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ER visits for concussions soar among kid athletes

Emergency room visits for teen athletes with concussions have tripled in recent years in a trend that doctors are calling disturbing.

Are the eggs sold at my supermarket safe to eat? Video included

By STEPHANIE NANO Associated Press Writer Two large Iowa farms have recalled 550 million eggs because of possible contamination with salmonella. Investigators from the Food and Drug Administration are...

Possibly tainted meats sold at Walmart recalled

Roast beef and ham that was distributed to Walmart delicatessens nationwide and sold in sandwiches has been recalled because it might be tainted with potentially harmful bacteria, the officials said Tuesday.

Heartland Health Stories

Federal dollars help Heartland schools fight obesity Video included

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The fight against childhood obesity in the Heartland gets a boost from the federal government. Recently several schools received funds to teach students healthy eating habits.

Salmonella sickens Jackson woman Video included

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More than 1,000 people got sick from salmonella tainted eggs involved in a recent nationwide egg recall.  It's an illness you are hearing a lot about right now. A Jackson, Missouri woman's makes us aware of just how serious salmonella can be!

Premiums dropped in health insurance program

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Kentucky families enrolled in a program that offers free or low-cost health insurance to eligible children will no longer have to pay monthly premiums for the coverage.

Disturbing new trend: Vodka eyeballing Video included

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It's a disturbing trend on YouTube and it is getting more and more popular. The videos show kids actually taking shots or vodka, and instead of drinking it, pouring it into their eye for a quick, but very dangerous, buzz!

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Buddy Check 12: Tough enough to wear pink Video included

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The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo is in full swing from August 11-14. On Saturday, the rodeo will be in full pink! That's the Jaycee's 'Tough Enough to Wear Pink' campaign night.

Supporting a co-worker dealing with breast cancer Video included

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A co-workers battle with cancer isn't the kind of conversation you may want to talk about around the water cooler.  But chances are, at some point we'll all have a co-worker who deals with the disease.  And those who have been through the battle say, support at the workplace, can be crucial.

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