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HealthWatch: Do Grandmother’s Home Remedies Really Work?
From chicken soup to an apple a day, home remedies have been around for ages. But do they really work?
HealthWatch: FDA Approves Mountain View Firm’s Weight-Loss Pill
The pill Qsymia from Mountain View-based Vivus Inc. was cleared for adults who are obese or overweight and have at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol.
HealthWatch: Scientists Investigate Mysterious Decline Of California Sea Otters
A group of scientists are keeping a close eye at the health of sea otters off the California coast. They may be cute and furry, but California sea otters are facing a mystery threat.
California Pacific Medical Center Performs 4-Way Kidney Transplant
Until Thursday, when all eight people were formally introduced at the hospital on Buchanan Street, the individuals involved did not know for sure who donated to whom.
HealthWatch: 3 Heart Transplants In 3 Days At Packard Children’s Hospital
Three people have a new chance at life after they received heart transplants at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. The transplants took place over a three-day span earlier this month.
HealthWatch: New Autism Test Claims Quick Results
If you suspect your child might have autism, getting answers as fast as possible can be crucial. A researcher may have found a way to unlock the mysteries of the puzzling disorder in just minutes.
HealthWatch: Is Greek Yogurt Really Better For You?
It seems like everyone is eating Greek yogurt these days. While it’s thicker and creamier than regular yogurt, is it healthier?
HealthWatch: Don’t Count Weight Loss Among Yoga’s Benefits
A growing number of Americans are choosing to unplug from stressed-out, buzzed-up lives with the help of Yoga – but new research suggests that there are limits to the benefits of the ancient practice.
HealthWatch: Cancer Patient Says SF Hospital Denied Insurer-Approved Care
A college professor and mother of two with a serious illness said a Bay Area hospital denied potentially life-prolonging treatment, despite approval from her insurance company.
HealthWatch: Stanford Researching Microscopic Medical Devices
From cochlear implants to pacemakers, implantable medical devices are becoming smaller and smaller. Researchers are working on a class of medical devices that are so small they can travel through the bloodstream.
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