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Judy Carey went from a size 14 to a size six, but it's the way she lost that weight that some say could be dangerous.

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When the economy hit a sour note, many of Janet Behning's piano students had to quit. That left her with far less cash to put towards prescriptions.

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Now that he has a new executive job after a year in the ranks of the unemployed, Andrew Espita has a soft spot for others who are desperate for work.

Tarrant County reports two women fell victim: one in her 20s, another in her 30s. In Dallas County, a 25-year-old woman with underlying health conditions died.

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After examining thousands of flu tests, one study found that more children between five and 14 years old test positive for the H1N1 virus than any other age group.

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Defibrillators to jump are already saving lives in North Texas schools. But one district has invested in a new technology to help student athletes like Brody Justice breathe easy.

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Heather Yates was born with one hand. That presented a challenge when the 16-year-old tried out for the John Horn High School drill team in Mesquite.

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The H1N1 flu strain has claimed the lives of 76 children — with 16 of those deaths in just the past week.

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Five days after being admitted to a Dallas sick ward with swine flu, nine-year old Calisa Campbell is still hunkered down in a hospital bed, feeling lousy. But Felicia Campbell, her mom, is feeling much better.

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North Texas now has 1,600 doses of the H1N1 vaccine across four counties, and it's being rationed to protect those most at risk.

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Some of the vaccines are likely to be given early Tuesday afternoon.

The state had recommended two- and three-year-olds be first in line for the H1N1 FluMist. Now they say each local health department and doctor's office can determine how to best use the limited, initial supply.

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Chamomile, Earl Grey and green varieties are some of the more popular teas. However, there is now a warning about another type of tea that could be toxic.

Janet St. James gets the answers to some of the most-asked questions about H1N1 swine flu and seasonal flu.

The first H1N1 vaccines to arrive in North Texas will be the FluMist - that's the one that doctors spray up your nose. But FluMist is not for everyone.

In 1976, about 43 million Americans took part in mass vaccinations against swine flu. Hundreds developed a paralyzing neurologic condition called Guillane-Barre.

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Hand sanitizer dispensers are as commonplace as corny dogs at the State Fair this weekend as visitors are urged to be vigilant about the swine flu virus.

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Nearly eight million people require some sort of home health care, according to the National Association for Home Care and Hospice.

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ABC's hit show will once again feature one of Dallas' favorite football players.

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This weekend's death of an otherwise healthy 11-year-old girl has many parents wondering how do you know when an ordinary sickness takes a dangerous turn?

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Everything growing in Tom Spicer's secret garden has a purpose — from the weedy-looking vine on the chain link fence to the edible flowers.

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The mother of 11-year-old Cynthia Garcia said the girl's symptoms seemed very much like common flu until the day she died.

According to a 2007 study presented to the American Heart Association, about one in 200,000 student athletes will die from sudden cardiac death.

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Amy McCleary hopes someone will take an interest in her case.

A North Texas mother says within a week of taking Tamiflu, she started having neurological symptoms.

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Claire McCleary had swine flu in May.

Medical experts say if the H1N1 virus behaves like the seasonal flu bug — those who've already been sick should have immunity.

Breast cancer is still, unfortunately, a top ten killer in this country. So now, thousands of women are opting for a test to detect their risk - even though the end result is often drastic.

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A church has been used as a location to give flu shots, as clinics are overloaded.

Tarrant County began distributing seasonal flu shots on Tuesday but in a much different way than Dallas does. You've got to be in the right place at the right time to get a flu shot from the Tarrant County Health Department.

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The musician was killed September 3, 2007 while banging on his neighbor's door. His girlfriend says he had become increasingly erratic after he started taking Chantix to quit smoking.

As an asthmatic, Lois Cawley got the pneumonia shot Thursday because her lungs are already vulnerable to infection. Be it seasonal or swine, the flu virus makes her defenses even weaker.

Concentrating on a card game is about all Ryan Knauber can muster some days.

A 52-year-old woman died last week from complications of the H1N1 swine flu virus, health officials said today.

