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 It pays to donate plasma
2008-11-21
As people look for ways to make extra money, plasma centers are seeing more donors. Compensation amounts vary, but donors can make as much as $600 a month.

 Sleep is good for your heart
2008-11-03
A new study finds a striking connection between changing the clock and the beat of your heart.

 Son's allergy turns doctor into baker
2008-10-23
Lucy Gibney has developed Dr. Lucy's -- cookies made without peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat or gluten.

 Time for your flu shot
2008-10-22
As flu season approaches, health officials say it's important to get your shot.

 Hundreds run for breast cancer awareness
2008-10-08
It was a beautiful day to take a run. At Naval Medical Center Portsmouth on Wednesday, about 600 people ran with a purpose.

 Drug companies: No cold medicines for kids under 4
2008-10-07
In a concession to pediatricians, who doubt the drugs do much good for children and worry about risks, the companies that make over-the-counter remedies like Dimetapp and Pediacare announced they had changed their advice to parents for the second cold season in a row.

 W&M to buy 15 heart defibrillators
2008-09-19
THE STUDENT ASSEMBLY SENATE HAS APPROVED FUNDING FOR 15 NEW HEART DEFIBRILLATORS. A SOPHOMORE'S OWN MEDICAL SCARE IS WHAT SPARKED THE ACTION.

 Little hands leave lasting impression for cancer research
2008-08-28
CHKD childhood cancer patients participated in Hyundai's Hope on Wheels handprint activity. This marks the third year Hyundai has provided a generous gift to CHKD for cancer research and brings their total contribution to more than $100,000.

 Don't forget shots for back-to-school
2008-08-22
With about a week to the beginning of school, parents and children will have to be patient.

 Fitness program gives strength to cancer patient
2008-08-13
It’s easy to find a reason not to exercise. Laura Danks would seem to have a good one -- she's fighting breast cancer. But sh'’s working out to stay strong in both mind and body.

 Kids' meals loaded with calories
2008-08-04
Nearly every possible combination of the children's meals at Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell, Sonic, Jack in the Box, and Chick-fil-A are too high in calories, the report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest said.

 Hammers come down on Chesapeake Regional expansion
2008-07-31
The two-year expansion project will double the size of the emergency room and create a larger waiting area.

 "Test tube" baby all grown up
2008-07-24
Elizabeth Carr was conceived at Jones Institute in Norfolk and born in December 1981.

 Web extra: Operation Smile co-founder says goodbye to Kathryn Barrett
2008-07-09
This is an interview with Dr. Bill Magee, Operation Smile CEO and Co-founder, who has worked with retiring 13News reporter Kathryn Barrett for much of her career.

 Kathryn Barrett meets the stars
2008-07-08
As Kathryn Barrett says goodbye to her two decades career at WVEC-TV, this looks at the famous people she's interviewed.

 13News Medical Editor Kathryn Barrett retiring
2008-07-07
Kathryn Barrett started her career at WVEC 26 years ago as host of Tidewater Magazine, co-hosted by Joe Flanagan.

 Newport News woman using fitness to help fight breast cancer
2008-07-03
Tracey Dickinson says she has breast cancer but breast cancer doesn't have her.

 Sentara CarePlex testing revolutionary breast cancer treatment
2008-07-02
A Poquoson woman is among the first in the country to be given one high-dose treatment of radiation to see if it can be as effective as the standard 6-week treatment for early stage breast cancer. For more information, call 1-800-SENTARA.

 Where are they now: Developer doctor
2008-07-01
9 years ago today, Dr. Keith Newby opened a new practice in cardiology. Cardiology and Arrhythmia Consultants has 4 doctors and 2 physician assistants and big plans. Its founders have been trying to develop the first medical office building in Norfolk in about 30 years in trying real estate times.

 Where Are They Now: Advocate for at-risk teens
2008-06-30
La Francis Rodgers-Rose encourages inner strength for at=risk teen girls, now she's using her own strength as she recovers from a broken right hip and arm.

