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Seeking to avoid assisted living, aging Americans turn to 'villages' for rides, chores
There is a burgeoning movement among senior citizens determined to stay in their homes as long as possible. With the help of nonprofit groups known as "villages," they're enjoying many of the perks that residents of retirement or assisted-living communities receive, at a fraction of the cost.
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Thanksgiving dinner gets more expensive
Putting a traditional turkey dinner on the table is going to be pricier this Thanksgiving.
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How many calories does that breakfast sandwich have?
Some breakfast sandwiches pack more calories than an adult should consume in two days.
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Bill Clinton: From McDonald's to vegan
From "fat kid" to vegan poster boy, former president Bill Clinton did a complete 180 with his eating habits--and couldn't feel better.
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Conjoined twins undergo separation surgery in Va.
Conjoined twin girls from the Dominican Republic were reported in stable condition Tuesday at a Virginia hospital after undergoing complicated, nearly daylong surgical procedures to separate them.
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Puppies reporting for duty
A local non-profit is working to pair wounded vets with service dogs.
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CHARTS: What's the real difference between regular and light beer?
So, what's really the difference between that bottle of Miller High Life and Miller Lite? Or your can of Budweiser and a cold Bud Light? The numbers may surprise you. Watch ABC7 at 11 p.m. for more.
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Skin bleaching grows in popularity, but not safety, doctors say
The market for skin-lightening creams and soaps is projected to become a multi-billion dollar industry by 2015. As celebrities both promote and decry the trend, doctors say that it's the furthest thing from safe.
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One woman's journey from tattoed to tattoo-free, with the help of laser
Do you have a tattoo that you wish you could erase? Read about one woman's experience with laser tattoo removal and decide for yourself whether this improved technology could help you erase a bad decision.
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Family searches for organ donors online
Some families are turning to the Internet to find donors matching patients with life-threatening diseases, but doctors warn of the potential pitfalls.
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Remains of war dead mishandled at Dover
The Pentagon is trying to reassure military families that it has fixed problems in how human remains were handled at Dover, but new revelations continue to emerge.
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Potomac River gets a D grade for health
In its annual State of the Nation's River report, the Potomac Conservancy gave the Potomac River a D grade, down from D+ in its first report in 2007.
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How safe are chicken pox lollipops?
There’s a new twist on the pox party that’s upsetting some doctors.
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Judge blocks graphic images on cigarette packs
A judge is blocking a federal requirement that would have begun forcing tobacco companies next year to put graphic images on their cigarette packages to show the dangers of smoking.
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Sticker shock: Beer calorie counts set some drinkers back
For many Americans, an ice-cold beer is the drink of choice. But a closer look at the label may have you rethinking how many brews you drink at a time.
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Kisses to cancer: one woman's fight to overcome breast cancer
One year ago, Candice Adams got the news she had a rare form of breast cancer. As Adams progressed through her chemotherapy and double mastectomy, she decided to document her journey.
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Study: Breast cancer chances higher for those who drink
A new study suggests that women who drink just three alcoholic beverages a week face a slightly higher chance of developing breast cancer when compared to women who don't drink.
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Ahoy! St. Mary's students take to high seas to flee mold
Saint Mary's college students moved onto a cruise ship near campus Tuesday because of a mold outbreak in their dorms.
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