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  • File photo of a child eating fruit.
  • If your child swears those carrots at dinner is making their tongue tingle and they have hay fever, it may be time to call an allergist
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health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • File photo of a child eating fruit.
  • If your child swears those carrots at dinner is making their tongue tingle and they have hay fever, it may be time to call an allergist
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children's health, health, health & food
  • The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Thousands of health care workers at five UC health centers including UCLA and UC Irvine are threatening a walkout.
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strike, protest, health, los angeles news, darsha philips
  • The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Thousands of health care workers at five UC health centers including UCLA and UC Irvine are threatening a walkout.
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strike, protest, health, eyewitness news
  • The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Thousands of health care workers at five UC health centers including UCLA and UC Irvine are threatening a walkout.
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strike, protest, health, eyewitness news
  • A preemie baby is seen.
  • One doctor believes lullabies can reduce the chances infections in preemies, and she says she's got proof.
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health, children's health, health & food
  • A new device helps couples conceive by monitoring the development of fertilized eggs minute by minute.
  • A new device helps couples conceive by monitoring the development of fertilized eggs minute by minute.
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health, health care, pregnancy, healthy living, denise dador
  • A new device helps couples conceive by monitoring the development of fertilized eggs minute by minute.
  • A new device helps couples conceive by monitoring the development of fertilized eggs minute by minute.
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health, health care, pregnancy, health & food
  • An X Ray showing arthritis in a womans shoulder.
  • There are things that we do that contribute to osteoarthritis, and we probably don't even know we're doing them.
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • An X Ray showing arthritis in a womans shoulder.
  • There are things that we do that contribute to osteoarthritis, and we probably don't even know we're doing them.
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health, health & food
  • Your blood may help doctors detect and diagnose depression, but not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Walkers and runners dress up in tutus and participate in the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Exposition Park on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • Nearly 30,000 people turned out for the 20th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles. See photos.
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medical research, cancer, women's health, health, community activity, in your community
  • Crowds filled the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday drew cancer survivors as well as those honoring the memories of loved ones.
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cancer, women's health, health, medical research, community activity, in your community, elex michaelson
  • A cancer survivor of 24 years talks to Eyewitness News at the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • A cancer survivor of 24 years talked about her journey at the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday.
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women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Eyewitness News anchor Ellen Leyva speaks at the Entertainment Industry foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • Eyewitness News anchor Ellen Leyva spoke about the importance of the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday.
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women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Crowds filled the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the Entertainment Industry Foundations Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
  • The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday drew cancer survivors as well as those honoring the memories of loved ones.
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women's health, cancer, health, medical research, community activity, in your community
  • Bone marrow recipients and donors meet at City of Hope Medical Centers annual Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Reunion in this May 2013 photo.
  • Bone marrow donors and recipients shared emotional meetings at an annual event at City of Hope Medical Center.
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health, health & food
  • Participants pose for a photo at the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Exposition Park on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
  • Nearly 40,000 people turned out for the 19th annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles in L.A. See the photos.
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medical research, cancer, women's health, health, community activity, in your community
  • Kathleen Stark makes a stop in El Segundo during her 620-mile journey across California to promote organ donor awareness on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
  • A mother who experienced personal tragedy is trying to make Californians aware of the need for organ donors.
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children's health, health, eyewitness news
  • Kathleen Stark makes a stop in El Segundo during her 620-mile journey across California to promote organ donor awareness on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
  • A mother who experienced personal tragedy is trying to make Californians aware of the need for organ donors.
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children's health, health, california news, leo stallworth
  • Jacob Holladay, 12, was taken to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles to be treated for migraines.
  • We often think of migraines as something that only affects adults, but doctors say they often go misdiagnosed in children.
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health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Jacob Holladay, 12, was taken to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles to be treated for migraines.
  • We often think of migraines as something that only affects adults, but doctors say they often go misdiagnosed in children.
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health, children's health, health & food
  • A Venus Freeze being conducted, which is a procedure to tighten skin without surgery, in May 2013.
  • Time takes a toll on our skin, but you can push back the clock with a little help from a new high-tech procedure.
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A Venus Freeze being conducted, which is a procedure to tighten skin without surgery, in May 2013.
  • Time takes a toll on our skin, but you can push back the clock with a little help from a new high-tech procedure.
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health, health & food
  • A doctor demonstrates the Lap-Band weight-loss procedure in this photo from May 2013.
  • Doctors say choosing the proper weight-loss procedure depends on the individual. So, which is best?
