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Pelosi: Dems Close on Health Care Agreement

Pelosi: Dems Close on Health Care Agreement

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) -- Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them off stride.

Panera Bread to Post Calories on Menus

Panera Bread to Post Calories on Menus

WASHINGTON -- Panera Bread customers around the country soon will be able to tally calories for their smokehouse turkey panini and broccoli cheddar soup with just a glance at the menu board.

Longtime Smokers May Find Protection from Parkinson's

Longtime Smokers May Find Protection from Parkinson's

WASHINGTON -- In an effort to understand the relationship between tobacco smoke and Parkinson's disease, researchers have found that smoking for many years may reduce risk for the disease but smoking a large number of cigarettes a day does not seem to reduce risk.

Vaccination, Prevention is Beating Back Hepatitis

Vaccination, Prevention is Beating Back Hepatitis

WASHINGTON -- Decades of vaccination and prevention efforts may have the hepatitis viruses on the run, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood

Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood

WASHINGTON -- U.S. scientists say they've learned new details about molecular mechanisms associated with alcohol addiction and relapse. The findings could lead to new treatments for alcoholism.

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Medical Monday: Vaccinations

Medical Monday: Vaccinations

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- School children need shots up to about age 12, and some of the vaccinations have changed recently.

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    First Coast News Has New Buddy Check Survivor

    First Coast News Has New Buddy Check Survivor

    JACKSONVILLE, FL -- First Coast News anchor Ken Amaro says our newest Buddy Check 12 success story is a woman who has a strong faith and great courage.  Meet one of our own FCN employees and hear her story.

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    Diet & Weight Loss

    Study Finds Blacks Among Nation's Most Obese

    Study Finds Blacks Among Nation's Most Obese

    ATLANTA (AP) -- New health statistics show that nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese -- much more than other major racial or ethnic groups. And that gap exists in most states.

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