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High School Removes Photos of Pregnant Students

High School Removes Photos of Pregnant Students

A Michigan high school removed full body photos of pregnant students from their yearbook. WOOD's Heather Walker tells us the story. Watch »

May 17, 2013
If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus,

If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus, "It'd Be Pandemic": Expert

Half of the U.S. population aged 40 and older suffer with a sexual dysfunction. And experts say these... Watch »

May 16, 2013
If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus,

If Sexual Dysfunction Were a Virus, "It'd Be Pandemic": Expert

The problems can vary from cardiovascular problems, to hormone levels, or other factors. Watch »

May 15, 2013
Stars React to Jolie's Announcement

Stars React to Jolie's Announcement

Stars took time out from the ABC's Upfront party to react to news of Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy. Watch »

May 15, 2013
The Caveman Diet

The Caveman Diet

The new health craze called the Paleo or Caveman diet hits Florida. WFLA's Natalie Shepherd reports. Watch »

May 15, 2013
Teacher's Cancer Fight Imparts Valuable Lessons

Teacher's Cancer Fight Imparts Valuable Lessons

A Texas science teacher with pancreatic cancer is using her fight against a seemingly impossible foe to... Watch »

May 15, 2013
Judge OKs $40M in Refunds for

Judge OKs $40M in Refunds for "Weight Loss" Sneakers

Those with approved claims will be able to get a maximum repayment for their purchase — up to $80 per pair... Read »

May 15, 2013
When Faced With High Cancer Risk, SoCal Mom

When Faced With High Cancer Risk, SoCal Mom "Knew What I Had to Do"

Francesca Weidmann said watching Angelina Jolie's public revelation that she underwent a preventative... Watch »

May 15, 2013
Women's Focus Turns to Own Cancer Risk After Jolie's Double Mastectomy

Women's Focus Turns to Own Cancer Risk After Jolie's Double Mastectomy

Angelina Jolie revealed in Tuesday's New York Times that she underwent preventative double mastectomy surgery... Watch »

May 14, 2013
Cancer Survivors Commend Jolie on Preventative Mastectomy

Cancer Survivors Commend Jolie on Preventative Mastectomy

Cancer survivors and fellow celebrities are praising Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo—and share the... Read »

May 14, 2013
Avoiding Joint Replacement

Avoiding Joint Replacement

New treatment helps some patients avoid surgery. Britney Glaser reports. Watch »

May 14, 2013
New Device Detects Dangerous Melanoma

New Device Detects Dangerous Melanoma

Every hour, someone in the United States dies from melanoma. Despite efforts to raise awareness about sun protection... Watch »

May 14, 2013
New Options for Breast Cancer Surgery

New Options for Breast Cancer Surgery

Women with breast cancer now have more surgical options to treat their disease and save more of their Watch »

May 14, 2013
Free Breakfast Program Serves Rotten Food, Teachers Allege

Free Breakfast Program Serves Rotten Food, Teachers Allege

A teachers union alleged that the "Breakfast in the Classroom" program plies children with moldy or expire... Watch »

May 14, 2013
Obama Administration Appeals Morning-After Pill Ruling

Obama Administration Appeals Morning-After Pill Ruling

President Barack Obama's administration filed an appeal Monday, as expected, of a judge's decision last... Read »

May 13, 2013
Tips for Safely Exercising in the Heat

Tips for Safely Exercising in the Heat

With record heat expected to again blanket the Southland Wednesday, health experts are urging Angelenos to take extr... Read »

May 13, 2013
Pediatricians Carefully Take on the Gun Lobby

Pediatricians Carefully Take on the Gun Lobby

The American Academy of Pediatrics has begun carefully lobbying Congress to pass gun control measures, sending more... Read »

May 13, 2013
Americans Spending Less on Medicine

Americans Spending Less on Medicine

A flood of inexpensive generic drugs is one reason an IMS report found U.S. spending on prescription... Watch »

May 10, 2013
Blood Tests Indicate Baby's Gender

Blood Tests Indicate Baby's Gender

Materni T21 uses cutting edge methods to detect the baby’s gender. Watch »

May 10, 2013
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