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The FDA is taking a closer look at facial fillers; A local business is helping Arkansas Children's Hospital this holiday season. Getting a workout is certainly good for you but it could also be good for the environment.

Doctors are saying that your family's history of breast cancer is a better indicator of your risk than genetic tests. If you're exercising to help fight off your risk of cancer, doctors say you need sleep too. Lung Association has program to help teens stop smoking.

Doctors in Germany say a patient appears to have been cured of aids. Governor Mike Beebe gets involved with story time to encourage children at the Little Rock Pediatric Clinic to read school unprepared. How to deal with braces as an adult.

A page on a Google-operated Web site appears to forecast influenza outbreaks by tracking the volume of people who use the search engine to send queries about flu symptoms.

A new study shows older adults have a very high survival rate with open heart surgery; One way you can make sure your heart stays healthy is getting enough sleep. A few ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant.

A study out of Boston shows headphones can interfere with heart devices if they are very close to them. Feeding a family a healthy meal while the economy is down can be difficult. Despite the warnings, raw milk's popularity is increasing. The dairy farmers say their sales are going up even with the economic downturn.

Eating dairy products might help you burn more calories; Free flu shot clinics; Heart attack warning signs.

Kara Dixon from Childrens Hospital talks about getting flu shots. Plus see Donna getting her flu shot.

A new study shows teenage girls who watch TV with sexual content are more likely to get pregnant. The number of kids taking medicine for chronic conditions is on the rise. We all get angry but it's what sets us off that sets us apart.

Setting your clock back is does more for your health than you migh think; Free flu clinics; Halloween safety ideas.

Seasonal flu season is near and it’s also time to get your flu shot. In the first week of November, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is practicing its Local Mass Dispensing Plan and will be providing flu shots at 81 county health units statewide.   |   Flu Clinic Schedule (85.0KB)

A study about milkshakes is showing scientists why some people overeat; There's a new way to help battle depression and it doesn't include medications; Left untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke or kidney failure.

If you're a diabetic, adding a little spice to your meal may help your health; It’s a milestone in a child's development that most parents dread, toilet training

A stronger new class of antibiotics may be on the horizon. New clues about how fast a baby's brain develops. A new study says men who use steroids are more likely to engage in violence.

Health officials are cutting back the amount of lead; To keep your mind sharp when you get older, start exercising. A new type of breast cancer has been identified.

A close look at blood is helping Memphis doctors take better care of breast cancer patients in the advanced stages of the disease. Plus, today's health headlines.

Thousands of pink-shirted runners and walkers converged on downtown Little Rock for the 15th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event.

About one in four girls have received the vaccine that prevents cervical cancer; Join the Spit for the Cure; what to expect during a yearly mammogram.

Drug companies issued a statement saying kids fewer than four should not take over the counter cold medications; There are new guidelines for how much exercise to get; Breast cancer patients find a new way to get what they need most.

The Race for the Cure is less than a week away. Little Rock's race is one of the top ten races in the country.

The FDA is trying to decide if it should recall children's over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. Americans are more stressed than just 6 months ago. October is SIDS Awareness Month.

You might remember a few weeks ago we showed a device called the Walkstation and we told you how two of our news producers had volunteered to walk and work at the same time.

This has been the mildest season for West Nile virus in seven years. Caring touch not only lowers stress hormones it actually enhances a hormone believed to fight stress. Preventing drug abuse among teens

UAMS “Topping Out” Ceremony; Tainted Milk Update; Stroke Victims and Mirrors

The head of the Chinese agency that monitors food and product safety has resigned; Benefits of acupuncture; Zumba fitness could be a fun way to get in shape.

More newborns have died after consuming tainted baby formula in China; New research about the way a baby is born and bonding; Electronic cigarettes could be harmful.

The FDA is looking into a mandatory tracking program to protect your food; Several women in Little Rock strutted their stuff in this year's Runway for a Cause; Every year in the U.S. 11,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer.

Former governor Mike Huckabee says America's health care system needs to be re-thought; Federal regulators say a chemical used in baby bottles and food packaging is safe Learning to drive can be tricky, it's especially challenging for teens with ADHD.

Saline Memorial Hospital is stepping up care for people with heart-related medical conditions. In the past these patients went to Little Rock for treatment, now Saline Memorial can treat them.

New tests show more people have pharmaceuticals in their drinking water than previously thought; It’s no secret women live longer than men; There is new information on the baby formula warning from Thursday.

70,000 people could have post-traumatic stress disorder from the 9/11 attacks; If you have arthritis knee surgery might not be the answer; Brushing your teeth and heart disease.

Doctors are recommending all children get their flu shots, not just those under the age of five; There is now a way to beat the obesity gene; Advice for beginning runners.

Men taking certain over the counter pain relievers could have inaccurate prostate screening results; It turns out pollution isn't just bad for the environment it can also hurt your heart; Adults who exercise regularly are less likely to develop a range of cancers.

A chemical found in baby bottles may damage your brain; A study says men are drawn to women who resemble their mothers; Preventing head lice.

Arkansas Children's Hospital is preparing to serve even more children; The Food and Drug Administration is ordering stronger warnings for rheumatoid arthritis medications; The standard policy of recommending flu shots for the elderly may be in question.

Fitness centers aren't just for adults these days. Pint-sized equipment and age-appropriate classes are getting kids off the couch and helping to combat childhood obesity.

More medical studies show a possible link between Vytorin and cancer; There could be a gene that indicates good marriage material; If your child has hearing problems doctors say it could affect him or her academically and socially.

New ways to track Alzheimer’s; chewing gum can ease stress; do hot dogs really cause cancer?

The salmonella outbreak may be over. In an exciting development scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice. Robotic surgery.

Diverticulosis and certain food; Stem cells in teeth; Eggs could be a key to weightloss