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House votes to repeal part of 2010 health care law
The Republican-led House on Wednesday voted to repeal a financially troubled part of the 2010 health care law that was designed to provide affordable long-term care insurance.
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One million birth control packets recalled
Pfizer Inc. is recalling one million packets of birth control because of a packaging error that could leave women at risk of getting pregnant accidentally.
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Virginia House considers repeal of HPV vaccine
The Virginia State Senate is considering repealing a law that requires pre-teen girls be vaccinated against the HPV virus.
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Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes recalled from Giant Food stores
Giant Food is voluntarily recalling several varieties of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes.
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Virginia developing permanent abortion clinic regulations
The Virginia Board of Health is developing permanent state regulations for abortion clinics.
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Michelle Obama eats lunch at Parklawn Elementary School
Turkey tacos and mixed fresh fruit was the food du jour for the First Lady and students at Parklawn Elementary School Wednesday.
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Honduran native has heart condition fixed in United States
A 36-year-old Honduran mother of three was diagnosed with a condition rarely found in adults: She had a 24 millimeter hole in her heart.
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LifeNet program may save your life during heart attack
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The LifeNet program sends data directly and securely to emergency doctors for diagnosis, shaving off critical time that can ultimately make a difference in patient survival.
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Edgewater Elementary School may be source of health problems for kids
Students are getting sick from attending Edgewater Elementary, but the school isn't due for a renovation any time soon.
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Warm winter weather causing increase in allergies
Without a deep frost like in winters' past, experts say allergens are sticking around and growing in numbers.
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Virginia Senate says women must get ultrasound before abortion
Republican Sen. Jill Vogel of Fauquier County said the bill would give women the right to certain information that can be gleaned from an ultrasound, like the gestational age of the fetus.
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Weather, Climate and "Facts"
Climate and Weather Facts . . or Not?
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17-year-old collapses after eating chicken nuggets since 2
Ever since she was 2-years-old, Stacey Irvine has eaten almost nothing besides chicken nuggets. Now at 17-years-old, she had to be taken to the hospital this week when she collapsed after struggling to breathe.
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Va. House passes repeal of HPV vaccination mandate
Virginia state law mandates the HPV vaccination be given before girls reach sixth grade. The house passed a law repealing that requirement.
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Bill to end HPV vaccine mandate passes Virginia panel
A bill that would end a state mandate for girls to receive vaccinations against a virus that can later lead to cervical cancer sailed through a Republican-dominated House committee on a largely partisan vote Tuesday.
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Religious employers must cover the pill
Many church-affiliated institutions will have to cover free birth control for employees, the Obama administration announced Friday.
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New year offers hope for MS patients
Doctors say 2012 is a year full of hope for Multiple Sclerosis patients.
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New drug combination shows promise for treating breast cancer
A new study finds combination chemotherapy medication might help shrink cancerous tumors and stop their progression.
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