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Parents turn to sleep counselors for their children

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Most parents know the pains of lack of sleep when it comes to dealing with newborns and children with sleep problems. Now there may be some hope thanks to a growing industry of sleep counselors. More>>

Care bags to support cancer patients

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She went from doctor to patient and now a New York physician has come up with a way to make recovering from major surgery a little easier for other people. More>>

Laundry detergent poisoning warning

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Poison control experts are urging adults to keep single-dose laundry detergents out of reach of children after seeing an up tick in young people ingesting the contents. More>>

Aerial dance classes in New York

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It's a workout where you can set your sights high: the aerial workout known as Heliummm teaches Cirque-du-Soleil like acrobatics while toning your body from the ground up. More>>

Raw milk raids

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When you hear about smuggling rings, black market sales and federal raids, what comes to mind? Drugs? Guns? Well, how about milk? Raw milk, to be precise. Raw milk is illegal to buy in many places, More>>

Dr. Roshini Raj Medical Headlines: May 22

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Dr. Roshini Raj, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone, discusses the latest medical headlines during Good Day NY. More>>

Dr. David Samadi: Hepatitis C

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The death toll from Hepatitis C among baby boomers is on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC recommends everyone in this age group get tested for the disease. More>>

Domino's Pizza gluten-free crust controversy

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Domino's Pizza is creating a buzz about gluten-free pizza crust it is now offering. However some critics say if you're allergic to gluten, you can't go anywhere near it. Suzanne Simpson, a nutritionist, More>>

McDonald's, KFC face supersize fees in obesity fight

Fast food giants such as McDonald's and KFC face big fat rate increases in a new attack on the obesity crisis Down Under. More>>

NYC asks hospitals to limit formula distribution to new moms

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New moms leaving most New York City public hospitals will no longer be sent home with formula. The city says it undermines breastfeeding, which is something health officials want to promote. Along with More>>

Time magazine breastfeeding cover image sparks debate

Time magazine's latest cover, which features an attractive 26-year-old mother breastfeeding her toddler son, sparked strong reaction Thursday. More>>

Christie blocks health care exchange in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed legislation on Thursday that would have created a statewide health care exchange, as allowed under President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.In a message accompanying the expected... More>>

Dr. David Geier: sports injuries

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It's the time of year for tennis, softball, running outside, and all sorts of activities. But it's also the time when doctors see a lot of sports injuries because if you've turned into a weekend warrior More>>

Dr. Keri Peterson

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Dr. Keri Peterson, of Lenox Hill Hospital, comes to Fox 5 to talk about medical and health news. She discusses a new study that found an association between consuming omega-3 fatty acids and the reduction More>>

Dr. Doris Day: Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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Dr. Doris Day, a dermatologist in New York, rang the NASDAQ opening bell Monday morning to help kick off melanoma Monday. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Day was joined by the president More>>

Chief of surgery at New York hospital accidentally 'set patient on fire'

NEW YORK -- The chief of surgery at New York City's Lincoln Hospital "set a patient on fire" during an operation, causing severe burns on the man's neck and chest.Dr. Jay Yelon was performing a tracheotomy April 19 to insert... More>>

Mad cow disease found in California

WASHINGTON -- A case of mad cow disease has been confirmed in a dairy cow in California, the US Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.A release from the department said it had confirmed "the nation's fourth case of... More>>

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Surrogates in India for American women
Surrogates in India for American women
Updated: Friday, May 25 2012 8:21 AM EDT2012-05-25 12:21:57 GMT
Fox Five News examined the growing trend of Western couples seeking surrogates in India.
Fox 5 News examined the growing trend of Western couples seeking surrogates in India.

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Dr. Oz
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The doctor is in. Dr. Oz airs on Fox 5 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. every weekday.
The doctor is in. Dr. Oz airs on Fox 5 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. every weekday.
Hospital Heroes
Hospital Heroes
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 children's hospitals across the US and Canada.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 children's hospitals across the US and Canada.

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Strokes more common in southern states
Strokes more common in southern states
While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.
While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.
Flesh-eating bacteria no cause for panic
Flesh-eating bacteria no cause for panic
Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.
Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.
Scientists turn skin cells into cardiac cells to help failing hearts
Scientists turn skin cells into cardiac cells to help failing hearts
In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.
In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.
Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?
Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.
U.S. teens heading for heart trouble
U.S. teens heading for heart trouble
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Drowning is leading cause of kids' accidental death
Drowning is leading cause of kids' accidental death
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
Germs lurk in office kitchens, break rooms
Germs lurk in office kitchens, break rooms
Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis.
Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis, according to a new study.
Body building, diet supplements linked to liver damage
Body building, diet supplements linked to liver damage
Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.
Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.
Teens' love of loud music tied to drinking, drug abuse
Teens' love of loud music tied to drinking, drug abuse
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.
8 all-natural allergy remedies
8 all-natural allergy remedies
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.

