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Marsh offers free prenatal vitamins

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Marsh is now celebrating its fourth year of offering free prescription strength prenatal vitamins to women. More>>

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Indiana Senate panel approves statewide smoking ban Video included

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An Indiana Senate committee has approved a statewide smoking ban for Indiana businesses, despite objections over its exemptions for casinos and private clubs. More>>

Mammograms can save lives of women in their 40s

Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates. More>>

Endometriosis could raise risk of 3 ovarian cancers

Women with a history of endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. More>>

Health tip: Warning signs of foot arthritis

Arthritis is a painful joint condition, and the feet are common hosts. More>>

Is avoiding gluten in foods always necessary?

Gluten-free diets have become a popular way to manage gluten sensitivity, but a new analysis suggests that many people who stop eating gluten may not need to do so. More>>

Measles cases reach 15 in central Indiana

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The number of measles cases in central Indiana has reached fifteen, the Indiana State Department of Health reported Tuesday afternoon. More>>

FDA: New suppliers to ease 2 cancer drug shortages

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Federal regulators say they've approved new suppliers for two crucial cancer drugs, easing critical shortages - at least for the time being - that have patients worried about missing life-saving treatments. More>>

Indiana confirms 14th measles case

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An additional case of measles has been confirmed in Central Indiana, State health officials said Monday. More>>

List of locations where measles patients visited

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The State Health Department says individuals may have been exposed to measles at the following places and dates. More>>

Can you Google your memory? Video included

Before the advent of home computers and cell phones, you probably memorized a lot more information -- such as phone numbers and birthdays -- than you do now. More>>

FDA weighs fate of Qnexa for weight loss, again

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns about heart problems and possible birth defects. More>>

Booze in movies may fuel teenage drinking

Watching a lot of movies that feature alcohol doubles the likelihood that young teens will start drinking, and these teens are more likely to progress to binge drinking, according to a new study. More>>

  • Monday, February 20 2012 3:17 PM EST2012-02-20 20:17:17 GMT
    The average heroin user today looks like the kid next door, and police say teens are finding the addictive drug in Indiana. Families are learning deeply painful lessons about this cheap, dangerous high.
  • Thursday, February 16 2012 4:35 PM EST2012-02-16 21:35:51 GMT
    See the top questions and get answers about the measles outbreak in central Indiana.
  • Sandra Chapman investigates problems with ambulance response time.
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