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Panel advises against PSA cancer screening

8:50 AM, May 22, 2012

Doctors should no longer offer the PSA prostate cancer screening test to healthy men because they're more likely to be harmed by the blood draw - and the chain of medical interventions that often follows - than be helped, according to government advisory panel's final report.

Youth diabetes, pre-diabetes rates soar

2:14 PM, May 21, 2012

Diabetes and pre-diabetes have skyrocketed among the nation's young people, jumping from 9% of the adolescent population in 2000 to 23% in 2008, a study reports today.

Chiropractic cure for colick babies

10:46 AM, May 21, 2012

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. -- Tending to a constantly crying and colicky infant can be a traumatic experience for parents as well as the babies. Now, more parents are turning to chiropractors to calm colic.

GMJ Saturday: Women's Health Week

11:33 AM, May 19, 2012

Sunday starts Women's Health Week, an important time to look at every aspect of a ladies' well-being. 

Mad Cow Quarantines Lifted at Two U.S. Diaries

5:09 AM, May 19, 2012

Officials have lifted quarantines on two Central California dairies linked to a case of mad cow disease, after investigators found the illness didn't come from cattle feed.

Salmonella-Linked Sushi Toll Climbs to 316

5:07 AM, May 19, 2012

The toll from latest outbreak of salmonella-spiked sushi has climbed to 316, according to a new government report.

Popular Antibiotic Linked with Rare but Deadly Heart Risk

2:28 PM, May 18, 2012

CHICAGO -- An antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study.

CDC to Baby Boomers: Get Tested for Hepatitis C

2:11 PM, May 18, 2012

ATLANTA -- U.S. health officials want all baby boomers to get tested for hepatitis C.

Healthy Food No More Costly Than Junk Food, Government Finds

1:40 PM, May 17, 2012

Contrary to popular belief, many healthy foods are no more expensive than junk food, according to a large new government analysis.

Study: 95% of Restaurant Entrees Exceed USDA Limits

8:35 AM, May 17, 2012

If you plan to chow down tonight at a big chain restaurant, there's a better than nine-in-10 chance that your entree will fail to meet federal nutrition recommendations for both adults and kids, according to a provocative new study.

Lead Poisoning Guidelines Revised; More Considered at Risk

2:15 PM, May 16, 2012

At least 200,000 more children across the USA will be considered at risk of lead poisoning under new guidelines released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Higher Education Linked to Longer Life, CDC Report Shows

10:54 AM, May 16, 2012

Education may not only improve a person's finances, it is also linked to better health habits and a longer life.

FDA Panel Backs At-Home HIV Test

8:24 AM, May 16, 2012

WASHINGTON -- A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel of outside experts concluded that OraSure Technologies Inc's over-the-counter, in-home HIV test is reasonably safe and effective for determining whether someone has the AIDS virus.

Nearly 1 in 3 Have Sleepwalked, Study Finds

1:21 PM, May 15, 2012

Sleepwalking isn't just a quirk of Homer Simpson and other cartoon characters who go on unconscious adventures. New research suggests it's even more common than you may think.

New Laxative-Free Colonoscopy Shows Promise

1:19 PM, May 15, 2012

If you're turning 50 or you're already there, colorectal screening is in your future.  Although you would only have to be screened every 10 years (if no polyps are found), the prospect of getting prepped for procedure is a big turn-off for many.

Free Skin Cancer Screenings Saturday, May 19th

10:11 AM, May 15, 2012

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- When is the last time experts have checked your body for possible skin cancers? Ever? Saturday, May 19 is your chance to get a free screening.

Swallowed Battery Hazards: ER Visits Double

8:04 AM, May 14, 2012

Every three hours a child shows up in a U.S.  emergency room with a battery that's been swallowed or placed in the mouth, ears or nose,  a new study shows.

Obesity May Contribute to Organ Shortage

7:38 AM, May 14, 2012

WASHINGTON -- The pool of potential living kidney donors may be shrinking because of the national obesity "epidemic," researchers said here.

