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    May 7, 2012 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  1. 42% of nation to be obese by 2030, study predicts

    After years of rising obesity rates in the United States, recent statistics show the rates may have steadied. But that may not be enough, according to a new report released on Monday - it estimates about 42% of the U.S. population will be obese by 2030.
    CNN
    After years of rising obesity rates in the United States, recent statistics show the rates may have steadied. But that may not be enough, according to a new report released on Monday - it estimates about 42% of the U.S. population will be obese by 2030....

    Tags: Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Demographics, Body Mass Index, Weight

    2. May 8, 2012 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  2. Parents sue sperm bank over child's cystic fibrosis

    An Oklahoma couple is suing a sperm bank, because their son was born with a chronic disease. They’re hoping their lawsuit will change the way that industry does business.
    An Oklahoma couple is suing a sperm bank, because their son was born with a chronic disease. They’re hoping their lawsuit will change the way that industry does business. Jaxon Kretchmar looks and sounds like any other 2-year-old. He loves...

    Tags: Human Body, Health, Cystic Fibrosis, Charity, Lungs and Airways

    3. Apr 18, 2012 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  3. Opium study raises questions about painkillers

    About 20 million people are using the drug opium or one of its derivatives. A new study suggests new reasons for viewing this as problematic.
    CNN
    About 20 million people are using the drug opium or one of its derivatives. A new study suggests new reasons for viewing this as problematic. Research in the British Medical Journal finds strong connections between people using opium and conditions...

    Tags: Health, Morphine (drug), Cancer, Research, Science and Technology

    4. Dec 29, 2011 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  4. Incoming college students mandatory meningitis vaccine

    For most people college means crazy experiences and overnight cram sessions. Sweet!  
    KIAH
    For most people college means crazy experiences and overnight cram sessions. Sweet!   But, incoming freshmen have some painful news coming their way: according to a new law, all incoming college students in Texas will have to get a bacterial meningitis...

    Tags: Health, Vaccines, Teaching and Learning, Teaching and Learning, Health and Safety at School

    5. Dec 19, 2011 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  5. Mall Man Cave

    Who knew shopping could be so….sexy!
    Who knew shopping could be so….sexy! Guys, there is a new man cave for you, and it's at a mall in Ontario! Plush chairs, models and a more relaxing way to wait on the wife! At the Pickering Town Center, the guys are loving life and no one...

    Tags: Health, Prostate Cancer, Caves and Caverns, Landforms

    6. Dec 14, 2011 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  6. Women can sniff out STDs in men

    Russian researchers discover women can smell men infected with sexually transmitted diseases. 
    KIAH
    Russian researchers discover women can smell men infected with sexually transmitted diseases.  Women describe the sweat of infected men as putrid.  Researchers say that’s because nasty-smelling guys have a higher concentration of disease-...

    Tags: Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases

    7. Dec 12, 2011 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  7. TB linked to Metro buses

    Ever wonder how clean public transportation is, really?
    KIAH
    Ever wonder how clean public transportation is, really? A decade-long study by Methodist Hospital found the answer, and it just might scare you. Passengers riding particular Metro bus routes were more likely to have the disease Tuberculosis. Metro...

    Tags: Tuberculosis, Health, Immune System

    8. Dec 10, 2011 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  8. Coming Forward

    All it took was one sex scandal to get the ball rolling. Unfortunately more victims are coming forward.
    All it took was one sex scandal to get the ball rolling. Unfortunately more victims are coming forward. No, not the Penn state sex scandal. And not the Syracuse University scandal. Yep...a new one! Memphis police and the Amateur Athletic Union...

    Tags: Health, Colon Cancer, Sex Crimes, Walt Disney, Amusement and Theme Parks

    9. Dec 6, 2011 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  9. Who has time to workout?

    An 8-year-old kid in Ohio who weighed 200 lbs. was taken away from his family. You already know, kids today aren't as active, sugar, processed foods, more time in front of the computer etc.; but what about us adults, why are people getting so fat? 
    KIAH
    An 8-year-old kid in Ohio who weighed 200 lbs. was taken away from his family. You already know, kids today aren't as active, sugar, processed foods, more time in front of the computer etc.; but what about us adults, why are people getting so fat?  I...

    Tags: Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Facebook

    10. Nov 30, 2011 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  10. Happy Meal toys no longer free in San Francisco

    Goodbye, free plastic toys inside Happy Meals -- at least in one major California city.
    CNN
    Goodbye, free plastic toys inside Happy Meals -- at least in one major California city. A new San Francisco law goes into effect on Thursday that prevents fast-food restaurants from giving away trinkets, action figures and other toys in their kid's meals...

    Tags: Health, Family, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CNN (tv network), Charity

    11. Nov 28, 2011 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  11. Perry visits MD Anderson

    Governor Perry comes to Houston, but he only talks cancer.
    KIAH
    Governor Perry comes to Houston, but he only talks cancer. Perry made a visit to MD Anderson who is creating a research institute to find new cancer drugs. The new institute for applied cancer science is already attracting renowned researchers.

    Tags: Health, Cancer

    12. Jan 17, 2012 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  12. HIV transmission occurs with 1 in 900 sex acts

    You thought he was going to die. 20-years later Magic's still ticking and a recent study by the University of Washington in Seattle may tell us why.  
    KIAH
    You thought he was going to die. 20-years later Magic's still ticking and a recent study by the University of Washington in Seattle may tell us why.   Research in sub-Saharan Africa is giving scientists a new look at the HIV epidemic; and there's...

    Tags: Health, University of Washington, Viral Diseases and Infections, HIV

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