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Medical Minute 8-19: New Treatment for Kidney Transplants Last Updated: 4:20 PM 08/19/08 - Osteoporosis, cataracts and cancer are just some of the side effects kidney transplant patients deal with. These conditions are often caused by the anti-rejection medication taken to increase the chance of success. But a new transplant procedure may eliminate the need for all of the pills. (Full Story)

Medical Minute 8-18: Chemical Condom Last Updated: 3:43 PM 08/18/08 - More than 33 million people in the world are living with H-I-V. Condoms can prevent H-I-V, but doctors know it's not enough. Now, researchers are testing a new option, and this time women are in control. (Full Story)

Medical Minute 8-15: Faster Back Pain Relief Last Updated: 3:47 PM 08/15/08 - Each year, 40 to 60 percent of American adults suffer from chronic back pain. A new surgery is offering relief to many of these people with less pain, less rehabilitation and less anxiety. (Full Story)

Medical Minute 8-13: Keeping Hips Young Last Updated: 3:41 PM 08/14/08 - Artificial hip replacement is a common procedure for older arthritis patients, but for those who are fifty or younger, there is one major concern. The artificial joints only last for a few years. But a unique procedure can buy younger patients time. (Full Story)

Medical Minute 8-13: GPS Knee Replacement Last Updated: 4:08 PM 08/13/08 - Knee replacement is the most common type of joint replacement surgery, with about 300-thousand performed in the U.S. every year. Now, the same kind of technology that helps you find where you're going in your car could help increase accuracy in the operating room. (Full Story)

Medical Minute 8-12: Wiping Out Whiplash Last Updated: 3:51 PM 08/12/08 - There are over three million whiplash injuries in the U-S every year. Now researchers there is a way you can help protect your neck. (Full Story)

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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Support Week Last Updated: 6:27 AM 08/06/08 - A local county is chasing the Olympic dream with a new theme in celebration of an international event. (Full Story)

Health Matters: Is Your Brain Making You Fat? Last Updated: 12:35 PM 07/31/08 - Blame it on your brain... that weight gain may be mental. (Full Story)

Health Matters: Children of Alzheimer's Patients Last Updated: 12:32 PM 07/31/08 - Find out why research uncovers about the brains of the children of Alzheimer's patients. (Full Story)

Health Matters: Exercise Recommendations for Women Last Updated: 12:52 PM 07/30/08 - Women...are you getting enough exercise? (Full Story)

Health Matters: Lobster Warning Last Updated: 2:19 PM 07/30/08 - Maine lobster is the latest food to be hit with a warning by the FDA. (Full Story)

Health Matters: Fish and Your Heart Last Updated: 5:32 PM 07/29/08 - Want a good checkup for your heart? Do as the Japanese do. (Full Story)

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