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RED ALERT: 10 News uncovers restaurant overrun with roaches

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:03:31 GMT

Café Amalfi claims to have the best Italian in all of Sarasota, but 10 News found the restaurant filled with roaches.

Air pollution exposure while pregnant linked to autism risk

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:01:01 GMT

Exposure to aiir pollution while pregnant may increase a woman's risk that her unborn child eventually develops autism.

Medical group recognizes obesity as a disease

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:41:22 GMT

The American Medical Association, the nation's largest physician organization, decided Tuesday to recognize obesity as a disease that requires a range of medical interventions for treatment and prevention.

Medical group recognizes obesity as a disease

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:36:20 GMT

Experts in obesity have struggled for years to have obesity recognized as a disease that deserves medical attention and insurance coverage as do other diseases.

Beverage group: 18 mayors wrong on sugary drinks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:06:32 GMT

The American Beverage Association says efforts by the mayors of 18 cities to stop food stamps from being used to buy sugary drinks won't make the nation healthier.

Eating red meat may boost Type 2 diabetes risk

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:11:40 GMT

People who eat red meat may be putting themselves at risk for Type 2 diabetes.

White House threatens veto of anti-abortion bill

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:11:38 GMT

e Obama administration is threatening to veto a measure being considered by House Republicans that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.

Florida hits lowest rate ever for infant mortality

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:23:48 GMT

State health officials credit improved prenatal and infant health care for the good news.

Whole Foods revises wording of English-only policy

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:32:22 GMT

Whole Foods has a whole new language policy for its employees.

CDC: 99 cases of hepatitis A may be linked to frozen fruit

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:57:06 GMT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now investigating 99 cases of hepatitis A infections across eight states that may be linked to tainted frozen fruit.

Japanese "eyeball licking" trend carries blindness risk

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:47:57 GMT

Eyeball licking comes with many risks.

Dr. Charlotte Maguire honored as "Great Floridian"

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:31 GMT

Gov. Rick Scott presents a "Great Floridian" award to Dr. Charlotte Maguire.

Supreme Court: Human genes cannot be patented

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:38:59 GMT

Supreme Court decision is a win for women with genetic risk of breast and ovarian cancers, as well as geneticists and researchers who had criticized a Utah company's exclusive patent.

10-year-old girl getting lung transplant

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:19:04 GMT

Surgery for a lung transplant is a difficult operation.

Hepatitis A linked to frozen berries sickens 87

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:39:29 GMT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states.

Clearwater couple honored for 15,000+ volunteer hours

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:25:10 GMT

The Fergusons were recently honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning and Morton Plant Mease for their contributions to our community, especially for their work with those battling cancer.

Tobacco companies bet on electronic cigarettes

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:09:58 GMT

Despite looming regulation, industry embraces e-cigarettes as Americans turn away from traditional smoking.

"Show and Tell" images of breast cancer survivors

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:59:42 GMT

Sue Friedman put images and stories together of different women who have battled breast cancer baring it all- both literally and figuratively- to help women with questions on the topic.

Survivor connects with others at annual free weekend retreat

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:45:21 GMT

A Clearwater breast cancer survivor is using her own experience to help both survivors and patients to have someone to share with along their journey to better health... both mentally and physically.

Yoga may improve focus, ability to remember new things

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:43:11 GMT

Doing yoga for as little as 20 minutes may be able to boost your brain power.