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Shelly Harris is often mistaken as the sister of her two daughters. She is, in fact, 47, and gives credit to a recently-approved wrinkle treatment.

The 2008-2009 school year recessed for summer three days early at Range Elementary in Mesquite after 30 percent of the students called in sick with swine flu. This year, the district is making plans to make sure school stays in session.

Recently, a group of eight girlfriends all under age 11 held their annual lemonade stand and bake sale.

A nice nest egg and a trusting character combine to make seniors an enticing target for scams.

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Twins rule in the Lewis household.

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Officials advise people in need to find a food bank.

Imagine waiting in lines for hours, just looking for help and not getting it. That's what's happening to some North Texans in the worst of situations.

Dallas police and firefighters are asking citizens to roll up their sleeves to ensure an adequate supply of life-saving blood.

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Rather than drowning out incessant ringing in the ears for tinnitus patients, Neuromonics uses specially processed and layered music to retrain the brain to "tune out" the unwanted sounds.

iPhones and Blackberries - on these little smart phones - you can find applications for virtually everything. There's a new application that's helping doctors be in all places, at all times, without missing a single heartbeat.

Some 26 million Americans have chronic kidney disease. Nearly half a million of them need dialysis. For most, it means hours three times a week at a dialysis center. Not for 57-year old Harvey Wells, whose dialysis is portable.

The concern over a return of swine flu is the focus of a big meeting with the CDC. ISD officials say they don't consider their actions following the outbreak of swine flu earlier this year extreme at all.

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Cells could be used in the future for a number of diseases.

What if those pearly brights could be used for more than eating or charming? Scientists say below the tough white shell of some wisdom and baby teeth is a bounty of adult stem cells.

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Lloyd Loven, a 91-year-old former beekeeper, wasn't prepared for the swarm that swooped down on him Sunday.

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Even though eight-year-old Rosie Siegel is allergic to peanuts, she is eating them as part of a medical desensitization program.

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A "Hispanics Keep Out" sign displayed on the front of an Azle home has stirred up unease for some residents in the Tarrant County neighborhood.

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A new study shows that following six behavioral guidelines can significantly reduce the risk of hypertension.

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Ever heard of eating cookies and losing weight? While it sounds impossible, that apparently isn't the case for people following the "Cookie Diet."

Generics keep prices on prescription drugs low. Many insurance companies require patients to take a generic, if it's available but now, a growing number of complications are coming with that requirement.

Looking for birds in trouble, volunteers with the Dallas Heron and Egret Society patrol the urban nesting grounds on the UT Southwestern campus daily. There is a movement to have the area officially named a state wildlife sanctuary.

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Russ Martin, the once top-rated radio host at Live 105, is talking for the first time about his arrest for domestic assault.

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UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are looking directly into the genes of pediatric patients, infected with staph.

"Sunscreen in a pill is not as easy as it sounds," said Southlake dermatologist Dr. Angela Bowers.

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3-D mammograms also reduce false positives.

A clinical study for the new method is taking place at Texas Health Dallas. Radiologists reading the scan say tomosynthesis can see deeper, exposing hidden cancers.

Cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack, though many people use the terms interchangeably. In fact, there is a vast difference between the two.

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Whether they are chained in a pickup truck bed or left behind inside a parked car, pets can perish in minutes under the summer sun, but the law provides few options for enforcement.

Dogs get scared when storms happen and about 22,000 dogs end up in the Fort Worth Animal Care and Control Center every year. Each day, 40 are euthanized because they don't have enough space. But that's not why one family lost its pet.

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As a twister started to form over Flower Mound Wednesday night, a couple with a camera was driving through it and caught it all on videotape.

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Sprayground on Umphress Road in Pleasant Grove.

Tarrant, Dallas, Denton and Collin Counties are starting a proactive plan called "No Crypto" to keep you and your family safe.

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Yolanda Samuel had to wait 45 minutes to be seen at Baylor's ER.

