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The Unexpected Side Effects Of Chemotherapy

3:13pm February 04, 2013

Undergoing chemotherapy is an unpleasant and often disruptive experience that can radically transform a cancer patient's life. From nausea and hair loss, to so-called "chemo-brain" and "metal mouth," the side effects can vary drastically and many are unexpected.

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Disinfecting robots at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore spray rooms with toxic doses of hydrogen peroxide to kill dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.

Got A Superbug? Bring In The Robots

6:16pm February 03, 2013

Johns Hopkins Hospital is using disinfecting robots to kill dangerous drug-resistant bacteria in its hospital rooms. Since it began using the machines, the hospital has seen the number of untreatable infections fall by a stunning 64 percent.

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Getting a New Father

12:24pm February 03, 2013

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Scientists have seen promise in the potential of stem cells, but not everyone agrees stem cell replacement therapy is ready for prime time.

FDA Challenges Stem Cell Companies As Patients Run Out Of Time

10:30am February 03, 2013

by NPR Staff

With limited options, some Americans are willing to pay thousands of dollars for stem cell replacement therapy. But the Food and Drug Administration, as well as many scientists, have concerns about its safety and argue more research and oversight is needed.

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White House Tries Again To Find Compromise On Contraception

7:35pm February 01, 2013

by Julie Rovner

Under the proposed rule, employees at nonprofit religious organizations would get access to no-cost contraception, but their employer wouldn't pay for the coverage. The move is another attempt to provide contraceptive coverage without violating the beliefs of religious nonprofits.

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PepsiCo's product line ranges from salty chips and its sugary namesake drink to more healthful fare like hummus and yogurt. In 2010, the company announced plans to cut sugar, fat and sodium in its products to address health and nutrition concerns.

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How One Man Tried To Slim Down Big Soda From The Inside

8:42am January 31, 2013

by Dan Charles

Public health expert Derek Yach surprised nutrition advocates when he joined PepsiCo six years ago. He got the company to cut salt, sugar and fat from some popular products like chips and soda. But critics say he did more harm than good.

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When Superstorm Sandy came ashore, Bellevue Hospital was quickly submerged. Inspectors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency marked the flood line in the basement with orange tape or spray paint. In some areas, water was 14 feet deep.

Bellevue Hospital's Slow Comeback After Superstorm Sandy

6:18pm January 30, 2013

by Fred Mogul

Repairs to the New York City hospital are expected to allow a full reopening in early February. Engineers have been working around the clock to make everything is ready. Bellevue hasn't been able to care for trauma patients since the storm. That has put a strain on neighboring hospitals.

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Community Encouraged to Participate in Zumba Flash Mob & Health Fair

3:46pm January 30, 2013

by Keri Brown

February first is National Wear Red Day. The American Heart Association, along with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute created the event to raise awareness about women's health.

A Forsyth County organization hopes a special event Friday in Winston-Salem will get the community's blood pumping.

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To Fight Addiction, FDA Advisers Endorse Limits On Vicodin

2:38pm January 30, 2013

by Rob Stein

Painkillers containing the drug hydrocodone have provided relief to many in pain. But a panel recommended the federal government place restrictions on access to the drugs to lessen the odds of addiction.

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"Point In Time" Count Today in Guilford

10:45am January 30, 2013

Today in Guilford County, Partners Ending Homelessness is conducting Guilford County's annual "Point In Time" count. It is, as the organization's Executive Director Darryl Kosciak po

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