16 Now Sick from Salmonella-Tainted Dog Food

5:36 AM, May 12, 2012

Two more people have become ill after being exposed to salmonella-tainted dry dog food, bringing the total to 16, federal health officials reported Friday.

FDA Delays New Rules for Sunscreen

5:35 AM, May 12, 2012

Sunscreen confusion won't be over before summer after all. The government is bowing to industry requests for more time to make clear how much protection their brands really offer against skin cancer.

FDA Panel Recommends Anti-HIV Infection Drug

4:08 AM, May 11, 2012

A drug already approved for treatment of AIDS might one day be approved for prevention of the deadly disease in individuals at high risk.

CDC: 1 in 3 White Women Use Indoor Tanning Beds

2:55 PM, May 10, 2012

Despite years of warning about the hazards, about a third of young white women use indoor tanning equipment, increasing their risk of deadly skin cancer, says a study out today. It's the first major federal assessment of indoor tanning use in more than a decade.

Woman found dead outside apartment building

JACKSONVILLE, Fla --  Around 3:00 a.m. Thursday a woman was found shot to death outside a Jacksonville apartment complex.

5:29 AM, May 24, 2012

Changes for Palatka's Blue Crab Festival

The new layout of the Blue Crab Festival is expected to open up it up, allowing people to access and see the St. Johns River better.

7:42 PM, May 23, 2012

FWC: Leave bears looking for new habitats in St. Johns alone

ST. JOHNS, Fla. -- Steve Bielicki woke up to quite a surprise this morning when he was greeted by a black bear in his pool enclosure.

9:16 PM, May 23, 2012

Power restored to Arlington homes after early morning crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said both lanes of Townsend Boulevard are back open in the Arlington area after a vehicle slammed into a utility pole, knocking out power to the area.

7:45 AM, May 24, 2012

Parental Guidance: New temptations for teens, pre-teens

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When your kids leave the house for school, you trust they take heed to the warnings and advice you've given them. However, testing your child's will power are new temptations that make trying drugs or alcohol easier. Fortunately, there is help.

5:05 AM, May 24, 2012

NFL wants wi-fi (and full seats) in all 31 stadiums

Newsflash: the NFL wants to keep its stadiums packed. But that's become more of a challenge in recent years given the ever-improving quality of viewing football from the couch in front of a high-def TV and laptop.

10:00 AM, May 24, 2012

Zimmerman's relationship with police evolved, city files show

SANFORD, Fla. -- George Zimmerman gave a scathing review of the Sanford Police Department when he spoke at a public meeting in January 2011, describing what he'd seen in ride-alongs with officers as "disgusting."

9:15 AM, May 24, 2012

3rd grade FCAT scores reflect expected drop

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- FCAT scores for third grade reading and math were released by the Florida Department of Education on Thursday, and the scores show the state's third graders to be "on target" in light of creating higher standards from 2011 to 2012, the Department said in a release.

12:35 PM, May 24, 2012

Jacksonville, Florida Weather Forecast

Jacksonville, Florida---Now we turn our attention to The Atlantic where a rainmaker is forming. This will head our way later in The Memorial Weekend and could become a Tropical Storm.

1:23 PM, May 24, 2012

6th-grader's Marine Corps shirt too much for school

School administrators told a Mississippi sixth-grader whose grunt brother is deployed to Afghanistan to turn his shirt inside-out because they were offended by its depiction of an anatomically correct U.S. Marine Corps bulldog.

11:20 AM, May 23, 2012

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5th grade wax museum at San Pablo Elementary School

Photo provided by Steve Bielicki<br>Steve Bielicki was greeted this morning by a black bear on his lanai at his Julington Creek Plantation home.

