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Report Finds Health Foods Cost Same As Junk Food

8:04 PM, May 16, 2012

Contrary to popular belief, many healthy foods are no more expensive than junk food, according to a government analysis.

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Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer, Study Suggests

6:19 PM, May 16, 2012

Those who drank coffee at the beginning of a 13-year study had a slightly lower risk of death than others.

UNCG Heads Study Of ADHD Affect On College Students

11:51 AM, May 15, 2012

Its the first-ever study on how ADHD affects college students, both during and after their college years.

Study Ties Sleepwalking To Depression, Apnea

11:47 AM, May 15, 2012

To sleep: perchance to sleepwalk, ah, that is not unusual after all, finds a study Monday in Neurology.

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Consumer Reports: Junk Health Food Is Still Junk Food

11:16 AM, May 15, 2012

Healthier versions of junk foods is still junk food.

You've Been Flushed With A Purple Potty

12:03 PM, May 14, 2012

The Purple Potty Project started after a teenager's mother was diagnosed with liver cancer.

Button Batteries Send Kids To Hospital ERs

11:43 AM, May 14, 2012

There were nearly 66,000 battery-related emergency department visits by children under 18 from 1990 - 2009.

Fighting Elder Abuse In North Carolina

11:05 AM, May 13, 2012

Nearly 20,000 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly citizens and younger adults with disabilities were made in NC.

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Forget Time Magazine Cover - Real Issue In Breast-feeding Is Too Many Stop Early

7:47 PM, May 12, 2012

About 44 percent of U.S. moms do at least some breast-feeding for the first six months of their baby's life.

FDA May Approve The First HIV Home Test

5:24 PM, May 11, 2012

The OraQuick In-Home HIV test would be sold over-thecounter.

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CDC: 32% Of Young White Women Tan Indoors

3:32 PM, May 10, 2012

Despite years of warning about the hazards, about a third of young white women use indoor tanning equipment.

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FDA Moves To Cut Kids' Exposure To Radiation

11:34 AM, May 9, 2012

The Food and Drug Administration will announce a proposal to protect children from unnecessary radiation exposure.

Three "Pink Slime" Production Plants Closing

12:11 PM, May 8, 2012

The beef industry said it has has been bracing for the fallout from the controversy.

Obesity Could Affect 42% Of Americans By 2030

12:42 PM, May 7, 2012

If Americans continue to pack on pounds, 42% may end up obese by 2030, and 11% could be severely obese.

USDA Beef Up Rules To Track Tainted Meat

11:38 AM, May 6, 2012

Under the new policy, the USDA said it will act quicker after the first signs of a potentially deadly spread.

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Want To Live Longer: Get Your Running Shoes Out

5:29 PM, May 5, 2012

Researchers said doing this can add about six years to your life.

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More Than 1 In 10 Babies Worldwide Born Prematurely

1:43 PM, May 3, 2012

The first-ever country-by-country estimate of premature births finds that 15 million babies a year are born preterm.

Carolina Donor Services: Facebook Donor Status Feature Welcome News

9:46 AM, May 2, 2012

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, eighteen people die every day waiting for an organ.

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Cancer Survivors Urged To Eat Better, Exercise

11:32 AM, Apr 26, 2012

The cancer society released new guidelines, saying there's now enough evidence to strongly recommend physical activity and better nutrition for survivors.

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Tuna Linked To Salmonella Outbreak In 20 States

10:34 AM, Apr 14, 2012

Moon Marine USA Corp., also known as MMI, is voluntarily recalling 58,828 pounds of frozen raw yellowfin tuna.

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Early Warning Signs Of Autism

12:49 AM, Apr 3, 2012

Would you know the signs your son or daughter may be autistic?

Girlfriend Charged After Dispute Ends In Fatal Hit, Run

Police said the girlfriend deliberately ran over her boyfriend when he fell from the hood of her car onto the highway.

12:13 PM, May 21, 2012

Teen Dies In Crash Trying To Flee Police

Police say the teen's license had been revoked earlier that same day.

8:47 PM, May 20, 2012

Ex-Wife In Wisconsin Gives Away Ex-Husbands Belongings, Vandalizes SUV

A woman waited until her divorce was final to show her scorned side.

1:30 PM, May 20, 2012

Monique Johnson Graduates Elon School of Law, Despite Being 2 Feet Tall

Monique Johnson stands only two feet tall and on Sunday, she earned her law degree.

10:22 PM, May 20, 2012

Desmond Hatchett Father of 30 Kids Wants Child Support Break

The man wants the state to help him pay child support to his 30 children.

11:13 AM, May 19, 2012

Verdict Watch: Edwards Jury Finishes Day Two Of Deliberation

The eight men and four women of the jury sent a note to Judge Catherine Eagles asking for several trial exhibits on Friday.

5:34 PM, May 21, 2012

American Airlines Makes Emergency Landing In Raleigh

Leaking oil forced an American Airlines plane to make an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

5:55 AM, May 21, 2012

Homeowner Uses Rake To Help Catch Suspects

Police credit a homeowner with helping them catch suspects connected to several home break-ins.

12:41 PM, May 21, 2012

Duke Professor Challenges Billionaire On College Worth

A billionaire's program to pay students with promising ideas to drop out of college is being challenged by a Duke professor.

3:27 PM, May 20, 2012

July 4 Fireworks Cancelled At Tanglewood

Because of budget restraints, the skies over Tanglewood Park will only contain moonlight on July 4 this year.

10:16 AM, May 21, 2012

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