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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: New Clue
A new clue to the cause of sudden infant death syndrome comes from baby mice that suddenly die when their brain serotonin levels go haywire.
117 West Nile Virus Deaths in 2007
As the 2008 West Nile virus season begins in the U.S., the CDC says last year there were 175,000 infections, with 1,227 serious cases and 117 deaths.
FDA Urged to Toughen Diabetes Drug Tests
Drug companies should be required to conduct stricter safety tests before marketing new diabetes drugs, expert advisors told the FDA.
Kroger Beef Recall Expands
The Kroger ground beef recall has been expanded to include seveeral supermarket chains in multiple states.
Erections: Use 'Em or Lose 'Em
The more times per week an aging man has sex, the lower his risk of erectile dysfunction, Finnish researchers find.

Don't Fear the Dentist
Millions of people fail to get necessary dental care because they're afraid to go to the dentist. Here are some tips to help you overcome your fear of the dental chair.
Demystifying Detox Diets
Can diets like the Lemon Detox Diet, Liver Detox Diet and others really help you lose weight fast while cleansing toxins from your body? WebMD asks the experts for the truth about detox diets.
4 New High-Tech Tools to Help Control Diabetes
New High tech devices may make it easier for many of the nation’s 21 million people with diabetes to control the disease.
3 Diabetes Tests You Must Have
Three diabetes tests to check blood sugar control and to catch problems early.
Diabetes Care: Managing Your Time When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes care can be time-consuming. Here are some tips to help you keep up.


What's Going Around 4/23/2008 Last Updated: 1:12 PM 04/23/08 - Your child's sick -- then he gets better... then he's sick again! It's a stomach virus that's going around in much of our area. (Full Story)
WV's Childhood Obesity Rates Catches the Attention of U.S. Surgeon General Last Updated: 5:51 PM 03/10/08 - WV's childhood obesity problem is catching the attention of the acting U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Steve Galson. The long term goal is to bring those alarming statistics down (Full Story)
"De-stressing" During the Holidays Last Updated: 12:13 PM 12/20/07 - The holidays can leave many people uptight. Here's some ways to "de-stress" during the holiday season. (Full Story)
Family Matters: Lead Testing Your Child Last Updated: 4:34 PM 09/13/07 - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Susan Fabry has some tips concerning the recent lead scare. (Full Story)
Family Matters: Welcoming a New Baby Last Updated: 4:23 PM 08/24/07 - An outline from Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Susan Fabry reveals some of the tips to keep your child excited about a new addition to the family. (Full Story)
Family Matters: Empty Nest What happens when all of your children leave the nest to fly on their own? Susan Fabry has the tips to help you cope when the children fly the coop. (Full Story)
Family Matters - Adoption This outline provides suggestions to parents dealing with adoption. When should you tell a child they are adopted? What do you say? Here are some tips for a difficult parenting situation. (Full Story)
Shopping Cart Dangers Just about every parent has taken their child grocery shopping at some point. But that shopping cart can actually be dangerous for your children. Pediatric nurse practitioner Susan Fabry has some tips to keep them safe. (Full Story)
Family Matters: Preventing Heat Stress in Your Children Summer is a time of fun and sun for most children, but as the temperature and humidity rises, the danger can also increase. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Susan Fabry provides some tips for keeping your children safe during the hot summer months. (Full Story)

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