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One-time injection eases lower back pain
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Last Updated: 7:01 PM 11/16/09 - A one-time injection to ease chronic back pain we'll tell you why no surgery is needed, next in Monday’s Medical Moment. (Full Story)
CDC: Swine flu cases seem to be dropping in US
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Last Updated: 4:35 PM 11/20/09 - Health officials say swine flu cases appear to be declining throughout most of the U.S., but the specter of Thanksgiving gatherings makes it hard to predict what will happen next. (Full Story)
St. Joe Med Center emergency room to close in December
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Last Updated: 6:50 AM 11/20/09 - The emergency room at St. Joseph Medical Center in downtown Mishawaka will close next month. (Full Story)
Health & Beauty BreakDowns: Healthy holiday foods
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Last Updated: 6:43 AM 11/20/09 - The holiday season is here and that means lots of food and lots of unhealthy foods. Dr. Ronald Downs talks about what you should put on your plate to stay healthy while chowing down. (Full Story)
Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between cervical cancer tests
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Last Updated: 12:38 AM 11/20/09 - New medical guidelines are calling for fewer Pap smears for most women in their 20s. (Full Story)
Swine flu vaccines available across Michiana in November
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Last Updated: 8:06 AM 11/20/09 - The swine flu vaccine is free and only available for those in the high risk priority groups at this time. (Full Story)
Breast cancer report sparking controversy in Michiana
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Last Updated: 8:31 AM 11/19/09 - A report from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force says women shouldn't get a routine mammogram until age 50. (Full Story)
Michiana smokers urged to quit with help of free classes
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Last Updated: 11:16 AM 11/19/09 - A national day for reclaiming health takes place Thursday. It’s the annual Great American SmokeOut. The day offers a good time to talk to smokers about kicking their habit. (Full Story)
Controversial guidelines about breast cancer prevention
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Last Updated: 7:03 PM 11/17/09 - For years, women have been told to do self-breast examinations every month – and starting at age 40, to get regular mammograms. But new guidelines are out that contradict them. (Full Story)
Study challenges effectiveness of popular cholesterol drug Zetia
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Last Updated: 6:38 PM 11/16/09 - A local doctor says, "It's a drug that we probably use more than we should.” (Full Story)
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