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  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:03:47 GMT
    It can cause embarrassment and even pain. Thousands of children suffer with urinary incontinence every day. For some, traditional treatments don't work, leaving kids and parents feeling helpless. In
    It can cause embarrassment and even pain. Thousands of children suffer with urinary incontinence every day. For some, traditional treatments don't work, leaving kids and parents feeling helpless. In
  • Friday, May 17 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:03:18 GMT
    You're dead asleep, then you're just dead. It's believed 30% of sudden cardiac deaths happen overnight. As Crystal Oko shows you in tonight's Healthy Living, a new wearable device is helping some people
    You're dead asleep, then you're just dead. It's believed 30% of sudden cardiac deaths happen overnight. As Crystal Oko shows you in tonight's Healthy Living, a new wearable device is helping some people
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:00:28 GMT
    Cancer, emphysema, and heart disease, using tobacco can cause them all. In fact, the National Cancer Institute says it's the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. But
    Cancer, emphysema, and heart disease, using tobacco can cause them all. In fact, the National Cancer Institute says it's the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. But
  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:00:21 GMT
    Sinus infections and allergies affect more than 31-million Americans every year. One woman thought her non-stop running nose was a symptom of that. In tonight's Healthy Living, it was something far
    Sinus infections and allergies affect more than 31-million Americans every year. One woman thought her non-stop running nose was a symptom of that. In tonight's Healthy Living, it was something far
  • Monday, May 13 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:20:12 GMT
    About 20-million people in the United States, including more than half of all diabetics, suffer from neuropathy. It can cause weakness, numbness, and pain in hands and feet. In tonight's Healthy Living,
    About 20-million people in the United States, including more than half of all diabetics, suffer from neuropathy. It can cause weakness, numbness, and pain in hands and feet. In tonight's Healthy Living,
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:00:46 GMT
    Every year about 200,000 people will suffer an ACL injury. Half of them will need reconstructive surgery, but studies show many of those procedures will fail. In tonight's Healthy Living, the new technique
    Every year about 200,000 people will suffer an ACL injury. Half of them will need reconstructive surgery, but studies show many of those procedures will fail. In tonight's Healthy Living, the new technique
  • Monday, May 6 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-06 22:00:44 GMT
    While athletes suffer from traumatic forms of the injury, for many others age is to blame for torn rotator cuffs. It's believed millions of Americans over 60 years old suffer from one. Every year 250,000
    While athletes suffer from traumatic forms of the injury, for many others age is to blame for torn rotator cuffs. It's believed millions of Americans over 60 years old suffer from one. Every year 250,000
  • Friday, May 3 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-03 22:00:22 GMT
    Cholesterol, cancer, even infectious diseases, your blood can help doctors detect them all. Now, blood is being used to figure out what's going on inside your head. In tonight's Healthy Living, how
    Cholesterol, cancer, even infectious diseases, your blood can help doctors detect them all. Now, blood is being used to figure out what's going on inside your head. In tonight's Healthy Living, how
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:00:18 GMT
    About 450,000 Americans are treated for burn injuries each year. Burns can be excruciatingly painful and disfiguring. In tonight's Healthy Living, how an innovative procedure is giving a little girl
    About 450,000 Americans are treated for burn injuries each year. Burns can be excruciatingly painful and disfiguring. In tonight's Healthy Living, how an innovative procedure is giving a little girl
  • Monday, April 29 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:00:52 GMT
    9 million Americans suffer neck pain brought on by the narrowing of the space around the spinal cord. The risk of the problem increases as we age, but now one doctor is fighting back with a unique tool.
    9 million Americans suffer neck pain brought on by the narrowing of the space around the spinal cord. The risk of the problem increases as we age, but now one doctor is fighting back with a unique tool.
