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Video: Woman sheds 220 pounds, gets ‘Joy Fit’
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:09:38 AM CST
TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer introduces the newest member of the Joy Fit Club: Christie Morgan, who shed more than 200 pounds by adding more energizing foods to her diet. (TODAY)
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Video: As funny as a heart attack?
Saturday, February 4, 2012 1:08:55 PM CST
There's nothing funny about heart attacks...or is there? A new short film by Elizabeth Banks uses humor to highlight the dangers of ignoring the signs of a heart attack. NBC's Erika Edwards reports. (NBC News)
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Video: Helping military families care for children with Autism
Friday, February 3, 2012 1:11:30 PM CST
Congress is currently working on a bill to help all military families, regardless of duty status, qualify for Autism benefits under the military’s insurance program known as “Tri-Care.” Peter Bell of Autism Speaks and army wife Rachel Kenyon joins Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss. (Mitchell Reports)
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Video: Brazilian Blowout ordered to warn of chemicals
Friday, February 3, 2012 12:43:56 PM CST
The manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout products will have to warn consumers that the product contains a known carcinogen. WTVJ's Diana Gonzalez reports. (NBC News)
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Video: After public outcry, Komen reverses decision
Friday, February 3, 2012 12:32:22 PM CST
The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg and The Washington Post’s Ruth Marcus talk about the internal document that gives Komen affiliates talking points on the Planned Parenthood defunding decision (Mitchell Reports)
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Video: Do KLG and Hoda know their hearts?
Friday, February 3, 2012 10:33:20 AM CST
TODAY’s Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb flex their mental muscles in a quiz on heart health from TODAY diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom. (TODAY)
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Video: Indiana leads fight against breast cancer
Friday, February 3, 2012 8:58:30 AM CST
Dr. Anna Maria Storniolo, who works with donor material at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tissue Bank and the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, talks about the success of the Super Cure event and the current controversy surrounding Komen. (TODAY)
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Video: Are we overmedicating for ADHD?
Friday, February 3, 2012 7:51:41 AM CST
NBC News chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman discusses a recent article in The New York Times that set off a heated debate about the causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and whether the risks of Ritalin outweigh the benefits. (TODAY)
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Video: Mystery illness: more cases emerge
Thursday, February 2, 2012 6:01:28 PM CST
A 36-year-old is now experiencing the same odd verbal and motor tics first reported in teenage girls who live in LeRoy, N.Y. NBC’s Amy Robach reports. (Nightly News)
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Video: Should sugar be regulated?
Thursday, February 2, 2012 5:59:32 PM CST
In a paper published in the journal “Nature,” researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, argue that sugar can lead to chronic diseases. NBC’s Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)
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Video: Pills to fight skin cancer?
Thursday, February 2, 2012 5:17:17 PM CST
A new drug may help treat skin cancer in areas of the skin where traditional treatments don't always work. KNSD's Diana Guevara reports. (NBC News)
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Video: Komen Foundation cuts ties with Planned Parenthood
Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:44:42 PM CST
In her first interview since the decision, Amb. Nancy Brinker explains why the Susan G. Komen Foundation chose to halt funding to Planned Parenthood. Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Patty Murray then join to respond. (Mitchell Reports)
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Video: Komen Breast Cancer Foundation under fire
Thursday, February 2, 2012 12:56:30 PM CST
Supporters of Planned Parenthood are fighting back against the Komen Foundation’s decision to drop their funding. Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Patty Murray discuss. (Mitchell Reports)
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Video: How to change your worst habit
Thursday, February 2, 2012 10:35:12 AM CST
Psychiatrist Rebecca Gladding and Lesley Jane Seymour of More magazine keep you true to your New Year’s resolutions with tips for helping you kick your bad habits for good. (TODAY)
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Video: Rep. Speier: Komen decision hurts own foundation
Thursday, February 2, 2012 10:31:13 AM CST
Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., discusses the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s recent decision to cut funding from Planned Parenthood, and its effect on both parties. (Jansing and Co)
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Video: Will going gluten-free help you lose weight?
