Doctors threaten to pull out of Texas Medicaid

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        DALLAS (AP) - Cuts to fees paid doctors in the state health care program for low-income Texans are raising fears that already declining physician participation will fall further.       ... Full story

Newborn death prompts recall of baby slings

Lance Edwards

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The death of a 10-day-old boy in Texas has prompted the recall of some handmade baby slings. The Consumer Product Safety Commission urged parents on Wednesday to immediately stop using the infant slings from Sprout Stuff in Austin,... Full story

Rebuilding faces

Lance Edwards

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WARNING - If you chose to watch the video above, there is graphic material. It's one of the most challenging types of reconstructive surgery, but advances in medicine helped one woman recognize herself in the mirror again. Watch this 6 on Health re... Full story

Bye Bye bedbugs

Lance Edwards

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They could be hiding in your bed, chair or even wall socket. Bedbug infestations have increased by 71 percent in recent years. Scientists now have two innovative ways to get rid of these tiny pests. Watch this 6 on Health report at the top of the ... Full story

Saving kids' eyes: Retinoblastoma

Lance Edwards

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Two new treatments are helping the tiniest patients win the battle against eye cancer. Watch this 6 on Health report at the top of the page for more information on this subject.... Full story

Shrinking fibroids

Lance Edwards

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About one-third of all hysterectomies are perdormed because of uterine fibroids. Now, women have an option that doesn't involve major surgery. Watch this 6 on Health report at the top of the page for more information on this subject.... Full story

Herpes kills cancer

Lance Edwards

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Almost 9,000 people will die from the skin cancer called melanoma this year. Now, doctors are using an STD to stop the disease. Watch this 6 on Health report at the top of the page for more information on this subject.... Full story

Filling cartilage potholes

Lance Edwards

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From the weekend warrior to the Olympic athlete, sports are hard on the knees. The newest treatment for knee pain is a cartilage transplant. Watch this 6 on Health report at the top of the page for more information on this subject.... Full story

Mind over Medicine: Faking your kids' meds

Lance Edwards

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Research show meds like over-the-counter cough syrups don't really help kids. Could a shot of nothing make them feel just as good? Listen to what the experts think by watching this story at the top of the page, or by watch our 6 on Health report du... Full story

The Future Human: Unlocking the mind

Lance Edwards

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Mind reading isn't science fiction anymore. Computers are helping those locking in their bodies find a way to communicate. Watch the complete story at the top of this page.... Full story

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