  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-04-24 21:39:43 GMT
    The first MRI body scan was performed on a human in 1977. It took almost 5 hours to produce one image! Thanks to medical advances, the technology has greatly improved. In tonight's Healthy Living,
    The first MRI body scan was performed on a human in 1977. It took almost 5 hours to produce one image! Thanks to medical advances, the technology has greatly improved. In tonight's Healthy Living,
  • Monday, April 22 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-04-22 22:00:18 GMT
    Aggressive breast cancer can be hard to beat. Even if women do overcome it, there's a good chance it could come back. In tonight's Healthy Living, doctors believe depleting the body of a well-known
    Aggressive breast cancer can be hard to beat. Even if women do overcome it, there's a good chance it could come back. In tonight's Healthy Living, doctors believe depleting the body of a well-known
  • Friday, April 19 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-04-19 22:00:26 GMT
    From repairing torn ligaments to rebuilding bones, stem cell procedures are helping mankind in many ways. In tonight's Healthy Living, now man's best friend is getting in on the action too.
    From repairing torn ligaments to rebuilding bones, stem cell procedures are helping mankind in many ways. In tonight's Healthy Living, now man's best friend is getting in on the action too.
  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-04-17 21:45:16 GMT
    Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is the 7th most common cancer in the U.S. Some forms of the disease respond well to treatment, but others are stubborn and aggressive. In tonight's Healthy Living, the new discovery
    Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is the 7th most common cancer in the U.S. Some forms of the disease respond well to treatment, but others are stubborn and aggressive. In tonight's Healthy Living, the new discovery
  • Monday, April 15 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-04-15 21:15:35 GMT
    When a nerve is injured, pain, numbness, and loss of sensation are common. Fixing damaged nerves used to mean patients had to sacrifice another nerve from their body, but now there's an easier way.
    When a nerve is injured, pain, numbness, and loss of sensation are common. Fixing damaged nerves used to mean patients had to sacrifice another nerve from their body, but now there's an easier way.
  • Friday, April 12 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-04-12 22:00:15 GMT
    It's a technology that's helping dramatically reduce lung cancer deaths. Low dose CT scans have revolutionized early diagnosis and early treatment, but sometimes it's hard to tell if the abnormalities
    It's a technology that's helping dramatically reduce lung cancer deaths. Low dose CT scans have revolutionized early diagnosis and early treatment, but sometimes it's hard to tell if the abnormalities
  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-04-10 22:23:58 GMT
    36 million adults in the US report some degree of hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 people who could benefit from a hearing aid uses one.  In Healthy Living, a new mouth device that could help many hear much
    36 million adults in the US report some degree of hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 people who could benefit from a hearing aid uses one.  In Healthy Living, a new mouth device that could help many hear much
  • Monday, April 8 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-04-08 22:03:41 GMT
    Fearful of food. For 15-million Americans with food allergies, what they eat could kill them. The problem seems to be on the rise too. The CDC reports an 18% increase between 1997 and 2007. In tonight's
    Fearful of food. For 15-million Americans with food allergies, what they eat could kill them. The problem seems to be on the rise too. The CDC reports an 18% increase between 1997 and 2007. In tonight's
  • Friday, April 5 2013 2:44 PM EDT2013-04-05 18:44:44 GMT
    Emphysema destroys the air sacs in your lungs, making it harder and harder to breath. Millions of people struggle with it every day, but a new treatment could help many advanced cases.
    Emphysema destroys the air sacs in your lungs, making it harder and harder to breath. Millions of people struggle with it every day, but a new treatment could help many advanced cases.
  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-04-03 22:00:18 GMT
    It happens when veins don't properly bring blood back to the heart and it can lead to large painful wounds that can last weeks, months or even years. It's believed up to two million Americans suffer from
    It happens when veins don't properly bring blood back to the heart and it can lead to large painful wounds that can last weeks, months or even years. It's believed up to two million Americans suffer from
  • Monday, April 1 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-04-01 22:03:49 GMT
    With life-saving equipment strapped to their backs, they rush in to help fallen comrades on the frontlines, but one of the items combat medics carry is something that's stayed pretty much the same for
    With life-saving equipment strapped to their backs, they rush in to help fallen comrades on the frontlines, but one of the items combat medics carry is something that's stayed pretty much the same for
  • Friday, March 29 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-03-29 22:00:17 GMT
    It's believed that close to 70,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a cancerous or non-cancerous brain tumor this year.    Even if they're removed, there's a chance the tumors could come back.   In tonight's
    It's believed that close to 70,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a cancerous or non-cancerous brain tumor this year.    Even if they're removed, there's a chance the tumors could come back.   In tonight's
  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-03-27 22:00:11 GMT
    It steals your speech, scrambles your thoughts and robs you of your ability to move. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America. It's the number one cause of disability. In tonight's Healthy
    It steals your speech, scrambles your thoughts and robs you of your ability to move. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America. It's the number one cause of disability. In tonight's Healthy
  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:06:29 GMT
    For years, surgery and radiation therapy have been the most common treatments for those diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer.Unfortunately for many patients, those treatments didn't work because
    For years, surgery and radiation therapy have been the most common treatments for those diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer.Unfortunately for many patients, those treatments didn't work because
  • Monday, March 25 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-03-25 22:03:17 GMT
    In tonight's Healthy Living, there's no cure and the cause is unknown.Up to 3 million Americans have Type 1 diabetes.It's already known people with it have smaller pancreases, but a new discovery could carry a lot of weight when it comes to beating diabetes.
    In tonight's Healthy Living, there's no cure and the cause is unknown.Up to 3 million Americans have Type 1 diabetes.It's already known people with it have smaller pancreases, but a new discovery could carry a lot of weight when it comes to beating diabetes.
  • Friday, March 22 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-03-22 23:56:36 GMT
    Whether it's destroyed by a bullet, disease, or a bad infection, doctors have a new way to rebuild bone in the face.In Healthy Living, how stem cells are giving gunshot victims, cancer patients, and others new hope.
    Whether it's destroyed by a bullet, disease, or a bad infection, doctors have a new way to rebuild bone in the face.In Healthy Living, how stem cells are giving gunshot victims, cancer patients, and others new hope.
  • Wednesday, March 20 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-03-20 22:00:40 GMT
    Blood was rushing in and it couldn't get out.That's what was happening inside one little girl's brain, but by the time doctors found out what was wrong, it was almost too late.In tonight's Healthy Living, how she was rescued with glue.
    Blood was rushing in and it couldn't get out.That's what was happening inside one little girl's brain, but by the time doctors found out what was wrong, it was almost too late.In tonight's Healthy Living, how she was rescued with glue.
  • Monday, March 18 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-03-18 22:00:20 GMT
    A single cell causes it and it kills millions of people around the world every year.We have a lot of ways to treat cancer once it forms, but there might be a new way to prevent it.In Healthy Living, what could be medicine's next big thing.
    A single cell causes it and it kills millions of people around the world every year.We have a lot of ways to treat cancer once it forms, but there might be a new way to prevent it.In Healthy Living, what could be medicine's next big thing.
  • Friday, March 15 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:07:08 GMT
    There are one billion people in the world who have uncontrolled high blood pressure.It's a problem that medication can't solve for many.In Healthy Living, for the first time there's a procedure that's zapping away this common condition.
    There are one billion people in the world who have uncontrolled high blood pressure.It's a problem that medication can't solve for many.In Healthy Living, for the first time there's a procedure that's zapping away this common condition.
  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-03-13 22:00:50 GMT
    Do you know your LDL?It's the bad cholesterol in our bodies and the American Heart Association says keeping it under 100 is best to avoid heart attacks and strokes, but for some people no matter what they do their numbers skyrocket.In Healthy Living, a drug that's just hit the market could help bring it back down to Earth.
    Do you know your LDL?It's the bad cholesterol in our bodies and the American Heart Association says keeping it under 100 is best to avoid heart attacks and strokes, but for some people no matter what they do their numbers skyrocket.In Healthy Living, a drug that's just hit the market could help bring it back down to Earth.
  • Monday, March 11 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-03-11 22:00:27 GMT
    They happen when fibers in the eye pull away and tear the retina.Macular holes can threaten vision and force people to go under the knife to save their sight.In Healthy Living, while surgery used to be their only option, something new is giving patients a first of it's kind alternative.
    They happen when fibers in the eye pull away and tear the retina.Macular holes can threaten vision and force people to go under the knife to save their sight.In Healthy Living, while surgery used to be their only option, something new is giving patients a first of it's kind alternative.
  • Friday, March 8 2013 6:00 PM EST2013-03-08 23:00:17 GMT
    When a child's heart fails a transplant is often the only hope, but to keep kids alive while they wait doctors may use artificial pumps.Some are too big and some require major surgery.In Healthy Living , the small device that's changing the game for some of the smallest patients.