The study finds that truly urgent cases can wait more than half an hour, when they should be seen in the first minute.

At birth, Jessica Kath was diagnosed with a rare disease called Diamond-Blackfan Anemia. At 6, she was granted a Make-a-Wish trip to go to Disney World and her quest to keep going back hasn't stopped.

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Police still trying to explain a shooting that left a 9 year-old Fort Worth girl with a bullet wound in her leg.

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Building up to even a small touch takes a lot of practice and respect.

As captive creatures in America's zoos grow older, the need for regular and preventative healthcare, has become critically important.

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After nearly 30 percent of their students called in sick, Range Elementary in Mesquite closed its doors.

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The Dallas store that sells Chung Shi footwear says the shoes combine new technology with the ancient wisdom of rice paddy workers returning to their huts.

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Formosan termites have been spotted in College Station.

Exterminators in recent weeks have seen a sharp rise in calls. The weather, they say, has been perfect for these pests.

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There's a new warrior in the battle against wrinkles — a direct competitor to Botox's billion-dollar business.

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New mom Ashley Thomas was all smiles on Tuesday, as she left the Methodist Dallas neo-natal ICU for the last time, with four healthy girls.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or reflux causes misery to millions. Many people have turned away from pharmaceuticals to natural, cheaper alternative to treat their serious acid indigestion.

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A weight loss plan once labeled "dangerous" and "ineffective" is making a comeback.

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It doesn't take much to start an outbreak: One cough, a single sneeze or an innocent nose-rubbing can be enough to transmit disease, as News 8 proved in a simple experiment.

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As swine flu grows, so does the bill to taxpayers.

The increase in testing for swine flu is creating new concern for health officials: the cost.

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The use of Botox for cosmetic enhancement has apparently received a lift from the sagging economy.

A 10-year-old boy with swine flu traveled to the Dallas area during spring break.

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A recently FDA-approved product called OraVerse allows blood flow to return to the gums, lips and cheeks, reversing the anesthetic effect.

Anyone who has endured the North Texas rush-hour gridlock, has likely griped about the lack of public transportation. But some residents of an affluent suburb are now railing against a regional train system.

If you've dreamed of throwing away your contacts or glasses but don't like the downsides of Lasik, there is an alternative - one that doesn't use a blade, laser, or need stitches.

As many companies go south in this economy, one business is booming. The commodity? Love.

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Audra Lilly is getting allergy shots after suffering through unusually serious spring symptoms.

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In April, the number of jobless Americans jumped to 13 million. Texans make up nearly 800,000 of that number.

School districts haven't ended this year but they are already anticipating a big snafu that might send hundreds of students home on the first day next year.

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He's got the boots, the bark and the background to turn civilian recruits into bathing beauties.

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An American Airlines plane is becoming the first commercial flight to fly into Iraq to distribute humanitarian aid. It's aid aimed at children.

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Sherry Mosley says she believes that the zinc found in a popular denture adhesive is responsible for painful nerve damage.

Every North Texan was a potential guinea pig in the Resusitation Outcomes Consortium research project.

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The Amon Carter Museum's Sharing the Past program gives patients cognitive problems a way to link to their past.

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Still full of books, a backpack with a gaping hole has become a symbol of surviving what appeared to be the unsurvivable.

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Ramonya Anderson wanted a strawberry popsicle while in labor.

A new study in the British Medical Journal finds allowing women to eat during labor doesn't make much difference.

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A North Texas mother's battle has led to the recall of over 800,000 teddy bears.

It's a fun, fast fusion of lights and rock-n-roll sound; but lately, bloggers have begun buzzing about a potentially grave side of the game Guitar Hero.

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Brittany Willians was trying to rescue her brother's lunchbox from a drainage ditch when she was nearly swept away. "It felt like being stuck in ice," she said.

Martin was arrested for an alleged domestic assault in July and later his Live 105 FM drive show was yanked from air.

A few weeks ago, Terry Woldt walked into a pharmacy with a presciption his insurance no longer covers.

