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Norovirus Spreading Across North Carolina

8:27 PM, Jan 31, 2012

Public Health officials in North Carolina sounded a warning Tuesday that a virus is spreading across the state.

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Drug Approved To Treat Cystic Fibrosis' Root Cause

11:24 AM, Jan 31, 2012

The Food and Drug approved Vertex Pharmaceutical's Kalydeco to improve lung function in patients with a rare variant of the disease.

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Study: Caffeine May Alter Women's Estrogen Levels

8:47 AM, Jan 29, 2012

About 89 percent of U.S. women ages 18 to 34 consume the caffeine equivalent of 1.5 to two cups of coffee a day, according to the authors.

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Orange Juice Flagged At Border Tests Positive For Fungicide

1:18 PM, Jan 28, 2012

The fungicide is used to control fungi or fungal spores in agriculture, which aren't considered a human health threat but affect the fruit's appearance.

GCS Introduces Healthier School Lunches Ahead Of New USDA Menu

10:35 AM, Jan 27, 2012

Starting July 1st, school systems across the nation will have to offer more fruits and vegetables, more whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk varieties in school lunches.

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Erin Brockovich Investigating Mysterious Disease Cluster

9:46 PM, Jan 26, 2012

Brockovich, of Los Angeles, said families of affected teens and other community members asked her to look into the case.

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Widening Sidewalks To Fight Obesity

3:43 PM, Jan 25, 2012

The ordinance will expand the width of sidewalks to 5 feet, requires bicycle bicycle parking within developments.

Cone Health Opens Expanded Cancer Center

4:20 PM, Jan 23, 2012

Sunday Cone Health showed off its $15 million expanded Cancer Center at Wesley Long Hospital.

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FDA Clears Safety Test To Screen Multiple Scerosis Patients On Tysabri

9:53 PM, Jan 20, 2012

Tysabri is one of a handful of drugs used to control multiple sclerosis.

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When Is Sex Safe After Heart Attack, AHA Release Guidelines

12:55 PM, Jan 20, 2012

For the first time, the American Heart Association has guidelines on when it's safe to have sex after a heart attack.

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Definition Of Autism May Soon Be Changing

12:26 PM, Jan 20, 2012

The proposed revisions - which are "90 percent complete" - would dramatically change the current diagnostic criteria for an autism spectrum disorder.

Reidsville Man Loses 330 Pounds

11:32 AM, Jan 20, 2012

As obesity rises in the United States, a Piedmont man shares his success story of losing more than 300 pounds.

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Lack Of Dental Coverage Sends Patients To ER For Pain

6:48 AM, Jan 20, 2012

Ten states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Missouri, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, offer no Medicaid dental benefits to adults, the report shows.

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Many Women Can Wait 15 Years Between Bone Scans

8:20 PM, Jan 18, 2012

New research suggests that many older women may be able to get fewer bone tests.

What Is Paranoia And How Do You Know?

9:46 PM, Jan 17, 2012

We spoke with Dr. Andy Farah from High Point Regional Health System to learn more about paranoia.

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FDA OKs Drug To Eliminate Chemotherapy Side Effect

8:25 PM, Jan 17, 2012

The new drug breaks up a chemotherapy drug called methotrexate so that it can be eliminated from the body.

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Paula Deen Alters Recipes After Diabetes Diagnosis

2:55 PM, Jan 17, 2012

Deen said her delay in talking about the disease had nothing to do with fear about hurting her reputation.

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Study Links Processed Meats To Pancreatic Cancer

6:14 AM, Jan 17, 2012

Researchers found that a person's odds of getting the deadly cancer went up 19% for every serving of processed meat they added to their daily diet.

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First U.S. Full Face Transplant Patient Smiling

6:41 PM, Jan 15, 2012

Dallas Wiens marvels at recovering the ability of expression.

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FDA Unveils User Fee Program For Generic Drugs

11:40 AM, Jan 15, 2012

The FDA has used industry fees to hire extra staff to review regular prescription drugs since 1992.

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Study: Diet Soda Can Lead To Weight Gain

11:40 AM, Jan 14, 2012

A recent study shows drinking diet soda could have unexpected consequences.

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What A Healthy Metabolism Means To You

1:32 PM, Jan 12, 2012

A slow metabolism could make it easier for you to gain weight.

Parents Killed, Daughter Injured In Reidsville Home Invasion

A Rockingham County couple was shot to death inside their home early Saturday morning.

2:01 PM, Feb 4, 2012

Deputies Make Arrests In Home Invasion

They're still looking for one of the five people involved in the home invasion.

11:35 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Discover The Dinosaurs At Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center

Discover the Dinosaurs is a hands-on exhibit at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center this weekend.

8:53 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Clarence Joseph Hart Found Shot To Death In His Winston-Salem Home

Nurses who made routine visits to the victims's home called police when he failed to answer the door Friday afternoon.

1:56 PM, Feb 4, 2012

Capt. Scott Gauldin And His Team Saved Children From Burning House

Winston-Salem Fire Captain Scott Gauldin and his team saved two children who were home alone when a fire broke out.

10:17 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Christina Brelsford Died After A Crash In High Point

Christina Elizabeth Brelsford died after she collided with a utility pole on S. Elm St Saturday morning, in High Point.

11:10 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Police: Bernard Foust Held At Gunpoint, Robbed On Sails Way In South Greensboro

One of the suspects took out a gun, held it to the victim's head and demanded money.

9:45 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Is There An Age Where Children Can Stay Home Alone?

How can parents know when their children may be ready to stay home alone?

11:10 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Jarred Harrell Pleads Guilty In Death Of Somer Thompson, 7

Somer Thompson's accused killer Jarred Harrell is sentenced to life in prison for the 7-year-old's death.

3:23 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Giorgio Loves Sonic, Singing Fast Food Order Goes Viral

A hungry Sonic customer offered a side of music with his order and now the video is a web sensation.

7:05 AM, Feb 3, 2012

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