 Where Are They Now: MRSA patients
2008-06-27
Kathryn Barrett looks back at two cases of MRSA and how they people are recovering today. One of them has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit.

 Children dealing with smoke from wildfires
2008-06-25
For youngsters with asthma and other breathing issues, the daily smoke from the Great Dismal Swamp Refuge fire is creating problems and changing their daily routine.

 Where Are They Now: Kidney/heart transplant recipient
2008-06-24
Claudia Walton survived a heart transplant only to have her kidneys fail.

 Smoke hard for people working outdoors
2008-06-23
Health officials say the smoke should only be creating health issues for people who have pre-existing lung conditions. But they admit it's tough to smell it all the time.

 Fitness trail for Va. Beach elementary school
2008-06-19
Luxford Elementary School is getting a new fitness trail that will go around the perimeter of the property.

 Web extra: Dr. studying reversal of Type 1 diabetes
2008-06-18
This is an extended interview done by 13News Medical Editor Kathryn Barrett with Jerry Nadler, MD on the testing of a drug combination that may hold the key to reverse Type 1 diabetes. Dr. Nadler joins Eastern Virginia Medical School July 1 as Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine.

 Unique drug combination may hold the key
2008-06-18
The study tested the combination of Lisofylline (LSF), a drug that is being developed to halt immune damage to insulin producing cells, and Islet Neogenesis Associated Protein peptide (INGAP), a drug based on a naturally occurring protein produced by the pancreas.

 Fundraiser tonight for Va. Beach girl with cancer
2008-06-17
Friends, family and the physical therapy team are gathering tonight for Samantha Trost.

 Virginia tomatoes okay to eat
2008-06-11
Virginia, the nation's fourth largest producer of tomatoes, isn't on the list of states that could be responsible for a salmonella outbreak.

 Some tomatoes pulled for health concerns
2008-06-09
Many have stopped serving sliced tomatoes in over concerns about Salmonella food poisoning linked to uncooked tomatoes.

 Teen inspiration for 'Abraham's Law' turns 18
2008-06-06
Starchild Abraham Cherrix had plenty of reason to celebrate his 18th birthday Friday: He says his latest blood results show no signs of the Hodgkin's disease he's battled since 2005.

 Medical complex says no to outdoor smoking
2008-06-05
CHKD, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and EVMS will not allow smoking outside starting January 1, 2008.

 Parents rally for change in childhood vaccinations
2008-06-04
Dozens of people from Hampton Roads went to Washington, DC for a rally to urge the government to make vaccinations safer. They believe autism is tied to some of the shots.

 Group collecting artificial limbs
2008-06-03
Organizers say this project is all about rebuilding lives and giving people the chance to thrive at life.

 Parents rally for change in childhood vaccinations
2008-06-03
Some Hampton Roads parents with autism will rally in Washington, DC Wednesday as they ask for safer childhood vaccinations for innoculations they feel contribute to autism.

 Kennedy out of 'successful' brain surgery
2008-06-02
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy underwent 3 1/2 hours of risky and exquisitely delicate surgery Monday to cut out as much of his cancerous brain tumor as possible.

 Mother grateful for CHKD's help for paralyzed son
2008-05-30
Jerziah Moore was severely injured in a car accident three years ago. He communicates through a sophisticated computer system he operates with his eyes. The 11-year-old's injury requires him to be on a ventilator in a hospital.

 Get Fit: Quick and healthy veggie stir fry
2008-05-29
It's a dish that can help you break the fast food habit.

 Father wins fight for lifetime care for his son
2008-05-27
Andrew Kidder's father has finally won his battle to get him into Virginia's Birth Injury Fund.

 Naltrexone may help more than drug addiction
2008-05-23
IT ALSO MAY HELP MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WITH DISEASES LIKE CROHN'S, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, LUPUS, PARKINSON'S AND EVEN HIV.