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Children stay healthier when they get regular medical and dental checkups, but Texas ranks 40th out of all 50 states in children getting these yearly check-ups. One clinic in East Texas is working hard to change that. More>>
It's been previously recommended that women start having yearly mammograms at age 40, but the panel that sets the government's policy on prevention says women should not start mammograms until age 50 - and only have them every other year. More>>
H1N1 fears have now spread to the nation's blood supply. More>>
It's estimated that one in every six couples will have problems getting pregnant. Many people believe that if you lean on faith, you can increase your chances of having a child. More>>
How a local hospital and school are partnering up to teach your children a healthy lifestyle. More>>
Currently, 27.5% of adults in Texas are uninsured. CBS 19's Medical Expert Dr. Barbara Huggins explains where those without health insurance in East Texas can find it in tonight's Dose of Health. More>>
Both the AARP and the American Medical Association have spoken out in support of the House Democratic leadership's health care reform bill Thursday. More>>
On a recent flight from San Francisco, California, to Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Julie Gerberding was thrilled to get bumped up to first class. The thrill, however, quickly disappeared: As she did her victory walk to the front cabin, she noticed that the woman in the seat next to hers was hacking up a lung. More>>
The importance of communication between doctors, parents and schools for diabetic children. More>>
Healthcare is a topic that's on everyone's minds today. CBS 19's Medical Expert Dr. Barbara Huggins explores East Texas healthcare in tonight's Dose of Health. More>>
Two hundred forty members of E.T.M.C.'s staff rolled up their sleeves Wednesday to get vaccinations for the H1N1 flu virus. More>>
It could be your next door neighbor, even a family member. A new study shows that half of all children will live in a household that collects food stamps. More>>
Men who keep their cholesterol in check may be protecting themselves against the mostly deadly type of prostrate cancer. More>>
You can now get your hands on the nearly 2,000 page healthcare bill in its entirety. The monstrous bill is at 5 libraries across East Texas, thanks to the effort of Congressman Louie Gohmert. More>>
An estimated one in four women will experience depression in her lifetime. Still, the majority of those women will never be treated for it. CBS 19's Amanda Kost tell us how to spot the signs of depression. More>>
The death rate from the H1N1 virus continues to rise especially among the young. More>>
Soothing a crying baby can be daunting for a new mom. But there is a technique to getting your little one to calm down. More>>
Federal health officials have released more details about how quickly the H1N1 virus is spreading. More>>
400 doses of the H1N1 vaccination are available to a select group of women and children in Gregg County. More>>
Bogus items like air sterilizers, protective shampoos, and even fake Tamiflu are flooding cyberspace. More>>
According to a new study, women undergoing a second round of in vitro fertilization should get one embryo instead of two. More>>
Hundreds of schools across the country are closed because of the H1N1 virus. More>>
It's a simple test that could save the life of your child. CBS 19's medical expert Dr. Barbara Huggins explains why it's so important for newborns to be screened in tonight's Dose of Health. More>>
From a handshake to what you eat, those are just some of the habits folks are changing to ward off the flu. " More>>
A government study finds that sick days cost American businesses a total of 63 billion dollars a year. More>>
Heart attacks are becoming more common among middle aged women. More>>
Starting Monday, five informational billboards will be put up across the Tyler area. More>>
You'd think the washing machine would be the cleanest place in the house. But we found that's not the case. More>>
Like millions of Americans before him, he fought for his country. But, like many others, he could not adjust back to civilian life. CBS 19's Amanda Kost talks with a military wife who lost her husband, after his battle had ended overseas. More>>
A report due out today shows the FDA never pulled a drug off the market due to a lack of required follow-ups about its actual benefits. More>>
They are on the front lines of the flu battle and they are the first in line to get the H1N1 vaccine. More>>
Dr. Bill Moore from ETMC in Tyler joins Bryan Houston and Lisa Spooner on CBS19 This Morning to answer questions concerning the seasonal flu and H1N1. More>>
Named for the doctor who first described it, Barrett's Esophagus is a strange name for a potentially serious condition. If you suffer from acid reflux disease, here's some information that you don't want to miss. More>>
