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Stem Cells Recovered From Cloned Human Embryos

1:07 PM, May 15, 2013

Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes.

Maine Senate Considers Exercise Requirement

11:08 AM, May 15, 2013

A bill intended to prevent obesity among Maine schoolchildren is up for debate in the state Senate.

For Breast Cancer,Testing And Surgery Costs Hard To Pin Down

7:37 PM, May 14, 2013

Some women complain the bills can run to $100,000 or more.

More Women With BRCA Gene Opt For Preventive Procedures

6:33 PM, May 14, 2013

A local expert says newer advanced procedures are leading to more women with high risks choosing preventive measures.

WUSA9 Anchors And Breast Cancer Survivors Share Their Stories

5:30 PM, May 14, 2013

Two of our colleagues, JC Hayward and Kristen Berset are breast cancer survivors.

Women Have New Options For Breast Cancer Surgery

8:07 AM, May 14, 2013

New approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done, giving women more options, faster treatment, smaller scars, fewer long-term side effects and better cosmetic results.

Angelina Jolie Says She Had A Double Mastectomy

4:22 AM, May 14, 2013

Jolie had the preventive procedure after learning she carried a gene that increases her chances to get  breast cancer.

Report Raises New Concerns About Black Lung

12:00 PM, May 13, 2013

A new scientific paper details the growing evidence that black lung is on the rise among Appalachian miners.

Tennessee First Lady, Muppet Team Up Against Obesity

7:39 AM, May 13, 2013

Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam is teaming up with Grover, the loveable Muppet from Sesame Street, and United HealthCare to teach kids the benefits of eating healthy and getting in shape while helping them learn to love reading.

Monday Last Day For Morning-After Pill Appeal

7:24 AM, May 13, 2013

The government is running out of time to try to halt implementation of a federal judge's ruling that would lift age restrictions for women and girls wanting to buy the morning-after pill.

Pets, Especially Dogs, Are Good For The Heart

1:57 PM, May 12, 2013

American Heart Association said studies have linked pets with lower cardiovascular risks and stress, higher exercise rates.

Judge Refuses to Suspend Ruling on Morning-After Pill

4:08 PM, May 10, 2013

US Government has appealed a ruling that emergency contraception should be available to all without a prescription.

 

Help Children's Hospital Name Their New Robot!

3:59 PM, May 10, 2013

Children's National Medical Center is asking for YOU to help them choose a name for their new robot!

FDA Approves 1-A-Day Inhaler For Chronic Lung Disease

12:29 PM, May 10, 2013

The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a new once-a-day inhaler drug from GlaxoSmithKline for patients with chronic lung disease.

3 Suspected Cases Of SARS-Related Virus In France

8:33 AM, May 10, 2013

French health officials said they are investigating three suspected cases of a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS, in people who had close contact in the hospital with France's only confirmed case.

FBI Special Agents Christopher Lorek, Stephen Shaw Killed In Training Accident In Va.

Two Quantico-based FBI agents have been killed in a training accident in Virginia.

4:46 PM, May 19, 2013

Police: Toddler Gets Out of Car, Run Over by Another in Md. Parking Lot

Police say a toddler was hit by a car in a parking lot Saturday afternoon.

12:15 AM, May 19, 2013

Steven Spradling, MWAA Police Officer, Fatally Shot By Wife Rosangela Spardling In Va.

52-year-old Steven Spradling, an airport police officer, was fatally shot by his wife in Sterling,Va. on Friday.

5:16 PM, May 18, 2013

Authorities: Hofstra Student Killed by Police

Andrea Rebello, 21, was accidentally shot by police responding to a home invasion call.

11:37 PM, May 18, 2013

Two Sisters Are Reunited Through Sports

Separated Sisters Reunite...a chance meeting changes local girls lives forever 

12:45 PM, May 13, 2013

Andre Brands Identified As Bicyclist Fatally Struck In DC

The bicyclist who was fatally struck on Thursday by a car has been identified, police say.

11:36 AM, May 18, 2013

Long Island Police Defend Hofstra Student Killing

Known criminal had Hofstra student Andrea Rebello in a headlock after robbery; officer fired eight bullets, killing both

1:56 PM, May 19, 2013

Jackpot! Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Fla.

Officials estimate the jackpot at $590.5 million.

8:30 AM, May 19, 2013

Mom of boys who died in SUV while she had sex arrested in Florida

Authorities say 2-year-old William Jensen and his 4-year-old brother, Tyler, became fatally overheated six weeks ago. William died that day of hyperthermia, Tyler died nearly a week later. 

11:00 PM, Jan 17, 2013

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