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Pink Eye Breakout Hits St. Louis Area

Dr. Oscar Cruz says he is seeing five to ten of these cases every day at SLU Hospital. Since they are viral, he says they will go away in about a week to ten days but are extremely contagious.

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Ill. Gov. Quinn To Decide on Tanning Ban For Minors

“I think the government also knows better than Mom and Dad on cigarettes,” says State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston), “It’s the same kind of cancer-causing substance.”

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Top Budget Fitness Classes In St. Louis

Get that body you’ve always wanted for a great price. Here are the top budget fitness classes in St. Louis

2013/05/18

Local Health Officials Remain Cautious About Coronavirus

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Nirav Patel at Saint Louis University Hospital says hospital officials are being vigilant here for anything unusual showing up.

2013/05/17

Men, African-Americans More Susceptible to Alzheimers

Studying spinal fluid samples and other health data, the researchers have shown bio-markers are accurate predictors of Alzheimer’s years before symptoms develop.

2013/05/14

Injured Brewery Worker, Wife Speak Out About Hospital Infections

Retired brewery worker Jim Klotz says he lost a lot when the infection he believes came from a hospital IV ravaged his body, leaving him dependent on others.

2013/04/29

FDA To Weigh In On Improved Sleeping Pill

Experts say this new pill, called Suvorexant, could become an important product for those with sleep issues.

2013/04/15

March of Dimes Sees Fewer Early Deliveries

“There was an 83 percent drop in non-medically indicated early term deliveries,” March of Dimes medical director Dr. Edward McCabe said.

2013/04/09

Mo. Bill Lets Pharmacies Refuse to Stock Drugs

The measure, which was sent to the House by a 24-9 Senate vote, was touted by its sponsor as a way to protect the rights of business owners.

2013/04/04

Durbin Continues His Fight Against Energy Drinks

Last year he asked the FDA to require them to disclose their ingredients. Now he’s asking the manufacturers not to market to children.

2013/03/26

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