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	Women Go Red in fight against heart disease 2 Comments Last Updated: 7:19 PM 02/05/10 - POTTSBORO, TX - On Friday, red was the color of choice for women all across the country as they took part in the national "Go Red for Women Day" as part of heart disease awareness. (Full Story)
	New Beginnings: Tips for New Moms Last Updated: 8:37 AM 01/26/10 - Today in New Beginnings we are talking about tips for new moms. Pregnancy is an exciting yet scary time for some. TexomaCare Ob/Gyn, Dr. Andrew Broselow is here with a few tips that may help make the transition a little easier. (Full Story)
	Study shows Native Americans more likely to die from H1N1 44 Comments Last Updated: 6:43 PM 01/15/10 - LOVE COUNTY, OK - The Centers for Disease Control has released findings of certain ethnic groups are at a higher risk of getting H1N1 virus. Austin Wright has more. (Full Story)
	Cervical Cancer Last Updated: 8:02 AM 01/12/10 - Cervical cancer killed about 4,000 women in 2008. Information is key to prevention and treatment. (Full Story)
	Collin County reports 1st H1N1 flu-related death Last Updated: 4:16 PM 01/05/10 - McKINNEY, TX – Collin County Health Care Services reports that a 28-year-old Collin County resident who died recently was infected with H1N1 flu. (Full Story)
	Beating the Bulge in the New Year Last Updated: 7:37 AM 01/05/10 - This time of year losing weight is a top priority for some residents. Dr. Robert Hernandez with Primary Medicine of North Texas is here with a few tips to help you lose the weight and keep it off. (Full Story)
	Healthy Holiday Options: Part 1 Last Updated: 7:43 AM 12/21/09 - There are many healthy options for holiday meals that your family will enjoy. (Full Story)
	New TMC design promotes healing atmosphere 1 Comment Last Updated: 9:24 AM 12/18/09 - DENISON, TX - The new Texoma Medical Center is certainly a beautiful place both outside and in. But the nice decoration and lay out don't just look good, it's also meant to make you feel good. (Full Story)
	Carter Co. holds drive thru H1N1 vaccine clinic 3 Comments Last Updated: 6:44 PM 12/14/09 - ARDMORE, OK -- While it may seem like the worst part of the H1N1 flu outbreak has passed, Carter County health officials tell us there is still a need to get vaccinated. (Full Story)
	Grayson Co. to hold another H1N1 vaccine clinic Last Updated: 3:52 PM 12/10/09 - SHERMAN, TX -- The Grayson County Health Department will provide the 2009 H1N1 injectable or influenza live, attenuated intranasal vaccine (LAIV/the nasal spray) to clients on a first-come, first-serve basis. Supplies are limited on Friday, December 11, 2009, from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Full Story)
	HPV Questions and Answers Last Updated: 7:34 AM 12/10/09 - Human papillomavirus is affecting women across the country. There is recent controversy over wheter or not girls beginning at age 9 should get vaccinated. Dr. Alex Ehsan is here to talk to us about HPV and how it effects women. (Full Story)
	New TMC grand opening 12 Comments Last Updated: 9:13 AM 12/10/09 - DENISON, TX - It's been years in the making and under construction for the past 18 months. On Wednesday the new Texoma Medical Center is now open. State, County and local lawmakers joined with TMC officials to cut the ribbon, officially opening the facility Wednesday afternoon. (Full Story)
	Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 11 Comments Last Updated: 4:47 PM 12/09/09 - It's a delicate subject that many Texomans are faced with in their lifetimes---seniors and driving, and when is it time to ask a loved one for their keys. (Full Story)
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Video: Protecting Girls Against Violence
The CDC estimates that more than 30 percent of girls experience domestic violence. Maggie Rodriguez discussed the issue with author Eve Ensler.
Study: Paxil Blocks Cancer Drug Effects
Canadian Researchers Say Popular Drug Interferes With Breast Cancer Treatment
Video: Older Women and Autism
Dr. Jennifer Ashton discussed a new study that showed older women are more likely to have autistic children.
Video: The Risk of Amateur Football
Football players are often the victims of sports-related head injuries but pro-athletes aren't the only ones at risk. The CDC estimates that about 300,000 student athletes suffer concussions each year. Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports.

Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Stroke-Related Brain Damage
Following a Mediterranean diet may help lower risk of brain damage related to silent strokes, new research shows.
Less TV, More Family Dinners Fight Childhood Obesity
Simple lifestyle habits at home, such as having more family meals, could reduce obesity in preschoolers, new research suggests.
Nearly 1 in 3 Overweight Teens in Denial
Nearly one in three overweight adolescents don't think they have a weight problem.
Thirdhand Smoke Creates Indoor Cancer Risk
Tobacco smoke residue, or “thirdhand” smoke, mixes with indoor air pollutants to form cancer-causing substances.
Autism Risk Rises With Mother's Age
Regardless of the father's age, a child's risk of autism rises with the age of the child's mother. Moms 40 and older are 77% more likely to have a child with autism, compared to mothers under age 25.

Autism risks detailed in children of older mothers (AP)
AP - A woman's chance of having a child with autism increase substantially as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than 5 million births found.
Bad malaria pills in Africa raise resistance fears (AP)
AP - High rates of the most effective type of malaria-fighting drugs sold in three African countries are poor quality — including nearly half the pills sampled in Senegal — raising fears of increased drug resistance that could wipe out the last weapon left to battle a disease that kills 1 million people each year, according to a U.S. report released Monday.
Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water (AP)
AP - The federal government advises throwing most unused or expired medications into the trash instead of down the drain, but they can end up in the water anyway, a study from Maine suggests.
China finds 170 more tons of tainted milk powder (AP)
AP - The discovery has punched a 170-ton hole in China's promises to overhaul its food safety system. Officials say they've found yet another case where large amounts of tainted milk powder from the country's 2008 scandal that should have been destroyed were instead repackaged.
Is the US swine flu epidemic over? (AP)
AP - If the U.S. swine flu epidemic isn't over, it certainly looks as if it's on its last legs. While federal health officials are not ready to declare the threat has passed and the outbreak has run its course, they did report Friday that for the fourth week in a row, no states had widespread flu activity. U.S. cases have been declining since late October.