    When a child's heart fails a transplant is often the only hope, but to keep kids alive while they wait doctors may use artificial pumps.Some are too big and some require major surgery.In Healthy Living , the small device that's changing the game for some of the smallest patients.
  • Wednesday, March 6 2013 6:00 PM EST2013-03-06 23:00:15 GMT
    Do you ever struggle just to walk up a flight of stairs?Extreme weakness can be a signal that something is seriously wrong with your heart.In Healthy Living, the new device that's helping people regain their energy and save lives.
    Do you ever struggle just to walk up a flight of stairs?Extreme weakness can be a signal that something is seriously wrong with your heart.In Healthy Living, the new device that's helping people regain their energy and save lives.
  • Monday, March 4 2013 6:00 PM EST2013-03-04 23:00:17 GMT
    Each year, a thousand children are born with Cystic Fibrosis.Kids with it are not expected to live past their thirties.As Crystal Oko shows you in Healthy Living, there's a pill that could help them live much longer.
    Each year, a thousand children are born with Cystic Fibrosis.Kids with it are not expected to live past their thirties.As Crystal Oko shows you in Healthy Living, there's a pill that could help them live much longer.
  • Friday, March 1 2013 6:15 PM EST2013-03-01 23:15:53 GMT
    For many, they're a cosmetic concern.For others, they can lead to dangerous health issues.They're caused by faulty valves that lead to blood pooling in the legs, varicose veins affect up to 25% of women and up to 10% of men.In Healthy Living, more on the newer procedure that's getting rid of them.
    For many, they're a cosmetic concern.For others, they can lead to dangerous health issues.They're caused by faulty valves that lead to blood pooling in the legs, varicose veins affect up to 25% of women and up to 10% of men.In Healthy Living, more on the newer procedure that's getting rid of them.
  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:00 PM EST2013-02-27 23:00:20 GMT
    It spreads rapidly and virtually everyone will get it at least once in their lifetime.Right now, we're in the middle of stomach flu season.80% of outbreaks happen between November and April.In tonight's
    It spreads rapidly and virtually everyone will get it at least once in their lifetime.Right now, we're in the middle of stomach flu season.80% of outbreaks happen between November and April.In tonight's
  • Friday, February 22 2013 6:11 PM EST2013-02-22 23:11:02 GMT
    Did you know melanoma can affect the eyes?In fact, it's the most common and most dangerous form of eye cancer in adults.Half the time it spreads, and if that happens it's almost 100% fatal.In Healthy Living,
    Did you know melanoma can affect the eyes?In fact, it's the most common and most dangerous form of eye cancer in adults.Half the time it spreads, and if that happens it's almost 100% fatal.In Healthy Living,
  • Monday, February 18 2013 5:44 PM EST2013-02-18 22:44:10 GMT
    They protect us and our families from the flu, mumps, measles, and many other diseases, but figuring out a vaccine to protect against HIV is still a mystery.Every year, 50,000 Americans are infected and
    They protect us and our families from the flu, mumps, measles, and many other diseases, but figuring out a vaccine to protect against HIV is still a mystery.Every year, 50,000 Americans are infected and
  • Friday, February 15 2013 6:15 PM EST2013-02-15 23:15:47 GMT
    It mainly targets boys, putting most in wheelchairs by the time they are 12, and it will most likely kill them in their twenties.Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy leaves families with few treatment options and
    It mainly targets boys, putting most in wheelchairs by the time they are 12, and it will most likely kill them in their twenties.Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy leaves families with few treatment options and
  • Monday, February 11 2013 5:19 PM EST2013-02-11 22:19:28 GMT
    The statistics are shocking.One out of 88 children born today will be diagnosed with autism by the time they are 8 years old.In Healthy Living, meet the married couple who says what they're doing right
    The statistics are shocking.One out of 88 children born today will be diagnosed with autism by the time they are 8 years old.In Healthy Living, meet the married couple who says what they're doing right
