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March Against Monsanto protests planned

Ashleigh Walters — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:33:48 GMT

Rallies are planned Saturday to protest Monsanto, a biotechnology plant that is accused of creating genetically-modified organisms, or GMOs, with potentially harmful or deadly side effects.

FDA: Infections tied to Tenn. pharmacy

Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:27:58 GMT

Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.

Better ways to handle stress

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:34 GMT

Self affirmation can help people cope with stress. When people are under a lot of stress, they tend to make a lot of mistakes..

Is calorie counting effective?

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:40:37 GMT

New research published in the British Medical Journal shows many of us are underestimating the calories we're eating, especially when we visit fast food restaurants.

Nation's kids need to get more physical

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:02 GMT

The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and treat physical education as a core subject.

Ask Dr. Soria: High blood pressure

WPTV Web Team — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:05:44 GMT

Dr. David Soria Q&A: Can a child have high blood pressure

Do sleep apps really help?

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:47:28 GMT

Sleep Apps: Should you spend your money to help diagnose your sleeping problems?

Treatment for chronic pain

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:28 GMT

Chronic pain conditions affect more than 116 million Americans--and for many, prescription drugs are the only way to mask it..

"Bionic Hand" Opens New World

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:40:38 GMT

Man who lost his arm to cancer can now hold his daughter.

New map will break down what we eat

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:28:35 GMT

Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought.