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Study: Anorexics experience taste differently

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videoThis is eating disorders awareness week. A new study shows anorexic women may experience taste differently than others. Full story...
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NC flu cases continue to rise; officials urge action

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North Carolina public health officials are urging people to take simple steps to limit the spread of the flu as cases continue to increase across the state. Full story...
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Scarification leaving mark on area

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videoScarification is a procedure similar to tattooing, but much more damaging to the skin and potentially dangerous. It started as an African tribal ritual. Full story...
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Healthy eating costs going up for schools

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videoIt's tempting to go for those French fries over a piece of fruit at lunchtime, no matter how old you are. But children have to choose from what schools supply, and quite simply, healthier food costs more. Full story...
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Wake County discards 35,000 lbs. of meat

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Thirty-five thousand of pounds of bad beef bought by Wake County schools is headed to the landfill. Full story...
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How to identify a stroke

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Generally, if you feel ill, it's a good idea to call your doctor. But if you have certain symptoms, you should go straight to the emergency room. Full story...
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State: Flu cases in NC hit four-year high

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The number of flu cases in North Carolina has reached a four-year high. Full story...
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Government to expand Wilmington VA clinic, add more throughout region

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videoMany Marines and soldiers end up here in the Cape Fear region after fulfilling their duties in the armed forces. This boom in the veteran population has put a strain on the area's lone V.A. clinic. The clinic is located in Wilmington. Full story...
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USDA issues largest beef recall in history

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School districts around the country are trying to find out if any of the meat involved in the biggest beef recall in U.S. history is still headed for school lunches. Full story...
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Children diagnosed with arthritis

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Aching knees when you climb out of bed, fingers and wrists and shoulders that are stiff in the early morning … this sounds like arthritis and old age. But it may also be the complaint of someone very young. Full story...
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Pro-weight disorder sites becoming more popular with teens

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videoAs the internet becomes more and more a part of our daily lives the effects will continue to be seen in our younger population. Full story...
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Research: Fast food causes liver damage

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New research reveals that fast food doesn't just pack on pounds. It can set the stage for serious liver damage. Full story...
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Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week

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It's a condition that affects one in 100 babies in this country. This week is Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week. Rocky Point resident Crystal McGaffic knows what it's like to live with the condition. Full story...
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Graham, Orr release health care plans

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Two Republican candidates for governor have released their health care platforms. Full story...
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Governments doing little to prevent tobacco-related deaths

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A new report from the world health organization finds that governments around the globe are doing little to prevent the millions of tobacco-related deaths that occur each year. Full story...
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