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NC Scientists Discover Possible Birth Control For Men

8:43 PM, Feb 1, 2012

Researchers created new technology to retest ultrasound as a viable method for birth control.

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Treating Dogs' Spinal Cord Injuries Could Help Humans

5:39 PM, Feb 1, 2012

At least 265,000 people in the USA are living with spinal cord injuries, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center.

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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.

Troy And LaDonna French Buried Wednesday; Community Members Still Uneasy

Hundreds of people paid their final respects to the victims of a weekend home invasion during a funeral Wednesday afternoon.

6:15 AM, Feb 9, 2012

Duke's Austin Rivers Beats Buzzer, Tar Heels

Duke trailed the entire second half until Austin Rivers hit a three-pointer from the right wing as time expired, lifting the 10th-ranked Blue Devils over No. 5 North Carolina, 85-84.

7:56 AM, Feb 9, 2012

The Murders of Troy and LaDonna French Leave Behind Two Grieving Teenagers

The Rockingham County school psychologist sat down with News 2's Liz Crawford to shed some light on the coping process for a young person.

12:50 AM, Feb 7, 2012

Update: Mayodan Police Locate Missing Teenage Girls

Two teenage runaways have been found and returned to their foster mother.


1:42 PM, Feb 9, 2012

Fake Urine Tip Leads To Charges Against NC Store Owner

Detectives said an anonymous tip started their two-month investigation of the store.

7:16 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Shaniya Davis' Mother, Accused Killer Plead Not Guilty

Antoinette Davis and Mario Andrette McNeill entered their pleas related to the death of 5-year-old Shaniya in 2009.

12:50 PM, Feb 9, 2012

7-Year-Old Escapes Attempted Abduction At Breman, Georgia Walmart

Police said the abductor tried to take the girl Wednesday from a toy aisle while her mom was in a different aisle.

1:00 PM, Feb 9, 2012

Burlington Police Arrest 2nd Suspect In Deadly Home Invasion

Andrew Brown was charged in a break-in that lead the death of Brittany Jernigan during an attempted robbery.

7:20 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Facebook, Blue Ribbon Effort Created For French Family

Friends of a couple killed in a weekend home invasion are asking people to honor them by displaying blue ribbons.

7:54 PM, Feb 8, 2012

Solstas Bringing 500 New Jobs To High Point

Solstas Lab Partners will create 500 new jobs in High Point within the next five years.

6:15 AM, Feb 9, 2012

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