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Doctors Issue Warning About Fireworks Dangers

Setting off fireworks and lighting sparklers seem like perfect July Fourth activities, but many people don't realize how many eye injuries they cause. More

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National

Body Makes Pot-Like Substance To Help Skin

A researcher says that, in some ways, our bodies are like marijuana plants. More
Skin Cancer | Survey

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Snacks 100 Calories Or Less

Here are some snacks that are 100 calories or less. More
Images: Low-Cal Snacks

Cosmetic Procedures

July Health Focus: Cosmetic Procedures

Get the facts about cosmetic treatments ranging from breast enlargment to wrinkle reduction. More

Prepare Defenses For Next Snack Attack

Will you be ready the next time you're struck by the munchies? More

Get Fit 4 Summer

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Weigh To Lose Contest!

See who won in '07 and get info on '08!

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Study Compares Results Of Weight Watchers, Exercise

Study: Compound In Red Wine Improves Health Of Aging Mice

Many Sunscreens Contain Harmful Ingredients, New Study Says

Md. Hospital To Add Local Produce To Patients' Menus

Philadelphia Doc Says She Has Stretch Mark Solution

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Body Makes Pot-Like Substance To Help Skin

FDA Reports More Salmonella Illnesses

Nebraska Beef Recall Expands To 5.3M Pounds

Blood Test May Replace Surgical Biopsies

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Snacks 100 Calories Or Less

Basic Foods Offer Big Health Boosts

Wounded Vet Uses Experience To Help Other Hurt Soldiers

Many Sunscreens Contain Harmful Ingredients, New Study Says

Taking Meds? Avoid These Foods

The Idiot-Proof Diet Guide

'Weekend Warriors' Risk Serious Injury, Doctors Say

Breast Reduction Not Just For Women

New Test Uses Light To Detect Oral Cancer

Hoda Kotb's Breast Cancer Battle

Hoda Kotb's Breast Cancer Battle (Part 2)

Daily Health Tip

Prepare Defenses For Next Snack Attack

Will you be ready the next time you're struck by the munchies? More

Health Tips

Workouts Bring Couples Closer Together

Allergies Can Turn Deadly For Some

Natural Products Make Skin Seem Like Butter

Mom's Diet Can Boost Baby's Brain

New Ratings Bring Changes To Sunscreen

Better Health Podcast

Information to help you live a healthier and more enjoyable life is available in the audio and video Better Health Podcast. More

Health Center

Man's Best Friend Helps With Occupational Therapy

Anyone who has a pet knows animals can provide emotional support. But in hospitals across the country, therapy dogs help with physical and occupational rehabilitation as well.

Feature Video

Recurrent Yeast Infections: Should You Worry?

Interpreting Mammograms

Kicking Heroin: Is Methadone The Answer?

Medication Strategies For Heartburn

Sex And Yeast Infections: Is There A Link?

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Topic Of The Month

July Health Focus: Cosmetic Procedures

Get the facts about cosmetic treatments ranging from breast enlargment to wrinkle reduction. More

Meet The Reporter

Doreen Gentzler

Doreen Gentzler is co-anchor of News4 at 6 and 11, and reports on health issues several times a week during the newscast segment "News 4 Your Health." More

Doctors Issue Warning About Fireworks Dangers

Wounded Vet Uses Experience To Help Other Hurt Soldiers

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