Thursday, February 2, 2012 9:53:32 AM CST
TODAY’s nutritionist Joy Bauer explains why going on a gluten-free diet doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll lose weight, and discusses whether a daily cocktail could be preventing you from reaching your weight loss goal. (TODAY)
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Video: Health tips that will do your heart good
Thursday, February 2, 2012 8:13:32 AM CST
TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer and Dr. Roshini Raj offer tips all people should follow to keep your heart in tip-top shape, including eating healthy foods, drinking smoothies and checking your cholesterol. (TODAY)
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Video: Pfizer recalls 1 million birth control pills
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:06:12 PM CST
A packaging error could cause the contraceptive to fail. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
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Video: Planned Parenthood vs. breast cancer charity
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:04:01 PM CST
A bitter dispute between the two organizations has ended, but the fallout is personal and political. NBC’s Lisa Myers reports. (Nightly News)
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Video: CDC: HPV vaccine should include boys
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 4:55:51 PM CST
Doctors say boys should get the vaccine originally designed to prevent cancer in women. NBC's Erika Edwards reports. (NBC News)
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Video: Smite the mites living in your house
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 10:48:28 AM CST
“Accidental Housewife” Julie Edelman shows how you can get rid of the dust mites that could be living in your pillow, mattress and even your kid’s stuffed animals. (TODAY)
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Video: At-home medical tests: Do they work?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 8:56:43 AM CST
Dr. Keri Peterson of Women’s Health magazine tackles the tricky subject of at-home medical tests (pregnancy and blood glucose, for example) and talks about the pros and cons of the most popular over-the-counter tests. (TODAY)
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Video: Hollywood’s newest injection trend: Is it safe?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 7:12:58 AM CST
HGH, the synthetic and injectable form of human growth hormone, is hot in celebrity circles for its purported anti-aging properties. NBC’s Amy Robach reports. (TODAY)
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Video: Parasitic twin removed from 3-year-old's abdomen
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:30:36 PM CST
Doctors in Peru performed a successful surgery to remove a parasitic twin from a child. Msnbc's Brooke Sopelsa reports. (msnbc.com)
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Video: How to maintain weight loss forever
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:25:05 AM CST
Nutritionist and TODAY contributor Joy Bauer reveals the final results of the 25,000 Pound Challenge and offers tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as forgiving slip-ups and reining in restaurant outings. (TODAY)
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Video: The secret to outstanding confidence
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:10:29 AM CST
Kate White of Cosmopolitan magazine talks about the article “The Secret to Badass Confidence,” and psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor gives tips on taking risks and building your own success. (TODAY)
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Video: Girl inspired by her parents to make a difference
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:04:16 AM CST
TODAY’s Natalie Morales reports on a fourth grader named Caroline who has committed to make difference in her household, in the same way her parents overcame the odds to give her the life she deserves. (TODAY)
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Video: ‘Loser’ contestant ‘working hard’ to stay healthy
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:03:20 AM CST
Gail Lee, the latest contestant to get voted off “The Biggest Loser,” tells TODAY she’s grateful that trainer Bob Harper pushed her to lose weight and says she continues to walk and swim on her road to a healthier life. (TODAY)
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Video: Pastor: Fight fat with Jesus, get ‘Bod4God’
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 6:28:23 AM CST
Virginia pastor Steve Reynolds is preaching a radical message: He says that Christians can glorify God by leading a healthy lifestyle and getting a “Bod4God.” TODAY.com’s Kyle Michael Miller reports. (TODAY)
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Video: Ken & Rosie: When should lab chimpanzees be retired?
Monday, January 30, 2012 10:07:53 PM CST
Ken and Rosie are 30-year-old chimpanzees that were born in research labs and have spent most of their lives in labs dedicated to finding cures for human diseases. Some experts who support medical testing on chimps believe, at some point, the animals should be retired. A visit to a sanctuary housing retired lab chimps reveals that some of the animals still exhibit symptoms of stress from their time in the labs. Lisa Myers reports. (Rock Center)
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Video: Ken & Rosie: Inside chimpanzee research lab
Monday, January 30, 2012 10:03:10 PM CST
Ken and Rosie are 30-year-old chimpanzees that were born in research labs and have spent most of their lives in labs dedicated to finding cures for human diseases. The use of chimpanzees in invasive medical research has long been debated. Primatologists like Jane Goodall argue against the use of chimpanzees in medical research, while some researchers say testing is crucial and has saved human lives. Lisa Myers reports. (Rock Center)
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Video: Ken & Rosie: Jane Goodall visits chimps she helped free
Monday, January 30, 2012 6:28:52 PM CST
Famed primatologist Jane Goodall visited Fauna Sanctuary oustide of Montreal, Canada. Goodall was reunited with former lab chimpanzees that she helped rescue from a lab in New York. The sanctuary is home to 12 chimpanzees. Lisa Myers reports. (Rock Center)
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Video: Doctors ignore blood pressure guidelines, study says
Monday, January 30, 2012 5:59:52 PM CST
When a patient’s blood pressure is measured in both arms, instead of just one, the differences in readings could point to underlying health risks. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)
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Video: Study: Babies lip-read to learn to talk
Monday, January 30, 2012 5:08:04 PM CST
A study of infants and language reveals surprising facts. WTVJ's Diana Gonzalez reports. (NBC News)
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Video: Mom delivers 13-pound baby without painkillers
Monday, January 30, 2012 2:10:21 PM CST
An Iowa woman gave birth to a 13 Lb., 12 oz., baby boy without medication. WHO's Dan Winters reports. (NBC News)
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Video: Pfizer birth-control recall clarification
Friday, February 3, 2012 7:48:00 AM CST
Earlier this week, TODAY reported on a voluntary recall by Pfizer of its contraceptive pill Lo/Ovral-28. During the segment, video of another contraceptive, Loestrin, which is manufactured by a different company and is not the subject of a recall, was mistakenly shown. (TODAY)
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Video: Brockovich investigates mystery illnesses
Friday, February 3, 2012 7:06:58 AM CST
After over a dozen New York high school students reported suffering from mysterious tics, a 36 year-old woman says she has symptoms, too, as a group led by Erin Brockovich looks into the case. NBC’s Amy Robach reports. (TODAY)