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• Peak season for West Nile Virus upon us
• HAVERTOWN, Pa. - August 5, 2013 - We are heading into the peak season for West Nile virus, and one local doctor has already treated a patient with the infection.
• Critics question stent procedure for Pres. Bush
• DALLAS, TX.; Aug. 6, 2013 - Studies split on benefit of stents; critics question stent if no symptoms
• Robot walker offers new hope to stroke patients
• ALLENTOWN, Pa. - August 2, 2013 - A local rehab hospital has new technology which could help stroke patients regain more natural movement.
• Local charity to be seen on "Secret Millionaire"
• August 2, 2013 - A charity that helps families in the Delaware and Lehigh valleys will be featured on ABC's "Secret Millionaire."
• 1 NJ case tied to stomach bug outbreak
• TRENTON, N.J. - July 31, 2013 - New Jersey health officials have identified one case of a severe stomach bug believed to be linked to an outbreak of illness in 15 states caused by a rare parasite.
• Video: NJ girl gets kidney transplant after controversy
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• Doctors treatment of back pain not effective
• BOSTON, MASS.; July 30, 2013 - Doctors ignore evidence, prescribe narcotics too soon
• Fewer diapers a health problem for mom & baby
• CHICAGO, ILL.; July 29, 2013 - Shortage can hamper mothers' effort to get, hold jobs
• Salad pegged in Iowa, Neb. cyclospora outbreak
• LINCOLN, NEBRASKA; July 30, 2013 - Not yet known whether salad mix was source for cases in NJ & 12 other states
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• FDA warns of steroids in vitamin B supplement
• WASHINGTON (AP) - July 28, 2013 - The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid a vitamin B dietary supplement from Healthy Life Chemistry by Purity First because it contains two potentially dangerous anabolic steroids.
• FDA proposes rules for safer imported foods
• WASHINGTON - July 26, 2013 - Chances are that about 15 percent of the food you eat - more if your diet includes lots of fruits, vegetables and cheese - comes from abroad.

• New study: Tall women at higher risk for cancer
• Salon project aims at boosting HPV vaccinations
• CDC: More than 275 have unidentified stomach bug
• Patch Adams here to explore free clinic
• Sex after heart atttack: what's right for women
• FDA closer to restrictions on menthol cigarettes
• 'Alarming' rise in children injured by falling TVs
• Govt. cracks down on illegal diabetes remedies
• Sarah Murnaghan able to sit up
• Is the SPF in cosmetics enough protection?
• Health officials say worst heat dangers still ahead
• Visiting Nurses on watch for heat illnesses
• Keeping cool, spotting heat trouble
• FDA clears brain scan to diagnose ADHD in children
• Seniors stay cool during extreme heat
• Sarah Murnaghan recovering from tracheotomy procedure
• Robots playing key roles in health care