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'Ouchless Needle' Used in Miami

'Ouchless Needle' Used in Miami

Coconut Grove dermatologist first to offer 'ouchless needle' to his patients Read »

Feb 2, 2012

Oxycodone Purchases Down in Fla.: Officials

Oxycodone Purchases Down in Fla.: Officials

The figures were released by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Read »

Feb 2, 2012

Heart Surgery Survivor Dancing, Biking Again

Heart Surgery Survivor Dancing, Biking Again

Heart disease is the number one killer. A Hollywood woman paid attention to warning signs. Read »

Feb 1, 2012

Pfizer Recalls 1M Birth Control Packs

Pfizer Recalls 1M Birth Control Packs

Packaging error could raise risk women would get pregnant accidentally. Read »

Feb 1, 2012

McDonald's: No More Pink Slime in Burgers

McDonald's: No More Pink Slime in Burgers

Food additive, deemed safe by the USDA, is used to kill bacteria. Read »

Feb 1, 2012

Multitasking Hurts Tween Brains: Stanford

Multitasking Hurts Tween Brains: Stanford

Being too digitally social can hurt the development of tweenage girls, according to a new Stanford study. Read »

Feb 1, 2012

Miami Marathon Draws Record Numbers

Miami Marathon Draws Record Numbers

A record 25,000 athletes registered for the ING Miami Marathon on its 10th anniversary. Read »

Jan 29, 2012

Former Drug Smuggler Leading

Former Drug Smuggler Leading "Silver Tour"

Now, after spending 30 years in prison, Robert Platshorn, 70, is a book author, subject of a documentary film – and... Read »

Jan 28, 2012

South Floridians Prepare for ING Half Marathon

South Floridians Prepare for ING Half Marathon

Marcela Nishi started running because she was inspired by a co-worker Read »

Jan 27, 2012

Thyroid Cancer on the Rise

Thyroid Cancer on the Rise

Close to 50,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed this year, and 3 in 4 will be women. Read »

Jan 26, 2012

School Lunches About to Get Healthier

Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new guidelines for school meals — introducing more... Watch »

Jan 26, 2012

Saline Breast Implant Saves Stabbing Victim

A stab victim targeted by her boyfriend's new girlfriend was saved when the saline contained in her new breast... Watch »

Jan 26, 2012

Miami Thong Lift Goes Global

Miami Thong Lift Goes Global

Miami plastic surgeon creates curvier buttock looks from a patient's own fat. Read »

Jan 25, 2012

Dolphins Great Duper Winning Cancer Battle

Dolphins Great Duper Winning Cancer Battle

"Super" Duper recovering from surgery for renal cancer. Read »

Jan 24, 2012

Health Headlines Roundup

NBC Miami's Diana Gonzalez reports on the latest health headlines. Watch »

Jan 23, 2012

Family Plans Run for Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Family Plans Run for Ovarian Cancer Awareness

The run is scheduled for Saturday at Stafford Park in Miami Springs Read »

Jan 23, 2012

Weekend Adventure --Fitness Weight Loss

On Sharon Lawson's latest Weekend Adventure she takes you along on her personal journey to stay fit and healthy... Watch »

Jan 21, 2012

Keeping a Colorful Eye on the Ball

Keeping a Colorful Eye on the Ball

Some athletes are using colored contact lenses to improve performance. Read »

Jan 20, 2012

Baby Lip-Readers Center of Attention in FAU Study

Baby Lip-Readers Center of Attention in FAU Study

New research conducted in South Florida reveals babies learn how to talk by listening and looking. Read »

Jan 16, 2012

New

New "Totally Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis" Strain Found

Health officials dispute whether any strain can be totally drug-resistant — but Indian doctors claim they've... Read »

Jan 16, 2012

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