  • Friday, February 8 2013 6:01 PM EST2013-02-08 23:01:35 GMT
    More than 5 million Americans are being robbed.Their memories and function stolen by a thief that affects their brains.Now, a new tool is helping doctors catch it in the act.In Healthy Living, the diagnostic
    More than 5 million Americans are being robbed.Their memories and function stolen by a thief that affects their brains.Now, a new tool is helping doctors catch it in the act.In Healthy Living, the diagnostic
  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 5:56 PM EST2013-02-06 22:56:36 GMT
    From burns to bullets to bomb blasts, thousands of U.S. troops have come back from Iraq and Afghanistan with devastating injuries that leave them disfigured.In Healthy Living, to give the wounded warriors
    From burns to bullets to bomb blasts, thousands of U.S. troops have come back from Iraq and Afghanistan with devastating injuries that leave them disfigured.In Healthy Living, to give the wounded warriors
  • Monday, February 4 2013 6:06 PM EST2013-02-04 23:06:42 GMT
    He made a big sacrifice for his country, and now he could be making an even bigger contribution to the medical community.Tonight in Healthy Living, the story of a young soldier who helped design something
    He made a big sacrifice for his country, and now he could be making an even bigger contribution to the medical community.Tonight in Healthy Living, the story of a young soldier who helped design something
  • Friday, February 1 2013 5:39 PM EST2013-02-01 22:39:42 GMT
    Constant gunfire, mayhem, and death.For troops who saw action in Iraq and Afghanistan, when the dust settles, the nerves don't always follow.In Healthy Living, meet the animals who could be the answer
    Constant gunfire, mayhem, and death.For troops who saw action in Iraq and Afghanistan, when the dust settles, the nerves don't always follow.In Healthy Living, meet the animals who could be the answer
  • Wednesday, January 30 2013 5:10 PM EST2013-01-30 22:10:26 GMT
    It's the third most common cause of death in the U.S.As C.O.P.D. progresses, the damage to the lungs can be irreversible.In Healthy Living, the new instrument doctors now have to help people suffering
    It's the third most common cause of death in the U.S.As C.O.P.D. progresses, the damage to the lungs can be irreversible.In Healthy Living, the new instrument doctors now have to help people suffering
  • Monday, January 28 2013 6:19 PM EST2013-01-28 23:19:31 GMT
    Have you ever forgotten to take your daily medication?Well you're not alone, studies show about 50% of patients do not take their drugs as prescribed.Today in Healthy Living, Crystal Oko shows you how
    Have you ever forgotten to take your daily medication?Well you're not alone, studies show about 50% of patients do not take their drugs as prescribed.Today in Healthy Living, Crystal Oko shows you how
  • Wednesday, January 23 2013 6:09 PM EST2013-01-23 23:09:31 GMT
    When astronaut Scott Kelly blasts into space in 2015, he'll be a living, breathing medical experiment.In tonight's Healthy Living, what they discover could help patients here on Earth.
    When astronaut Scott Kelly blasts into space in 2015, he'll be a living, breathing medical experiment.In tonight's Healthy Living, what they discover could help patients here on Earth.
  • Friday, January 18 2013 6:28 PM EST2013-01-18 23:28:17 GMT
    Have you ever tried to move your computer's mouse and the on-screen cursor didn't respond right away?It can be frustrating, but it's nothing compared to what some surgeons are facing.Michelle Dunaway tells
    Have you ever tried to move your computer's mouse and the on-screen cursor didn't respond right away?It can be frustrating, but it's nothing compared to what some surgeons are facing.Michelle Dunaway tells
  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 6:21 PM EST2013-01-16 23:21:39 GMT
    It's a list no one wants to be on.More than 90,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant right now, but one doctor hopes to get that list down to zero.Michelle Dunaway has the story.
    It's a list no one wants to be on.More than 90,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant right now, but one doctor hopes to get that list down to zero.Michelle Dunaway has the story.
