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WI Lyme Disease Cases Up Last Year Last Updated: 3:41 PM 05/10/08 - Wisconsin health officials say there was a significant increase in the number of reported Lyme disease cases in the state last year. (Full Story)

Shock Therapy for Rapid Weight Loss Last Updated: 7:51 AM 05/09/08 - No diet, no exercise, no pills… That's the idea behind a weight loss "shock" therapy, being tested at Scripps Research Clinic in San Diego, California. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moments: Stroke Symptoms & Arthritis and Diabetes Last Updated: 7:52 AM 05/09/08 - A study shows few Americans know all five symptoms of a stroke, and there may be a link between diabetes and arthritis. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Phen-Fen Last Updated: 4:52 AM 05/08/08 - A scientific discovery is paving the way for the development of a new version of the diet drug Phen-Fen. It’s also bringing hope for other drug comebacks. (Full Story)

It's Never Too Late to Quit Last Updated: 8:12 AM 05/07/08 - If you or someone you know has been smoking for years and thinks it's too late to quit… listen up. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment: Top Cause of Children's Injuries and Slight Fevers May Help Last Updated: 8:13 AM 05/07/08 - Falling is the leading cause of injuries during the first year of life... and researchers find that slight fevers may actually help your child fight off viruses. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Doctors Online and Discouraging Teen Smoking Last Updated: 8:09 AM 05/06/08 - More than 1 in 4 kids may be able to avoid a visit to the emergency room if they can visit the doctor online, instead and in other medical news, want to discourage teens from lighting up? Call your local politician. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Elementary Bootcamp Last Updated: 8:08 AM 05/06/08 - In an effort to battle childhood obesity and make exercise a habit for life, one Maryland school has come up with an early morning boot camp of sorts to get kids moving before classes even start! (Full Story)

Genetic Testing for Bipolar Disorder Last Updated: 9:40 AM 05/05/08 - A bio-tech company in California says if you spit into a cup, and put it in the mail... you can find out whether you have a higher genetic risk for a devastating mental illness. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moments: HPV Vaccine and Chinese Virus Last Updated: 9:40 AM 05/05/08 - Age plays a role in whether or not girl are vaccinated for HPV and China is facing a deadly virus that is blamed for the deaths of 23 children. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment: Living with Pain & Lip Gloss Cancer Last Updated: 9:52 AM 05/02/08 - Annual incomes may affect how much pain you feel, and lip gloss may increase your chance of skin cancer. (Full Story)

Huge Shifts in Doctor Specialties Last Updated: 9:51 AM 05/02/08 - Students used to go into fields all about life-saving, but now many of the highest ranked med students are choosing fields that are about improving patient lifestyles. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Heart Valve Last Updated: 8:50 AM 05/01/08 - Doctors are replacing heart valves without traditional surgery and offering patients a faster and easier recovery. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Tumor Removal and Post-Partum Depression Last Updated: 8:51 AM 05/01/08 - Doctors remove a 16 pound tumor from a Vietnamese teen, and why pregnant women should discuss symptoms of sadness with her doctor. (Full Story)

Cramming for Finals Last Updated: 9:13 AM 04/30/08 - Finals week is approaching for many college students and for those who haven't kept up it can be a time of sheer panic, accompanied by a study strategy that often includes lots of caffeine and late hour cramming. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment: Osteoporosis Genes and a Chocolate Pregnancy Last Updated: 9:14 AM 04/30/08 - Two large studies have singled out seven genes that are associated with Osteoporosis. And diet advice all pregnant women have been hoping for... chocolate may help your pregnancy! (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Oral Insulin Last Updated: 8:33 AM 04/29/08 - Could a pill hold the answer to preventing millions of children from getting daily injections for diabetes? (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment— Daycare Cancer Last Updated: 8:33 AM 04/29/08 - Blood substitutes have been called a potentially life-saving alternative to the regular blood supply, but new research indicates they may cause more harm than good and why sending your child to daycare may help prevent a certain type of childhood cancer. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment: Baby's Body Fat and UK Triplets Last Updated: 9:23 AM 04/28/08 - A study finds how much a woman weighs can determine their baby's body fat percentage. And a British couple break all odds by having identical triplets! (Full Story)

