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Experts Mobilize Nationwide To Snuff Smoking

Sarpy Co. Combats Rising Teen Suicide Rate

Nebraska's Stem Cell Program Hits Milestone

Study: Exercise Offers Little Help For Heart Patients

Peace Center, YWCA Team Up To Help Vets With PTSD

Man's Battle With Breast Cancer Personifies Rare Disease

Local Study Seeks To Ease Cancer Patients' Depression

UNMC On Cutting-Edge Of Lymphoma Research

Vaccinations On Hand For Flu Season

Research May Help Combat Common Breast Cancer Side Effect

Garlic-Based Drug May Cure Diabetes

Common Cold May Have Taken Wing In Birds

Do ADHD Meds Damage Genes?

Broccoli May Fight Lung Cancer In Smokers

Woman's Windpipe Grown From Own Stem Cells

Statins For All? Not So Fast, Expert Says

State Spending On Anti-Smoking Efforts Lax?

Ginko Found Ineffective Against Dementia

What Snacks Work For Diabetics?

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The Mega Benefits Of Omega-3’s

Active Kids Do Better In School

The Truth About Carbohydrates

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Local Flu Report

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Get accurate, up-to-date Flu information for the Continental United States. Find out where Flu outbreaks are occurring, and what you can do to prevent yourself from getting the flu. More

Diet & Fitness Tools

Lose Weight Omaha – Free Program!

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How to Keep Fruits and Veggies Fresh

Hanukkah Survival Guide

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Local Study Seeks To Ease Cancer Patients' Depression

Nebraska researchers are looking at ways to cut down on depression that can occur in patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer. More

Study Links Fast-Food Ads To Child Obesity

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Researchers say banning fast food ads on TV could slash the rate of childhood obesity by up to 18 percent. More

Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes: An Interactive Look

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Visit our special section, where you'll find animation that illustrates how type 1 and type 2 diabetes differ. You can also calculate your risk for the disease. More

Baby Boomers

Learn All About Baby Boomers

Learn tips about health, finances and lifestyle in our baby boomers section. More

Health Video

New Initiative Aims To Treat PTSD Confidentially

Male Breast Cancer Survivor

UNMC Researchers Complete Cancer Fatigue Study

Drugs Collected

Pennisis Triumph

What's Right Formula For Kids, Cholesterol?

UNMC Head's Research Saves

Play Improves Health

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Your Parenting Questions Answered Here

Drugs, sex, education and tolerance – just some of the issues facing children today. Let Dr. Stacy Stryer help you navigate the winding road of parenthood. More

Weight Loss Resource Guide

Are you ready for weight-loss surgery? How do you prevent obesity in your kids? How does you mind dictate cravings? Get these answers and more! More

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Get The Facts

Irritable bowel syndrome has telltale signs – abdominal cramping, bloating and more – and it’s extraordinarily common. Learn how to manage it. More

What's New In Natural Health

Research continues to show that many natural remedies work – and that many others don’t. See how to live your best, naturally! More

Holistic Health Topics

Why treat just the symptom when you can treat the whole body? More

Relationships & Life Balance Guide

Want to build more trust in your relationship? Our expert tells you how. More

My Health

Triathletes Don't Let Diabetes Stop Them

Some doctors say people with diabetes can't exercise too strenuously. Some diabetic athletes say it's crucial that they do. More
Diabetes Awareness | New Products Help

Jenny, NutriSystem, Or Weight Watchers?

Should Blood Type Control Your Diet?

Body Needs Food After Workout; What Works?

U.S. Fast Food Sometimes Changes In France

Gadgets Count Calories As You Burn Them

Holiday Guide

Get In The Holiday Spirit

Yule be glad you checked out our 2008 Holiday Guide. There are gift ideas, recipes, movie reviews and ways to save money this year over the holidays. More