has been issued for a water company located in Warner Springs, the County of San... Read »

May 15, 2013
Stars React to Jolie's Announcement

Stars React to Jolie's Announcement

Stars took time out from the ABC's Upfront party to react to news of Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy. Watch »

May 15, 2013
The Caveman Diet

The Caveman Diet

The new health craze called the Paleo or Caveman diet hits Florida. WFLA's Natalie Shepherd reports. Watch »

May 15, 2013
Teacher's Cancer Fight Imparts Valuable Lessons

Teacher's Cancer Fight Imparts Valuable Lessons

A Texas science teacher with pancreatic cancer is using her fight against a seemingly impossible foe to... Watch »

May 15, 2013
Judge OKs $40M in Refunds for

Judge OKs $40M in Refunds for "Weight Loss" Sneakers

Those with approved claims will be able to get a maximum repayment for their purchase — up to $80 per pair... Read »

May 15, 2013
Cancer Survivors Commend Jolie on Preventative Mastectomy

Cancer Survivors Commend Jolie on Preventative Mastectomy

Cancer survivors and fellow celebrities are praising Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo—and share the... Read »

May 14, 2013
Angelina Jolie Reveals Double Mastectomy

Angelina Jolie Reveals Double Mastectomy

The 37-year-old actress says she decided to have the surgery back in February, after learning she had the inherited... Watch »

May 14, 2013
Avoiding Joint Replacement

Avoiding Joint Replacement

New treatment helps some patients avoid surgery. Britney Glaser reports. Watch »

May 14, 2013
New Device Detects Dangerous Melanoma

New Device Detects Dangerous Melanoma

Every hour, someone in the United States dies from melanoma. Despite efforts to raise awareness about sun protection... Watch »

May 14, 2013
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