Diabetes in Reproductive-Age Women Last Updated: 9:23 AM 04/28/08 - A new study shows the rate of Diabetes in reproductive-age women doubled in the span of just six years. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Mother’s Touch and New Latex Last Updated: 8:44 AM 04/24/08 - A mother's touch may help very pre-term babies recover more quickly from painful, but necessary, procedures and in other medical news those suffering from latex allergies may soon have an alternative option for rubber gloves. (Full Story)

Morning Medical News—Diet and Baby Gender Last Updated: 8:43 AM 04/24/08 - New research suggests that women can influence the gender of their baby by choosing what they eat when they are hoping to conceive. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Anti-aging Last Updated: 9:08 AM 04/22/08 - More and more "anti-aging clinics" are testing people's biological age, calling it the first step toward slowing or even reversing the ravages associated with growing old. (Full Story)

Morning Medical News—Surgeon Decrease and ADHD Heart Tests Last Updated: 9:09 AM 04/22/08 - As the U.S. healthcare system prepares for a surge in aging baby boomers a new report indicates there will be fewer and fewer General Surgeons to take care of them. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Screen Time and Cancer Fatigue Last Updated: 8:35 AM 04/17/08 - The American Academy of Pediatrics makes a recommendation for the amount of “screen time” for kids and new research on how to beat cancer fatigue. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Vitamin Study Last Updated: 8:34 AM 04/17/08 - A new review shows massive doses of vitamins and anti-oxidants do nothing to extend one's life, and can even cut it short. (Full Story)

Aging Baby Boomers Last Updated: 8:04 AM 04/16/08 - There are too many patients, and not enough health care workers trained to deal with them. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Pregnancy Rates and Diuretics Bone Loss Last Updated: 8:24 AM 04/15/08 - Women having babies these days are increasingly older and unmarried and in other medical news diuretics have been linked to bone loss. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment--Nalu Fit Last Updated: 8:23 AM 04/15/08 - The way some surfers make the sport look easy as they glide through waves, but any surfer will tell you: it's not! Now there's a new aerobics class you can take to prepare for the waves. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment—Exubera Cancer Link and Healthy Housework Last Updated: 8:41 AM 04/10/08 - An alternative to insulin injections has been linked to cancer and in other medical news, doing a little housework may be good for your mental health. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment--Kids Sleep and Alzheimer's Depression Link Last Updated: 8:09 AM 04/08/08 - Not getting enough sleep not only makes kids grouchy it can put them at risk for serious physical and mental disorders. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment-- Medical Mistakes and Kids Last Updated: 8:08 AM 04/08/08 - A new study shows that medicine mix-ups, accidental overdoses and bad drug reactions harm roughly 1-in-15 children in the hospital. Actor Dennis Quaid is pushing the medical community for major changes. His newborn twins were accidentally overdosed. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment – Stem Cell Immune and Active Parents Last Updated: 8:17 AM 11/23/07 - Creating new immune system and keeping your kids active from the beginning (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment – Em Wave Last Updated: 7:29 AM 11/26/07 - We could all do with a little less stress, and now there's a high tech device that may help. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment – Prostate Treatment and Holiday Safety Last Updated: 9:25 AM 11/26/07 - Some tips for men on prostate health and how to stay safe this holiday season. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment – Tamiflu Warning Last Updated: 7:41 AM 11/28/07 - One of the most effective medications against the flu may be linked to rare psychotic behavior in children. An FDA committee is deciding whether to put stronger warnings on the drug Tamiflu. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment – Osteoporosis and Carbs for Prostate Health Last Updated: 10:46 AM 11/28/07 - If you broke a bone in an accident, you my have to be tested for osteoporosis and carbs may improve prostate health. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment – Rethinking Chemo Last Updated: 9:43 AM 11/12/07 - Some Texas doctors are looking into whether some breast cancer patients are being over-treated. They're laying the groundwork for what could be a breakthrough study on whether chemotherapy is necessary for every patient. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment – Dirty Dozen Last Updated: 8:55 AM 11/30/07 - Organic foods often carry a heftier price tag than their conventional peers. But it's a myth that you need a hefty bank account in order to add organic foods to your grocery list. (Full Story)

Morning Medical Moment – Cancer Club Last Updated: 8:18 AM 11/23/07 - Children who have a loved one diagnosed with cancer often have a tough time coping with their feelings. There is a club, of sorts, that brings children dealing with the disease together. (Full Story)