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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 05:42 AM EDT

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Morning-After Pill

The FDA is approving the morning-after pill for over-the-counter sales — but it's still limiting the emergency contraception to girls 15 and older. The new policy would let the pills sit on drugstore...

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 at 05:30 PM EDT

The Dangers of Caffeinated Foods

The increased use of caffeine as a food additive is getting the Food and Drug Administration's attention.

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 at 10:33 AM EDT

Meet "Frost," Stanford's Infection-Fighting Robot

As more and more superbugs evolve and become resistant to medications, there is a new weapon striking them down. Stanford Hospital is using a robot to help prevent infections. NBC Bay Area's Marianne...

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 at 11:23 AM EDT

Plastic Surgery for Arms Skyrockets

Upper Arms plastic surgery has become extremely popular. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the number of brachioplasties, surgeries to get rid of excess skin on the upper arms, has skyrockete...

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 07:21 AM EDT

Fitness Apps Ease Your Ab Workout

Tech gurus share new fitness apps to help with your on-the-go workout.

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 at 08:50 AM EDT

Lifesaving Equipment for Pets Donated to Firefighters

Banks the Pig from the Emma Zen Foundation demonstrates a pet oxygen mask. Read the full story here.

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 at 08:40 AM EDT

Autistic Teen Uses Tech to Break Silence: "I Escaped My Prison"

Ido Kedar, 16, has severe autism that makes him unable to speak. But he’s learned to express his emotions through writing, using a blog and writing a book to share unique insights into what’s it’s like to...

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Friday, Apr 26, 2013 at 04:33 AM EDT

Legal Pot Sparks Push for Health, Safety Rules

Marijuana may soon become commonplace in Colorado and Washington state — but months before legal pot sales start, regulators face the challenge of making sure pot products don’t become a hazard to...

Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 at 09:06 PM EDT

New Treatment Helps Girl Born Without Bones

Janelly Martinez-Amador, 6, was born with no bones in her body. Doctors believed this rare medical condition was unsurvivable, but a new drug and experimental treatment at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital...

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 at 09:21 AM EDT

Brain Tumor Survivor Regains Smile

A teen paralyzed by a brain tumor surgery is smiling again thanks to a "facial reanimation" procedure. KWWL's Jason Epner tells us the story.

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