FWC: Leave black bears looking for new home alone

Sneak peak of T. rex named Sue

Officer-involved crash on Philips Highway

Edwina the sea turtle released near Marineland

USS The Sullivans Homecoming

Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy (C) gives instructions to his players during a time out in the pres-season match against Cleveland Cavaliers at the Venetian Macao in Macau, 20 October 2007. Orlando Magic won 100-84. Photo by TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images

Stan Van Gundy & Otis Smith's work with the Orlando Magic

LONDON - FEBRUARY 20: Singer Robin Gibb waves to fans as he arrives for the Brit Awards 2003 at Earls Court February 20, 2003 in London. Gibb died on May 20, 2012 after battling cancer. (Photo by John Li/Getty Images)

Celebrities who have died in 2012

A dog wears special glasses to view a solar eclipse at Koriyama city in northern Japan.
By STR, AFP/Getty Images

Annular solar eclipse

Inkaholiks Tattoo Parlor star of new reality show

Sea Turtle Festival in St. Augustine

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 6: The music group The Bee Gees consisting of brothers (From L-R:) Robin, Barry and Maurice Gibb appear backstage after they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony at a Cleveland, Ohio hotel 06 May. Ten people or musical groups were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Photo by KIMBERLY BARTH/AFP/Getty Images

Robin Gibb: 1949-2012

First Coast Gears: Holy Spirit Catholic Church car & craft show

Riding into History charity ride

Jacksonville Sharks military appreciation night

Jacksonville Girls Roller Derby

Riding into History Concours d'Elegance

12th Annual WJCT Reading Celebration: Jacksonville, Florida

Craft and Import Beer Festival

Jacksonville Suns Play Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Dogs Sworn In As Canine Guardians Ad Litem

Daniel's recreation center before the makeover.
Photo courtesy Kristen Lacoste

Finished Results of daniel 'Extreme Makeover'

Sent in by Deb Carmel<br>A hail storm passes by Deb Carmels yard in St. Marys, Ga.

Rain and Hail Across The First Coast

Nassau County Team Teal Rally

Photo by Joe Massa, First Coast News

Mysterious Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Missing

Zimmerman Discovery Photos

Mitt Romney Campaign Stop In Jacksonville

Mark Zuckerberg returns to where it all started to recruit students for jobs and internships with Facebook. In 2004, Facebook was created by Zuckerberg and his three friends in a Harvard dorm.(Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

Facebook IPO: The Timeline Of The Social Network

Boston Legal, ABC (2004-2008)

Boston Legal, a legal dramedy, aired on ABC and won five Emmy awards. The series starred James Spader and featured Candice Bergen and Julie Bowen.

Why it's gone -- and what was its legacy: The show had to fight for a fifth and final season of 13 episodes, due to ratings struggles and cast fluctuations.

By Vivian Zink, ABC

Pilots from 2004-2005 Season some of the Best

Both the names Victoria (up by 5 spots) and David (up by 6) have become more popular from power couple David and Victoria Beckham. In addition, Harper (their daughter's name) is up by an impressive 34 spots and is by far BabyCenter parents' favorite celebrity name of the year.
By David Beckham/Facebook, AP

Baby Names Made More Popular by Celebrities

NEW YORK - MAY 29: (US TABS AND HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) Recording artist Donna Summer performs May 29, 2003, at the Partnership for Public Service Inaugural Gala at Ciprianis Fortysecond Street in New York City. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)

Donna Summer: 1948-2012

Photo courtesy Tiffany Knight

Navy Wives Take Flat Husbands to Kentucky Derby

Jane's Addiction Plays At Florida Theatre

Surveillance Screen Grabs of Clay Wallet Thief

By Mike Kaminski/First Coast News

Possible Meth Lab Being Investigated in St. Augustine

Auditions at San Francisco Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Pictured: Howie Mandel. Photo by  Virginia Sherwood/NBC.

America's Got Talent Season Premiere

Photo by Claire Simms, First Coast News

Vilano Beach Bluebird of Happiness Finding a New Home

Photo by Jessica Clark/First Coast News

Driver Crashes Pickup into Historic St. Augustine Fort

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - MAY 14: A life size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur arrives at Bristol Zoo Gardens on May 14, 2012 in Bristol, England. Twelve animatronic dinosaurs arrived at Bristol Zoo Gardens this morning after being transported in crates from Texas, USA. They will form part of the zoos summer exhibition DinoZoo which opens later this month. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

England Welcomes Its First 'DinoZoo'

Photo by Mike Bunker, First Coast News

Arlington House Fire

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