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Birth control pills, HRT tied to digestive ills
Birth control pills, HRT tied to digestive ills
The use of oral contraceptives by younger women or hormone therapy by older women may be linked with inflammatory bowel disease, new research indicates.
The use of oral contraceptives by younger women or hormone therapy by older women may be linked with inflammatory bowel disease, new research indicates.
'Bad' fat may hurt brain function over time
'Bad' fat may hurt brain function over time
Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.
Women who eat a lot of "bad" saturated fat may hurt their overall brain function and memory over time, Harvard University researchers report.
Possible link between certain sunscreens, endometriosis
Possible link between certain sunscreens, endometriosis
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits.
'Fish pedicure' a recipe for bacterial infection
'Fish pedicure' a recipe for bacterial infection
"Fish pedicures" in health spas can expose recipients to a host of pathogens and bacterial infections, a team of researchers warns.
"Fish pedicures" in health spas can expose recipients to a host of pathogens and bacterial infections, a team of researchers warns.
Being obese may make job search tougher
Being obese may make job search tougher
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired.
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. But there was a hidden catch: The pictures showed the same six women both before and after weight-loss.
Weight-loss surgery may also help menstruation, skin, hair
Weight-loss surgery may also help menstruation, skin, hair
Obese women often stop getting their periods, but new research suggests weight-loss surgery can help regulate their monthly cycles.
Obese women often stop getting their periods, but new research suggests weight-loss surgery can help regulate their monthly cycles, while also stemming excessive hair growth and skin problems.
FDA panel gives blessing to new weight-loss drug
FDA panel gives blessing to new weight-loss drug
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.
Blood clot risk linked to some non-pill contraceptives
Blood clot risk linked to some non-pill contraceptives
Some women using hormonal contraceptives other than birth control pills may have an increased risk for serious blood clots, Danish researchers report.
Some women using hormonal contraceptives other than birth control pills may have an increased risk for serious blood clots, Danish researchers report.
Rising obesity rates might mean more rheumatoid arthritis
Rising obesity rates might mean more rheumatoid arthritis
A new study suggests that severe weight gain might raise the risk for rheumatoid arthritis -- a painful, chronic ailment -- especially among obese women.
A new study suggests that severe weight gain might raise the risk for rheumatoid arthritis -- a painful, chronic ailment -- especially among obese women.
IUD use tied to modest weight loss
IUD use tied to modest weight loss
Women who use an intrauterine device (IUD) as birth control may not have to worry about gaining weight after the device is implanted, new research suggests.
Women who use an intrauterine device (IUD) as birth control may not have to worry about gaining weight after the device is implanted, new research suggests.

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Injury-linked deaths vary widely among states
Injury-linked deaths vary widely among states
New Mexico has the highest rate of injury-related deaths in the United States, while New Jersey has the lowest rate, according to a new report.
New Mexico has the highest rate of injury-related deaths in the United States, while New Jersey has the lowest rate, according to a new report.
Teens' love of loud music tied to drinking, drug abuse
Teens' love of loud music tied to drinking, drug abuse
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.
U.S. teens heading for heart trouble
U.S. teens heading for heart trouble
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Study ties secondhand smoke to bladder irritation in kids
Study ties secondhand smoke to bladder irritation in kids
Parents who smoke may put their children at greater risk for bladder irritation, according to a small new study.
Parents who smoke may put their children at greater risk for bladder irritation, according to a small new study.
Drowning is leading cause of kids' accidental death
Drowning is leading cause of kids' accidental death
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
CDC lowers lead-poisoning threshold for kids
CDC lowers lead-poisoning threshold for kids
U.S. health officials on Wednesday lowered the threshold for what's considered lead poisoning in young children.
U.S. health officials on Wednesday lowered the threshold for what's considered lead poisoning in young children.
Could nasal spray of 'love hormone' treat autism?
Could nasal spray of 'love hormone' treat autism?
Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions involved with processing social information.
Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found.
'Button' batteries sending more kids to ER
'Button' batteries sending more kids to ER
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades.
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades, new research reveals.
Baby bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups can injure
Baby bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups can injure
For babies just starting to move around, walking or running while toting a bottle, a pacifier or a sippy cup might be a dangerous pursuit.
For babies just starting to move around, walking or running while toting a bottle, a pacifier or a sippy cup might be a dangerous pursuit.
Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold?
Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold?
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.

