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Study: Two-thirds of pesticides got flawed EPA approval

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:47:13 GMT

How dangerous are the pesticides used in consumer products? An investigation by an environmental group says the answer is unclear, because the EPA used a loophole to approve many of them.

Top 10 "worst" toys list released

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:42:26 GMT

Since 1973, the annual "10 Worst Toys" list has identified toys with the potential to cause childhood injuries, and even death. W.A.T.C.H. has relased the list for 2012.

Component in red wine may hold answers in Alzheimer's battle

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:17:14 GMT

Bob Sessions has never had a drop of alcohol in his life. Yet at age 86, the teetotaler is eager to see if a natural compound found in red wine can combat disease.

FDA allows maggots and rodent hair in your food

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:28:56 GMT

Did you know the FDA allows certain defects in your food? Some of those defects are maggots and rodent hair.

Whole Foods Tampa Customer Appreciation Weekend

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:07:55 GMT

Whole Foods Market wants to say thank you to our customers by offering exclusive deals in every department for this weekend only.

Can coffee prevent breast cancer?

Thu, 12 May 2011 11:05:52 GMT

A new study showed that the risk of developing a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer was significantly lower in women who consume lots of coffee.

10 News Anchor Heather Van Nest throws out first pitch

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:25:39 GMT

10 News Anchor Heather Van Nest threw out the first pitch during Sunday's Rays game.

STUDY: Special diet helps kids with ADHD

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:47:02 GMT

78 percent of kids who stayed on the diet for 5 weeks had fewer symptoms and some were able to stop taking medication.

Heather's Natural Health Blog

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:15:36 GMT

See how this self-proclaimed granola girl can fight all those fudgy pudgy ice cream cravings!

Report linking vaccine to autism 'an elaborate fraud'

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:09:15 GMT

The British Medical Journal reports that Andrew Wakefield, the lead author of a study linking autism and vaccines was paid more than $675,000 by a lawyer hoping to sue vaccine makers.

Congressman pushes FDA on chemical safety review

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:03:24 GMT

A Democratic Congressman is pressing federal regulators to complete their long-delayed safety review of an antibacterial chemical found in thousands of hand sanitizers, soaps and other products.

Surprising discovery about the "food of angels"

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:31:44 GMT

Two Florida researchers discover watermelon lowers blood pressure.

Meet Heather's baby girl Kingsley Grace

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:23:45 GMT

Meet 10 News anchor Heather Van Nest's first child, Kingsley Grace! She was born Monday, November 1.
Photo Gallery: Kingsley Grace baby pictures!

Heather had her daughter, welcome Kingsley Grace!

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:58:13 GMT

10 News anchor Heather Van Nest is a new mom. Heather and her husband, Mike had a baby girl, Kingsley Grace on November 1 at 8:15pm. Photo gallery: Heather Van Nest - maternity pictures

Flashed! 3-Day Race for the Cure

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:44:40 GMT

Dedicated racers hit the road for a great cause on Halloween weekend at the Three Day For a Cure race to benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation. Check out all three of our photo galleries: GALLERY: Day 1 of 3

Baby Week on 10 News

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:20:41 GMT

10 News anchor Heather Van Nest is expecting her first child and to celebrate we are bringing you a variety of stories all next week related to childbirth, pregnancy and having a healthy baby. You can also win a diaper bag on MomsLikeMe.com.

Heather Blog: How a skin cancer exam saved my life

Mon, 03 May 2010 18:16:31 GMT

MELANOMA AWARENESS MONTH: I was 29 years old when I first heard the word melanoma, or at least really understood what it meant.

Group wants Ronald McDonald to retire

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:12:06 GMT

The health advocacy group says the McDonald's mascot teaches kids bad eating habits.

Analysis: Chocolate may reduce stroke risk

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:57:57 GMT

Just in time for Valentine's Day, research out this week suggests eating chocolate may have a positive impact on stroke. Don't go buying too many heart boxes just yet, though, say the study authors.

Fight against fat goes high-tech with new devices

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:18:28 GMT

Scientists are trying to develop high-tech monitoring devices to help obese people who want to change face the truth about their habits.