  • Monday, January 14 2013 6:07 PM EST2013-01-14 23:07:30 GMT
    They're two words that should never go together, kids and cancer.But more than 16 out of every 100-thousand kids get one form or another.Now, as Andrew McIntosh reports, there's a new weapon to help kill
    They're two words that should never go together, kids and cancer.But more than 16 out of every 100-thousand kids get one form or another.Now, as Andrew McIntosh reports, there's a new weapon to help kill
  • Friday, January 11 2013 6:12 PM EST2013-01-11 23:12:14 GMT
    Fully aware of his surroundings, but unable to communicate.He's locked in.Now, new technology is helping the accident victim unlock his voice.Michelle Dunaway shows us the device that's changed his life
    Fully aware of his surroundings, but unable to communicate.He's locked in.Now, new technology is helping the accident victim unlock his voice.Michelle Dunaway shows us the device that's changed his life
  • Wednesday, January 9 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-01-09 22:30:38 GMT
    80% of all women in the U.S. will use it at some point in their lives, but the burden of taking birth control pills could soon be taken away from women. 9&10's Michelle Dunaway has more details in today's
    80% of all women in the U.S. will use it at some point in their lives, but the burden of taking birth control pills could soon be taken away from women. 9&10's Michelle Dunaway has more details in today's
  • Monday, January 7 2013 6:02 PM EST2013-01-07 23:02:44 GMT
    Confined to a wheelchair for life.That's the fate of many of the 12,000 people who suffer traumatic spinal cord injuries in the United States every year.But as Michelle Dunaway reports tonight in Healthy
    Confined to a wheelchair for life.That's the fate of many of the 12,000 people who suffer traumatic spinal cord injuries in the United States every year.But as Michelle Dunaway reports tonight in Healthy
  • Wednesday, January 2 2013 5:59 PM EST2013-01-02 22:59:11 GMT
    Can you use meditation as medication?A federal panel recently released a report with results that might surprise you.In today's Healthy Living, Michelle Dunaway has the details and talks with an expert
    Can you use meditation as medication?A federal panel recently released a report with results that might surprise you.In today's Healthy Living, Michelle Dunaway has the details and talks with an expert
  • Friday, December 28 2012 6:18 PM EST2012-12-28 23:18:46 GMT
    Massive headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, these are the signs of a brain tumor. Each year 41,000 people are told they have one. Now, a new device is helping put a cap on tumor growth. Michelle
    Massive headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, these are the signs of a brain tumor. Each year 41,000 people are told they have one. Now, a new device is helping put a cap on tumor growth. Michelle
  • Wednesday, December 26 2012 5:27 PM EST2012-12-26 22:27:49 GMT
    It's been called the epidemic of the 21st century. Diabetes kills more people than all cancers combined. Three-million Americans are living with type-one diabetes, and almost 24-million have type-two.
    It's been called the epidemic of the 21st century. Diabetes kills more people than all cancers combined. Three-million Americans are living with type-one diabetes, and almost 24-million have type-two.
  • Monday, December 24 2012 5:12 PM EST2012-12-24 22:12:20 GMT
    In the heads of millions of Americans, they sit silently and can burst without warning.Brain aneurysms rupture in about 30,000 people every year, killing or disabling many.Women are at a higher risk for
    In the heads of millions of Americans, they sit silently and can burst without warning.Brain aneurysms rupture in about 30,000 people every year, killing or disabling many.Women are at a higher risk for
  • Friday, December 21 2012 6:09 PM EST2012-12-21 23:09:43 GMT
    More than a million people are living with an aortic aneurysm and don't even know it.It's a widening of a blood vessel and when they become too large, they can burst or rupture, leaving little hope for
    More than a million people are living with an aortic aneurysm and don't even know it.It's a widening of a blood vessel and when they become too large, they can burst or rupture, leaving little hope for
  • Wednesday, December 19 2012 5:08 PM EST2012-12-19 22:08:07 GMT
    Caregivers spend an average of 25 hours a week taking care of an ill family member's needs with little to no time for themselves.But the loving act can be bad for their body and mind.Michelle Dunaway has
    Caregivers spend an average of 25 hours a week taking care of an ill family member's needs with little to no time for themselves.But the loving act can be bad for their body and mind.Michelle Dunaway has
  • Monday, December 17 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-12-17 23:00:16 GMT
    Nearly 12 million Americans are living with cancer.Most will try traditional therapies to treat their disease.Now, there's another way some say is just as successful without the harsh side effects.But
