NBC Augusta's Health Check: Local News
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Nasal spray recall
Procter and Gamble has started a voluntary recall in the U.S., Britain and Germany after finding bacteria in a small batch of Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-hour Decongestant. ... Read more..
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Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps
New guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.... Read more..
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Aiken County schools announce H1N1 flu clinic dates
Permission forms will be going home with several Aiken County school students for H1N1 flu vaccines. The health department just released clinic dates for schools. ... Read more..
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WEB EXTRA: New guidelines for mammograms cause debate
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is now saying women in their 40's don't need to get routine mammograms for early detection of breast cancer if they're not at risk. ... Read more..
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Biggest Loser: Healthy vs. unhealthy foods
The holidays are fast approaching and our contestants for Augusta's Biggest Loser are having to stay focused during this difficult time.... Read more..
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HealthyU: Alzheimer's Disease
This week's HealthyU question comes from a viewer who thinks her relative may be developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read more..
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Ed Chavis: Faithfully fighting to be the Biggest Loser
Ed Chavis says the turning point was losing a colleague to a heart attack and realizing his own health would keep declining if he didn't do something.... Read more..
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More H1N1 flu vaccines available in Richmond County
The Richmond County Health Department will hold a special H1N1 flu clinic this week.... Read more..
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Mammograms and breast self exams? Not so fast, says the government
The government now says women under 50 who are not high risk don't need mammograms.... Read more..
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Tips for caring for aging relatives
As the baby boomer generation ages, more and more young Americans are finding themselves becoming the primary caregiver for their aging family members. ... Read more..
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SPECIAL REPORT: Nail salon safety
From manicures to pedicures, both women and men venture into nail shops looking to improve their appearance, many not realizing the potential health risks.... Read more..
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Shepeard Community Blood Center only bank in the state with DNA testing machine
Advanced technology has made it's way to a local blood bank. Shepeard Community Blood Center is the only bank in the state to have a DNA testing machine. ... Read more..
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HEALTH CHECK: Over-medicated America
As a nation, Americans take more prescription drugs than any other place in the world.... Read more..
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Copy of health care plan available at the Columbia County Library
A copy of the latest health care bill is available at the Columbia County Library.... Read more..
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HealthyU: Pancreatic cancer
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. After Patrick Swayze's public battle with the disease, a viewer would like to know how to avoid or screen for pancreatic cancer. ... Read more..
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No more smoke signals
Beginning next year, patients at Georgia's mental hospitals and inmates in the state's prisons will no longer be able to light up. ... Read more..
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MCGHealth bilingual speech pathologist trying to bridge communication gap
Imagine trying to tutor a child without understanding a word they say. Specialists say many children with developmental delays and speech problems go undiagnosed because the patient and specialist don't speak the same language.... Read more..
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Help for buying prescription drugs rolled into North Augusta
Prescription drugs can be expensive, but for people struggling to afford them HELP bussed into North Augusta Monday. ... Read more..
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Georgia flu clinic list
Below is a list of local flu clinics in Georgia.... Read more..
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People take advantage of the H1N1 vaccine in Georgia-Carolina
People in Georgia-Carolina are taking advantage of the H1N1 vaccine clinics. ... Read more..