The FDA has approved do-it-yourself laser treatments that promise permanent hair removal.

The aortic valve replacement surgery that the first lady underwent is called "routine" by some. However, the open heart operation is still a very serious procedure.

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Bird lovers are incensed after finding that chain saws and brush cutters have damaged a decades-old campus rookery.

Instead of the flu season winding down in North Texas, it might be growing. The strain hitting now is one that was not expected.

It was a big day Tuesday for thousands of North Texans seeking jobs. But what kind of jobs are really out there?

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There are surprising reasons why it may be spreading.

Though exact numbers are not kept, doctors are saying this winter, their offices are being overrun by kids and parents suffering form strep throat.

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Angie Adcox, 33, went to Costa Rica in September — not for the lush scenery, but for life-altering shots of stem cells.

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Walking in heels was impossible for Hazel Alterman a few weeks ago.

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A game of catch for 12-year-old Ali Tays is a major league accomplishment. For two years, she spent most of her time on the couch.

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Six young adults with the chromosonal disorder are working out to stay healthy.

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Both campuses will reopen Monday.

Flu, and other flu-like sickness, has reached epidemic levels at St. Thomas Aquinas School in Dallas, according to reports.

Brenda Willis used to be a size 26.

By adding 500 steps a day, one North Texas woman lost more than 100 pounds.

Doctors say Tamiflu isn't effective against this year's most prevalent flu strain but that the alternative is in short supply.

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Liposuction is the number one cosmetic surgery procedure in the country. Nearly half a million liposuctions were performed last year.

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No longer will drivers have to squint while driving through Dallas.

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Frustrated with the short-lived benefits of Botox, Tiffany Willey is trying a new procedure — this time, with no tox.

The American Red Cross says its blood supply levels are nearly empty.

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In the past, patients diagnosed with chronic or life-threatening disease were told to conserve energy, rest and reduce physical activity. Now, science shows people should do the exact opposite.

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Laughter yoga instructor Eric Post encourages his class.

Laughter has long lifted spirits, but there is growing evidence that a giggle has true medicinal merit.

Inspections at Arlington restaurants won't happen for a few weeks since the city recently handed out 19 pink slips to city employees.

Weeks after The Russ Martin Show was yanked from the air, the radio host is speaking publicly for the first time.

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Weight loss surgery has given better health to thousands of people. Now, it's also giving hope to women struggling with infertility.

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Wal-Mart says customers can return expired formula for a refund or exchange.

News 8 has learned that some infant formula sold at Texas Wal-Mart stores has caught the attention of the state attorney general's office.

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The sudden death of a White Rock Marathon runner may remain a mystery.

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Seven-year-old Cody McCasland of Colleyville is eager to train for a race he will likely lose this weekend.

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GM workers say one in 10 American jobs depend on the auto industry.

It's not just leaders lobbying for a loan to save the car industry, thousands at GM's Arlington plant are making their voices heard.

Light installer Tory Smith says he's seen residential orders drop about 20 percent.

A deadly tree fungus that decimated groves in the northwestern part of the country has spread to North Texas.

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For the first time, retailers are letting consumers zero-in on the best post-Thanksgiving bargains by posting prices on their Web sites.

The government may be paying millions for risky medicines that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Radiant barriers are designed to shield a home from the rays of the sun.

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There's no tar or tobacco in the Smoking Everywhere device, but there is real nicotine, and regulators want to know if it requires regulation.

Ron Springs, the man fans watched on the football field as a Dallas Cowboys in the '80s and who triumphed over diabetes, is in a coma. He has been that way for more than 12 months.

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Carlene King is relieved the bill has been reduced.

Imagine fighting for your life only to get stuck with a $46,000 medical bill. One woman fought back, getting it down to $8,000.

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News 8 has learned that the government has launched an investigation into the flameless, tobacco-free gizmos.

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As public smoking bans have spread, so has the demand to stop smoking. For some, a new product might be the answer.

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Russ Martin, the once top-rated radio host of Live 105, is talking for the first time about his arrest for domestic assault.