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Symptoms of Scarlet Fever

Winter is the season when scarlet fever spreads the most. What is scarlet fever and what are the symptoms of the illness?

How to Say 'No' to a 'Food-Pusher'

There's something about the holidays that seems to draw the "food pushers" out of the woodwork.

Women Snore? No Way!

In Health Works this morning... A lot of women don't like to admit it... But they snore too! One-third of snorers are women... Which leads to a poor night's

Hair Loss in Women Tied to Autumn, Divorce

Hair loss in women is not just about genetics. It can also be caused by things like divorce, smoking, or drinking. In fact, according to one study, the

New Tool to Catch Breast Cancer Early Now in Houston

There's a new tool that's able to catch breast cancer at its earliest stages, and it's now available right here, in Houston.

Never Too Soon for Prostate Blood Tests

The outcry among many physicians and patients over a recent government panel announcement that healthy men should no longer receive P.S.A. blood testing to

Battling the Post-Baby Bulge

It’s one of the biggest complaints many new mothers have after having a baby: tummy bulge. Now there’s a new, non-invasive treatment to help firm up your

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Factors

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral illness commonly diagnosed among children.

New, Easier Treatment for Head Lice

Texas is number one in so many things, but some aren't so welcome. Can you believe we top the nation in the number of cases of head lice? There's a new

Sacked Lunch Concerns: Is Your Child’s Lunch Safe?

A lot of us go the extra mile to make sure our kids eat healthy, and often that means putting fresh food in their sacked lunch. The problem: fresh food can

Exercise a 'Wonder Drug' Against Cancer?

A report from the U.K. claims exercise can drastically improve the long-term health of cancer patients.

New Option for Treating Aching Knees

Knee pain often happens after an injury or just with the wear and tear of aging.

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