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There's No Escaping Autumn Allergies
If you are one of the 36 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, there is nowhere in the United States that will be free from pollen this Fall.
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TOP HEADLINES

	2 Million Cancer Cases Tied to Tobacco Use
	Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
	'Bonding Gene' Could Help Men Stay Married
	Leave That Ear Wax Alone
	Protecting Newborns From a Dangerous Threat
	When Communication Is Lost
	After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients
	Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School
	America's Unhealthiest Grocery Shoppers
	79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills

News 4 Team Reports

Non-Hospital Baby Abductions on the Rise
Apparently foiled by increased security at hospitals, strangers who abduct babies are finding opportunities for kidnapping at other public places or private homes.
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3 Questions Can Spot Possible Postpartum Depression
Three simple questions were just as good as conventional screening for identifying potential postpartum depression among new mothers.
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Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise
Children love playing video games, and playing active versions of these games may help stop children from becoming obese.
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Latest Health News

	More Sweat Equals Lower Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma
	Kids' Eye Injuries From Golf Clubs Rare But Severe
	Health Tip: Stay Safe on the School Bus
	Vitamin B12 Key to Aging Brain
	Health Tip: Understanding Serving Sizes
	Fewer College Kids Smoking, But Industry Tactics a Threat
	Hurricane Threats: Time to Batten Down the Hatches
	2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing
	Free Drug Samples May End Up Costing More
	Chinese Work Sees Through Invisibility Quest

Health Centers

Healthy Living
Healthy living means eating right, exercising, and taking time to take care of yourself.
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Women's Health See inside for information on breast cancer, pregnancy, heart disease, dieting, and the latest women's health news. More	Men's Health Learn more about the latest health concerns facing men, as well as conditions like prostate cancer. More
Children's Health Look inside here for the latest on children's health tips, infections, nutrition, allergies and more. More	Seniors' Health Get the latest on arthritis, memory loss, heart conditions, osteoporosis and the latest news on seniors' health. More
Diet, Fitness and Self Image Good nutrition and physical fitness are essential parts of living a long, healthy life. Find out about how you can improve your health today. More	Cancer Center Get the latest news on cancer and treatments and use our Interactive Human Body Atlas to watch multimedia demonstrations of each condition. More
Sex & Relationships Learn more about sexual reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases for a safe and healthy life. More	Alzheimer's Disease Information Center Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. More

Health Quizzes and Tools

Health Quizzes and Tools
Test your health IQ! Take these interactive quizzes to find out just how much you know about your own health.
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	Carbohydrates: Rate Your Intake
	Check Your Cholesterol Now
	Just How Sleep-Deprived Are You?!?
	Are You Getting Enough Protein?
	Cold Checkup
	Allergy Quiz
	Arthritis Checkup

Health Insurance Issues

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Federal Health Plan for Children Still Leaves Needs Unmet

Costs Can Vary By $100 or More for Same Drugs

Medicare to Pay Bonuses for 'E-Prescribing'

Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment

U.S. Health Care Still Ill, Survey Finds

Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live

Patients With Medicaid Co-Pay Cut Out Certain Drugs

25 Million Americans Are 'Underinsured'

Medicare Costs for Cancer Treatment Soar

More Young People Going Without Health Insurance

Health Tips

Health Tip: Getting Ready for Cancer Treatment

Health Tip: Avoid Yeast Infections

Health Tip: Controlling Asthma

Health Tip: Know the Signs of Concussion

Health Tip: Adjusting to a Hearing Aid

Health Tip: Prepare a Fire Safety Plan

Health Tip: Help Prevent a Herniated Disk

Health Tip: Leaving Your Children Alone

Health Tip: Using a Dietary Supplement

Health Tip: Monitor the Mercury in Your Food

Sponsored Health Centers

Focus on: Treatment Options for Heart Valve Diseases
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Focus on: ADHD
Visit the ADHD Health Center to learn about the causes of ADHD, identifying it and what its risk factors are.
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Focus on: Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Focus on: Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease is not a normal part of aging. While it is uncurable, there are options for treatment.
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