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This week meet 10 year-old Jorge Vidal from Roma who is battling leukemia. read more »

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Most Child Drownings Occur in Swimming Pools

Here's some scary statistics and according to the Department of Family and Protective Services, in Texas, there have been 30 children, who drowned in the month of June.
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FDA Wants Acetaminophen Pulled Off the Market

In an effort to reduce the risk of overdosing on acetaminophen, an FDA panel of experts has recommended that prescription drugs that combine the painkiller with stronger narcotics, like Vicodin and Percocet, be pulled off the market.
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Teens Fatalistic Views Add to Risky Behaviors

It's generally thought that teens take risks because they think they're invincible, but a new study suggests otherwise.
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Make A Wish Foundation Helps Luis Blanco

Luis Blanco from Mission yelled to volunteers at the airport before setting off on his big adventure to Disney World.
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Diet High in Fat May Cause Pancreatic Cancer

A new study shows a diet high in fat may increase your risk for pancreatic cancer.
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Safety Measures Important in Using Fireworks

What's the 4th of July without the fireworks? With little rain across the Valley lately, it is important to remember, if you light them, you have to take precautions.

Drug Manufacturers Reach Deal with Federal Government

Major drug manufacturers have reached a deal with the federal government that would give President Obama a key savings in his push to overhaul the U.

Nestle Recalls Cookie and Brownie Dough

There's a recall underway for some well known cookie dough so check your refrigerator.

UTPA Segment Looks at Counseling & Assessment Preparation Center

A new service on the campus of Texas Pan American is offering counseling services to the public at no cost to you or your family.

New Technology in Screening of Colorectal Cancer

While the colonoscopy is still the golden standard for colorectal cancer screening, a less invasive test is gaining attention.

H1N1 Virus Takes the Lives of Two Valley Residents

The H1N1 virus or Swine flu strikes again claiming the lives of two Rio Grande Valley residents.

Study Looks at Deaths and ADHD Medications

In a FDA funded study, researchers find children who die suddenly are more likely to be taking ADHD drugs than to be in a car crash.

CDC Issues Recommendations for Genetic Tests

The number of genetic tests and in the past eight years has more than tripled and yet no federal guidelines have been issued to make sure they're used properly.

Latest Numbers of H1N1 Cases in the Valley

In the Valley, the latest numbers show 662 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus with Hidalgo county having the most with 400 more suspected cases.

MultiVitmins Reduce Low Birth Weight for Babies

In medical news, taking multi-vitamins during pregnancy may reduce the risks of delivering a baby with low birth weight.

Consumers Not Using Tax Refund to Pay Credit Cards

Americans are more likely in years past to use tax refunds to pay down credit card debt apparently aren't doing it this year.

Diabetes Experts Recommended A1C Test

In Medical news a committee of diabetes experts have recommended a new test for the diagnosis of the disease.