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Feds Fight Morning-After Pill Age Ruling Again

12:39 AM, May 25, 2013

Department of Justice lawyers have again asked a federal appeals court in New York to delay lifting age restrictions and prescription requirements on an emergency contraceptive popularly known as the morning-after pill.

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Mo. Bill Would Analyze Eating Disorder Coverage

8:18 AM, May 21, 2013

A proposal to study the effects of mandatory health insurance coverage for eating disorders is awaiting the signature of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.

Red Dye 40 & ADHD

11:22 PM, May 20, 2013

Families are concerned that food additives trigger hyperactivity and behavior problems in children.

Right Or Left Brain Thinker? Look At Your Phone

1:32 PM, May 20, 2013

A new study suggests your ear preference shows whether you're a left brain thinker or a right brain thinker.

Measles Surges In UK Years After Vaccine Scare

8:44 AM, May 20, 2013

This year, the U.K. has had more than 1,200 cases of measles, after a record number of nearly 2,000 cases last year.

What Do We Eat? New Food Map Will Tell Us

7:18 AM, May 20, 2013

Some researchers say government data can lag behind the rapidly expanding and changing food marketplace.

Sinus Balloon Brings Relief In Minutes

6:31 PM, May 18, 2013

A procedure to relieve sinus pain and pressure is now available in the doctor's office.

Texas Man Survives More Than 200 Bee Stings

12:22 PM, May 17, 2013

A spokeswoman for Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen says 76-year-old Tiburcio Ramirez of San Benito was in good condition Friday.

Woman Gets Bionic Limbs After Flesh-Eating Bacteria

8:53 AM, May 17, 2013

Aimee Copeland, who lost her limbs to a flesh-eating bacteria, has two bionic hands that allow her to fold clothes, iron her hair and even wipe down tables.

CDC: Fecal Bacteria Common In Swimming Pools

1:48 PM, May 16, 2013

Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer.

There They Go Again: House Voting On 'Obamacare'

1:23 PM, May 16, 2013

There they go again: The House is debating another GOP bill to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law.

Dr. Ruth, pushing age 85, still talking about sex

10:09 AM, May 16, 2013

The popular therapist may not be as visible as she was, but she is as active as ever.

Feds Propose Overhaul For Child Care Centers

7:32 AM, May 16, 2013

Federal health officials say they will propose Thursday to overhaul federally funded child care centers across the country

Stem Cells Recovered From Cloned Human Embryos

1:07 PM, May 15, 2013

Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes.

Maine Senate Considers Exercise Requirement

11:08 AM, May 15, 2013

A bill intended to prevent obesity among Maine schoolchildren is up for debate in the state Senate.

For Breast Cancer,Testing And Surgery Costs Hard To Pin Down

7:37 PM, May 14, 2013

Some women complain the bills can run to $100,000 or more.

Parking Deck Collapse At Westfield Montgomery Mall In Md. Kills 1

One worker died but the second worker was trapped for about four hours before he was freed and flown to a hospital.

6:15 AM, May 24, 2013

Raphael Chad Mwilima and Daquan Marquis Douglas charged for the murder of Michael Nolan Brown

Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder of 23-year-old Michael Nolan Brown. 

9:05 PM, May 23, 2013

Claude Alexander Allen Accused of Using Hatchet In Homicide in Gaithersburg

Police called to investigate a burglary in Gaithersburg have discovered the scene of a gruesome homicide.

4:10 PM, May 24, 2013

Alexandria's Mayor Pleads For Patience As Shooting Outrage Grows

Mayor Bill Euille knew victim Julian Dawkins, shot by an Arlington Sheriff's Deputy, says he's confident police are doing their job investigating the homicide.

8:46 PM, May 24, 2013

MetroHotCars.com Not Getting Any Love From Metro

While Metro is working on the tracks this weekend, their lawyers may be working on putting one light-hearted critic on blast. 

10:22 PM, May 24, 2013

Jenelle's Journey: From Tragedy To Advocacy

One local woman's push to get certain vehicles off the road.

10:20 PM, May 24, 2013

Violent Math Problems Lead To Teacher's Firing from Center City Public Charter School's Trinidad Campus.

The teacher who sent home those violence-laced math problems has been fired.

3:21 AM, Mar 2, 2012

DC Taxis Caught On Camera Refusing Black And Disabled Passengers Fined

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

10:15 PM, May 22, 2013

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