    Nearly 12 million Americans are living with cancer.Most will try traditional therapies to treat their disease.Now, there's another way some say is just as successful without the harsh side effects.But
  • Friday, December 14 2012 4:54 PM EST2012-12-14 21:54:15 GMT
    Tremors, trouble walking, stiff and achy muscles, there are many unmistakable signs of Parkinson's.Now researchers are looking at another symptom that could help diagnose the disease with a phone call.Michelle
    Tremors, trouble walking, stiff and achy muscles, there are many unmistakable signs of Parkinson's.Now researchers are looking at another symptom that could help diagnose the disease with a phone call.Michelle
  • Friday, December 14 2012 11:30 AM EST2012-12-14 16:30:28 GMT
    It's the leading cause of legal blindness in older Americans.Every year, 250,000 people in the U.S. are treated for age related macular degeneration.Now, there's more and more evidence that a cancer drug
    It's the leading cause of legal blindness in older Americans.Every year, 250,000 people in the U.S. are treated for age related macular degeneration.Now, there's more and more evidence that a cancer drug
  • Wednesday, December 12 2012 5:59 PM EST2012-12-12 22:59:26 GMT
    Be jolly without the jiggle!With all the great holiday food, it might seem impossible this time of year, but we're making it easier to fight festive fat.Michelle Dunaway has a healthy holiday meal you
    Be jolly without the jiggle!With all the great holiday food, it might seem impossible this time of year, but we're making it easier to fight festive fat.Michelle Dunaway has a healthy holiday meal you
  • Monday, December 10 2012 5:41 PM EST2012-12-10 22:41:42 GMT
    It's the time for season's greetings and lots of over-eating.With all the holiday parties and family get-togethers, the temptation to indulge can be overwhelming.But we're here to help keep your diet off
    It's the time for season's greetings and lots of over-eating.With all the holiday parties and family get-togethers, the temptation to indulge can be overwhelming.But we're here to help keep your diet off
  • Monday, December 10 2012 11:36 AM EST2012-12-10 16:36:00 GMT
    Trees blowing, birds singing, children laughing; they're all things many people enjoy hearing.But for one woman, just about every sound was excruciating.In today's Healthy Living, we tell you about a big
    Trees blowing, birds singing, children laughing; they're all things many people enjoy hearing.But for one woman, just about every sound was excruciating.In today's Healthy Living, we tell you about a big
  • Friday, December 7 2012 6:17 PM EST2012-12-07 23:17:31 GMT
    It's that sticky or dry feeling in the mouth all of us get once in a while.But for some, it could be more than just an inconvenience.Its believed 44 million Americans suffer from the problem.Tonight in
    It's that sticky or dry feeling in the mouth all of us get once in a while.But for some, it could be more than just an inconvenience.Its believed 44 million Americans suffer from the problem.Tonight in
  • Thursday, December 6 2012 11:02 AM EST2012-12-06 16:02:22 GMT
    Its believed 33% of all Americans misuse alcohol, resulting in 85,000 preventable deaths a year.So, for today's Healthy Living, we're asking you to ask yourself how much do you drink?While you might not
    Its believed 33% of all Americans misuse alcohol, resulting in 85,000 preventable deaths a year.So, for today's Healthy Living, we're asking you to ask yourself how much do you drink?While you might not
  • Wednesday, December 5 2012 5:59 PM EST2012-12-05 22:59:53 GMT
    Its the season for sneezing, sniffles and sickness.Every year, between 5% and 20% of the U.S. population gets the flu.And the infected could be passing it on to you before they even know they're sick!As
    Its the season for sneezing, sniffles and sickness.Every year, between 5% and 20% of the U.S. population gets the flu.And the infected could be passing it on to you before they even know they're sick!As
  • Help others by joining 9&10 News Helping Hands and Farm Bureau Insurance during the Save a Smile Drive. Many people in our communities need help with their dental health. Requests for help at the Traverse
    Help others by joining 9&10 News Helping Hands and Farm Bureau Insurance during the Save a Smile Drive. Many people in our communities need help with their dental health. Requests for help at the Traverse

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    A domestic assault complaint led deputies to nearly 1,000 illegal marijuana plants. Antrim county deputies found 30 plants outside the home in Alden. When they went in the home, there were plenty more
    A domestic assault complaint led deputies to nearly 1,000 illegal marijuana plants. Antrim county deputies found 30 plants outside the home in Alden. When they went in the home, there were plenty more
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    A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
    A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
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    Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
    Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln