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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:05:13 GMT
    The American Medical Association's policy-making House of Delegates has classified obesity as a disease, and while the move has no legal implications, it could affect discussions regarding medical policy.
    The American Medical Association's policy-making House of Delegates has classified obesity as a disease, and while the move has no legal implications, it could affect discussions regarding medical policy.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:45:35 GMT
    Restless leg syndrome, not one that we usually hear a lot about, but an alarming new study shows that men with the condition face a 40% higher risk of dying earlier than other men in the study.
    Restless leg syndrome, not one that we usually hear a lot about, but an alarming new study shows that men with the condition face a 40% higher risk of dying earlier than other men in the study.
  • Monday, June 3 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-06-03 15:29:16 GMT
    Dr. Ahluwalia was here.. and he has some good news for people trying to kick their smoking habit. Also, there's also a new report out that "sitting around" is actually bad for you?
    Dr. Ahluwalia was here.. and he has some good news for people trying to kick their smoking habit. Also, there's also a new report out that "sitting around" is actually bad for you?
  • Imaging giving birth with the dolphins! Here's more about dolphin-assisted birth.  Also, the compound that gives cinnamon it's sweet bright smell can also help ward of Alzheimer's Disease.
    Imaging giving birth with the dolphins! Here's more about dolphin-assisted birth.  Also, the compound that gives cinnamon it's sweet bright smell can also help ward of Alzheimer's Disease.
  • For lots of women, a head of shiny full hair defines their sense of beauty. What causes thinning? Sometimes it's hormonal. Dermatologist Sandra Lee, M.D. shared some tips.
    For lots of women, a head of shiny full hair defines their sense of beauty. What causes thinning? Sometimes it's hormonal. Dermatologist Sandra Lee, M.D. shared some tips.
  • Californians will get their first look at the health plans to be offered through the state's new insurance exchange and how much that coverage will cost them.
    The state's largest health insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, will be among 13 plans competing for policies on California's new health care exchange.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:13:27 GMT
    Angelina Jolie's announcement that she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer sent a shockwave throughout the world. Dr. Deanna Attai talked to Studio 11 LA about the procedure.
    Angelina Jolie's announcement that she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer sent a shockwave throughout the world. Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Deanna Attai talked to Studio 11 LA about the procedure.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:44:05 GMT
    Looking at the issue of the war on breast cancer...some feel the P.R. war has been won thanks to all the breast cancer awareness...and yet, more lives aren't being saved...looking at the issue of over-diagnosis.
    Looking at the issue of the war on breast cancer...some feel the P.R. war has been won thanks to all the breast cancer awareness...and yet, more lives aren't being saved...looking at the issue of over-diagnosis.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:32:50 GMT
    There was lots of emotion in Duarte this morning as two Leukemia patients and their families met the generous strangers who saved their lives at the City of Hope's annual Celebration of Life Bone Marrow Reunion.
    There was lots of emotion in Duarte this morning as two Leukemia patients and their families met the generous strangers who saved their lives at the City of Hope's annual Celebration of Life Bone Marrow Reunion.
  • Monday, May 6 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:47:48 GMT
    As more Americans get access to health care coverage in 2014, there is plenty of concern that there won't be enough doctors to care for everyone with coverage. Some hospitals are now using medical robots.
    As more Americans get access to health care coverage in 2014, there is plenty of concern that there won't be enough doctors to care for everyone with coverage. One way several Southern California hospitals are preparing for a physician shortfall: by increasing their use of medical robots. 
  • Monday, May 6 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-05-06 19:29:50 GMT
    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian told its Orange County doctors this week that they'll no longer be allowed to perform elective abortions after finalizing its partnership with a Catholic hospital.
    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian told its Orange County doctors this week that they'll no longer be allowed to perform elective abortions after finalizing its partnership with a Catholic hospital.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:47:41 GMT
    The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.
    The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.
  • Dr. Reef Karim of The Control Center of Beverly Hills discusses Catherine Zeta Jones' decision to enter rehab to treat her bipolar II disorder.
    Dr. Reef Karim of The Control Center of Beverly Hills discusses Catherine Zeta Jones' decision to enter rehab to treat her bipolar II disorder.
  • Look younger and better without any tell-tale scars? Yep, according to a doctor in Beverly Hills. The procedure uses stem cells.
    Look younger and better without any tell-tale scars? Yep, according to a doctor in Beverly Hills. The procedure uses stem cells.
  • Monday, April 29 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-04-29 23:27:55 GMT
    With a growing number of foods boasting added caffeine for an energy boost, the Food and Drug Administration says it's time to investigate their safety.
    With a growing number of foods boasting added caffeine for an energy boost, the Food and Drug Administration says it's time to investigate their safety.
  • Monday, April 29 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-04-29 15:43:27 GMT
    Police may soon be able to detect more than alcohol using breathalyzers. A new Swedish device can now detect up to twelve controlled substances including, cocaine, meth, heroin, and marijuana.
    Police may soon be able to detect more than alcohol using breathalyzers. A new Swedish device can now detect up to twelve controlled substances including, cocaine, meth, heroin, and marijuana.
  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 8:58 PM EDT2013-04-25 00:58:42 GMT
    Tablet computers and iPads are, perhaps, the best babysitters since Sesame Street. But now there are concerns that if parents don't set limits, kids could become tech addicts long before kindergarten.
    There are concerns that if parents don't set limits on tablet use, kids could become tech addicts long before kindergarten. Dr. David Swanson says the interactive screens trigger a dopamine surge in brain.
  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-04-24 18:48:08 GMT
    Southern California, including the Inland Empire, continues to have the nation's worst air pollution, the American Lung Association said today.
    Southern California, including the Inland Empire, continues to have the nation's worst air pollution, the American Lung Association said today.
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-04-23 14:53:34 GMT
    Is smoking hookah safer than cigarettes? No one under 21 would be able to buy cigarettes in the city under a proposal unveiled Monday to make it the most populous place in America to set the minimum age that high.
    Is smoking hookah safer than cigarettes? No one under 21 would be able to buy cigarettes in the city under a proposal unveiled Monday to make it the most populous place in America to set the minimum age that high.
  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 3:23 AM EDT2013-04-17 07:23:05 GMT
    "When where they planning on telling us?" The question from West Hollywood Councilmember Robert Duran, to county health officials.
    "When where they planning on telling us?" The question from West Hollywood Councilmember Robert Duran, to county health officials.
  • Monday, April 15 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-04-15 20:36:31 GMT
    Playing a certain type of sound stimulation during sleep might help improve your memory, a small new study suggests.
    Playing a certain type of sound stimulation during sleep might help improve your memory, a small new study suggests.
  • Monday, April 15 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-04-15 18:53:57 GMT
    Kobe wasting no time choosing surgery Saturday for a '3rd rupture.' Bryant called it the most disappointing injury of his career "by far. We worked so hard to put ourselves in position and control our fate."
    Kobe wasting no time choosing surgery Saturday for a '3rd rupture.' Bryant called it the most disappointing injury of his career "by far. We worked so hard to put ourselves in position and control our fate."
  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-03-28 01:07:31 GMT
    It's a story that reaffirms what is good about people. Where someone goes out of his way to do what might seem at the time as a small thing, but it turns out to be big.
    It's a story that reaffirms what is good about people. Where someone goes out of his way to do what might seem at the time as a small thing, but it turns out to be big.
      
  • Thursday, March 14 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-03-15 03:34:36 GMT
    Emergency departments in the United States are missing important opportunities to educate parents on car-seat safety, new research suggests.
    Emergency departments in the United States are missing important opportunities to educate parents on car-seat safety, new research suggests.
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