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • MaDonna Grimes
  • MaDonna Grimes, the international dance and aerobics champion, is in the fight of her life.
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health, cancer, health care, healthy living, denise dador
  • California health officials issued an alert that a dust-borne disease known as valley fever has been on the rise.
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fda, health, health & food
  • Tone your legs and glutes with a variation on the standard lunge position by performing a curtsy lunge.
  • Tone your legs and glutes with a variation on the standard lunge position by performing a curtsy lunge.
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health, exercise, fitness, food and recipes
  • File photo.
  • If you're waking up with headaches and feeling just as tired as you did when you went to sleep, you're not alone.
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Cathy Carrillo is seen in this undated file photo. Her attorney says she got the Hantavirus at Yosemite National Park.
  • A Southern California woman is suing after her attorney says she got the hantavirus at Yosemite National Park.
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health, legal, california news, jovana lara
  • Cathy Carrillo is seen in this undated file photo. Her attorney says she got the Hantavirus at Yosemite National Park.
  • A Southern California woman is suing after her attorney says she got the hantavirus at Yosemite National Park.
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health, legal, eyewitness news
  • A doctor is seen examining blood from the FM test, a new test that helps diagnose fibromyalgia.
  • Feeling tired, or suffering from aches and pains? You could have fibromyalgia, and a new test could diagnose you.
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Bailey, the Los Angeles Kings mascot, hugs a child during a team event in this undated file photo.
  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles started an eight-day platelet drive on Wednesday with an added bonus for Kings fans.
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health, los angeles news
  • The website for The Clearity Foundation is seen in this undated photo.
  • A new approach - profiling each tumor sample individually - has created a more personalized treatment for ovarian cancer.
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health, cancer, women's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • The website for The Clearity Foundation is seen in this undated photo.
  • A new approach - profiling each tumor sample individually - has created a more personalized treatment for ovarian cancer.
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health, cancer, women's health, health & food
  • The emergency contraceptive Plan B One-Step is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The Plan B 'morning after' pill is moving over the counter, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.
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fda, health, health & food
  • The HPV vaccine is given in three doses. A new study examines whether two given at a younger age might be as effective.
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Lunges are one of the best home exercises for strengthening and sculpting your legs. Add some weights.
  • Lunges are one of the best home exercises for strengthening and sculpting your legs. Add some weights.
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health, exercise, fitness, food and recipes
  • File photo.
  • With a democratic super-majority, momentum is building in Sacramento for a sugary drink tax.
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food, health, california news, nannette miranda
  • File photo.
  • With a democratic super-majority, momentum is building in Sacramento for a sugar drink tax.
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health, food, eyewitness news
  • Ground beef is shown in this undated file image.
  • A new foodborne illness report shows that ground beef and chicken have caused more hospitalizations than other meats.
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food, health, save money / consumer news
  • Standing core exercises go beyond a simple abs workout and give your core muscles an extra challenge.
  • Standing core exercises go beyond a simple abs workout and give your core muscles an extra challenge.
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health, exercise, fitness, food and recipes
  • Dr. Arnold Advincula talks about the questions patients should ask surgeons.
  • Every year, over 15 million people in the U.S. undergo surgery. But do you know the important questions to ask a surgeon?
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health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Dr. Arnold Advincula talks about the questions patients should ask surgeons.
  • Every year, over 15 million people in the U.S. undergo surgery. But do you know the important questions to ask a surgeon?
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health, health & food
  • Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, April 20, 2013, to show their support for the annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks.
  • Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday for the annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks.
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community activity, health, pasadena, los angeles news, darsha philips
  • Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, April 20, 2013, to show their support for the annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks.
  • Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday for the annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks.
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community activity, health, pasadena, eyewitness news
  • The meningitis vaccine is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The L.A. County Department of Public Health is joining the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in providing free meningitis vaccines.
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health, health & food, denise dador
  • The meningitis vaccine is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The L.A. County Department of Public Health is joining the AIDS Health Care Foundation in providing free meningitis vaccines.
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health care, health, west hollywood, eyewitness news
  • The AIDS Healthcare Foundation wants to investigate know if 2 deaths in December are linked to bacterial meningitis.
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health, health & food
  • (Left) A test is done on a lab culture in this undated file photo. (Right) West Hollywood resident Brett Schaad, 33, is shown in this photo from Facebook.
  • Free meningitis vaccines will be offered starting Monday after a West Hollywood man's recent death from meningococcal disease.
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health, health care, west hollywood, los angeles news