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Is the Dukan diet right for you?
Is the Dukan diet right for you?
Is this French diet the answer to America's weight-loss dreams?
Is this French diet the answer to America's weight-loss dreams?
It's not just what you eat, it's when you eat
It's not just what you eat, it's when you eat
While most of the research on diet and obesity focuses on what people eat, a new study in mice suggests that more attention should be given to when people eat.
While most of the research on diet and obesity focuses on what people eat, a new study in mice suggests that more attention should be given to when people eat.
Being obese may make job search tougher
Being obese may make job search tougher
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired.
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. But there was a hidden catch: The pictures showed the same six women both before and after weight-loss.
Tyra Banks applauds Vogue's efforts to help young women, but is it really enough?
Tyra Banks applauds Vogue's efforts to help young women, but is it really enough?
Tyra Banks is toasting Vogue for pledging to promote healthy body image, but while the plan is a step in the right direction, what does it really mean for the future?
Tyra Banks is toasting Vogue for pledging to promote healthy body image, but while the plan is a step in the right direction, what does it really mean for the future?
Weight-loss surgery may also help menstruation, skin, hair
Weight-loss surgery may also help menstruation, skin, hair
Obese women often stop getting their periods, but new research suggests weight-loss surgery can help regulate their monthly cycles.
Obese women often stop getting their periods, but new research suggests weight-loss surgery can help regulate their monthly cycles, while also stemming excessive hair growth and skin problems.
FDA panel gives blessing to new weight-loss drug
FDA panel gives blessing to new weight-loss drug
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.
Can testosterone therapy help obese men lose weight?
Can testosterone therapy help obese men lose weight?
Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests.
Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests.
Why you overeat even when you're full
Why you overeat even when you're full
A group of Italian researchers has uncovered evidence that regardless of how "full" a person may feel, the body is hard-wired to overeat when tempted by yummy foods.
A group of Italian researchers has uncovered evidence that regardless of how "full" a person may feel, the body is hard-wired to chemically reward itself by overeating when tempted by yummy foods.
Dieters share success strategies
Dieters share success strategies
Many obese Americans who try to lose weight are successful, at least short-term, using traditional methods, according to a new study.
Could unroasted coffee beans help you shed pounds?
Could unroasted coffee beans help you shed pounds?
When taken as a supplement, unroasted -- or green -- coffee-bean extract can help people shed pounds, according to a small preliminary study.

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Having kids doesn't inspire adults to eat healthier
Having kids doesn't inspire adults to eat healthier
Starting a family does not lead young adults to eat healthier in order to set a good example for their children, a new study says.
Starting a family does not lead young adults to eat healthier in order to set a good example for their children, a new study says.
Eating berries might help preserve your memory
Eating berries might help preserve your memory
Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests.
Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests.
Fast food is saltier in U.S. than overseas
Fast food is saltier in U.S. than overseas
Large differences exist in the levels of salt in foods sold at major fast-food restaurants in the United States and other developed countries, a new study says.
FDA seeks to limit antibiotics in animal feed
FDA seeks to limit antibiotics in animal feed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday called on food producers, drug companies and veterinarians to help limit the use of antibiotics in farm animals.
Young Americans need to cut calorie intake
Young Americans need to cut calorie intake
American youngsters have a long way to go to reach new goals for a lower childhood obesity rate, a new study shows.
Is avoiding gluten in foods always necessary?
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.
E. coli in chicken linked to urinary tract infections
E. coli in chicken linked to urinary tract infections
Scientists have long believed that urinary tract infections are typically caused by a person's own E. coli bacteria, but a new Canadian study suggests the bacteria may more often than not come from chickens.
Arsenic might lurk in some organic foods
Arsenic might lurk in some organic foods
A sweetener used in many organic foods may be a hidden source of arsenic, new research suggests.
When mom-to-be's overweight and smokes, risk for birth defects rises
When mom-to-be's overweight and smokes, risk for birth defects rises
Women who are both overweight and smoke during pregnancy could damage their baby's developing heart, a new study warns.
Bored workers often turn to chocolate, booze
Bored workers often turn to chocolate, booze
Chronic boredom grips one-fourth of office workers, which may affect their quality of work as well as their physical and mental health, a new study suggests.

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