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Cutting down on salt? Skip the bread

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says just 10 foods account for 44 percent of the sodium in the American diet and bread is No. 1.

Vending machine at Pa. college dispenses 'morning-after' pill

Students at a Pennsylvania university can obtain the "morning-after" pill from an unusual source -- a vending machine at the campus health center.

Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants

After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to

Scientists say sugar is as toxic as tobacco, liquor, needs government regulation

Will taxing sugary foods help to cut down on the amount of bad foods we eat and drink? Or do you think the government needs to stay out of our diet?

Pfizer recalls million packets of birth control

Pfizer Inc. is recalling 1 million packets of birth control pills due to a packaging error that could raise the risk of an accidental pregnancy by leaving

Consumer Reports tests fish oil supplements

Consumer Reports recently tested 15 top-selling brands to find out if they are contaminant-free and actually do what they claim to: improve overall health.

Some doctors prescribing dogs over medication?

Some doctors are reportedly prescribing dogs instead of medication to treat anxiety and depression.

Study of freakish mystery illness finds no cause

Imagine having the feeling that tiny bugs are crawling on your body, that you have oozing sores and mysterious fibers sprouting from your skin.

Debilitating disease blamed on bacteria-infested shower heads

ABC15 uncovers the science and the symptoms behind a debilitating disease that some doctors say starts in your own shower.

Consumer Reports exposes hidden sugars

Think you don’t eat a lot of sugar? Consider this, every day the average American consumes the equivalent of 22 teaspoons of “extra” sugar — sugar that’s been

Walgreens turning away thousands after negotiations with prescription service…

Retired Serviceman Bruce Montgomery just discovered he's one of tens of thousands of patients who will have to find a new pharmacy and it won't be his

Study: Brains show evidence of injury after you eat fat

Research shows that after humans and rodents eat a high-fat diet, their brains begin to show evidence of injuries in just 24 hours.

Is laughter really the best medicine?

We've all heard it said hundreds of times in our lives, but can there really be anything to that old adage?

New powerful painkiller has abuse experts worried

The new pills contain the addictive painkiller hydrocodone, and pack up to 10 times the amount of the drug as medications such as Vicodin.

Top 10 ways to change your health in 2012

Every year, most of us make a New Year’s resolution or two. If getting fit is on your list, you'll want to check out these top ways to get healthy in 2012.

Medicare open enrollment ends Wednesday

Wednesday is the last day for people with Medicare to review their drug and health plans for 2012 as part of the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period.

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  1. Study: Men more romantic than women?

    Study: Men more romantic than women?

    New research shows men are more romantic than women.

  2. School considers ban on cross-dressing

    School considers ban on cross-dressing

    One board member calls out concerns for the safety of several male students who wear dresses and wigs to school.

  3. Woman denied flight because of gender?

    Woman denied flight because of gender?

    She was told they couldn't screen her because all of the female TSA agents had left.

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