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Health: Groups Come Together To Stop Antibiotic Resistance

With antibiotic resistant infections on the rise, the CDC and 25 other health organizations are teaming up to try to get the problem under control.

2012/11/13

Health: Philly’s Fight Against Childhood Obesity Appears To Be Paying Off

Philadelphia’s fight against childhood obesity is paying off. While it’s still a huge problem, students are losing weight, especially minorities which is a first. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the new report.

2012/09/06

Student Vaccination Rates Up Around Country

Data from the Centers for Disease Control shows that parents are getting their kids vaccinated before school starts.

2012/08/26

Study Finds Cholesterol Levels Improving In Young People

According to a ten-year study by the CDC, cholesterol levels have actually improved in this group. This news is in the face of news that the obesity epidemic is still a problem.

2012/08/08

Health: Mild Flu Season So Far

Flu season is off to a slow start, but don’t let that flu bug fool you. Federal health experts say it’s probably still on its way.

2012/01/27

Health: Raw Cookie Dough Warning From Federal Health Officials

A cookie dough warning from Federal Health Officials. They say it can be dangerous if eaten raw. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is here with more on the safety alert.

2011/12/09

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Health: Scheduled C-Section Debate

Women worried about the economy are having fewer babies. A new government report says birth rates are down, and for teens they’ve hit an all time low. Cesarean sections have also stopped going up for the first time in 15 years. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is here with more.

2011/11/17

Cargill Recalling 36M Pounds Of Ground Turkey

Meat giant Cargill is recalling 36 million pounds of ground turkey linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak that has killed one person in California and sickened at least 76 others.

2011/08/03