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House Opens Debate on Historic Health Bill

House Opens Debate on Historic Health Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House has opened debate on President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the country's medical system.

Unique Photography Helps You Visualize Weight Loss

Unique Photography Helps You Visualize Weight Loss

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Aline Mekhdjian has worked hard to lose 30 pounds this year, and she's determined to lose 30 more.

Demand Continues to Out Pace Supply of H1N1 Vaccine

Demand Continues to Out Pace Supply of H1N1 Vaccine

WASHINGTON -- Chances are you know someone who's come down with the high fever and aches and pains typical of the swine flu.

Website Predicts the Day of Your Death

Website Predicts the Day of Your Death

WASHINGTON -- Whether it's morbid curiosity or a determination to change the future, the death clock site is one of the most popular internet destinations these days.

Poll: One-Third Can Find, Get Swine Flu Vaccine

Poll: One-Third Can Find, Get Swine Flu Vaccine

ATLANTA (AP) -- A new national poll found that only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it. The numbers are about the same for parents who tried to get the vaccine for their children.

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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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    Buddy Check 12: Couple Married 47 Years & Never Dated

    Buddy Check 12: Couple Married 47 Years & Never Dated

    JACKSONVILLE, FL --  A local couple with a wild marriage story is confident they'll still be together to celebrate 50 years because of Buddy Check 12 and medical advances.

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    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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