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Video: Report finds salmonella still rampant in chicken

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:05:17 GMT

Nov. 30: A study conducted by Consumer Reports found two-thirds of all store-bought chickens to be contaminated with salmonella or other bacteria. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

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Video: Public option hangs in balance

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:40:27 GMT

Nov. 30: Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., talks about the health reform debate that began Monday afternoon in the Senate. (Other)

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Video: Men turn to surgery to fight aging

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:15:01 GMT

Nov. 30: More men are using cosmetic surgery to fight Father Time. KXAS reporter Lindsay Wilcox has the story. (NBC News Channel)

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Video: Stem cell marker helps identify potential cancer cells

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:49:31 GMT

Nov. 30: A team of researchers in Japan have found a method that separates healthy stem cells from those that may become cancerous. Msnbc.com's Keva Andersen reports. (msnbc.com)

Stem cell - Cancer - Biology - Biotechnology - Cell

Video: Doubts over ‘coma’ patient’s awakening

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:36:35 GMT

Nov. 30: Medical experts question whether a man thought to be a in a coma for 23 years is really now communicating via computer. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with bioethicist Art Caplan and Dr. Michael DeGeorgia of Case Medical Center. (Other)

Medicine - Bioethics - Health - United States - Coma

Video: Diabetes cases to double

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:32:50 GMT

Nov. 30: A new study predicts the number of people with diabetes in the U.S. will double over the next 25 years. What can be done to stop it? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Dr. Elbert Huang of the University of Chicago. (Other)

University of Chicago - United States - Diabetes mellitus - Health - Conditions and Diseases

Video: Mushrooms said to shrink tumors

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:30:20 GMT

Nov. 30: New study claims Maitake mushrooms can combat bladder and prostate cancer. Dr. Nancy Snyderman gives her take on this study and more in “The Spin Doctor.” (Other)

Cancer - Prostate cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Genitourinary

Video: Party crashers: Fame-seeking narcissists?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:28:35 GMT

Nov. 30: As a major investigation probes the White House security breach by two party crashers, one psychologist calls the couple ‘pathological narcissism at its worst.’ Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with former secret service agent Andrew O’Connell and psychologist Dr. Lillian Glass. (Other)

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Video: Final push for health reform

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:24:51 GMT

Nov. 30: The Senate begins the final push to pass its version of the health care bill, with abortion and public option. What will it take to get the votes? Chuck Todd reports from Washington. (Other)

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Video: Abortion fight becomes a central focus

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:11:30 GMT

Nov. 30: A Morning Meeting panel debates whether abortion may be a key sticking point for the Senate as the debate on health care reform begins. (Other)

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Video: Simple swaps to keep off holiday pounds

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:38:40 GMT

Nov. 30: If you’re still bloated from the Thanksgiving stuffing and gravy, you know how tough it is to stay healthy through the holidays. TODAY diet and nutrition editor Joy Bauer has tips for keeping your healthy eating plans on track during the festive season. (Today Show)

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Video: Hidden dangers for overweight pets

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:51:57 GMT

Nov. 30: Obesity is the No. 1 health problem facing America’s pets. NBC’s Jill Rappaport and veterinarian Dr. Claude Grosjean have tips to help add years to your pet’s life by dropping those extra pounds. (Today Show)

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Video: Despite illness, Olympic dream comes into focus

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:11:21 GMT

Nov. 29: U.S. bobsledder Steve Holcomb is racing to the top of his sport despite nearly losing his vision to a rare degenerative eye condition. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports. (Nightly News)

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Video: Whoa, baby! Pair welcomes 15-pound boy

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:17:50 GMT

Nov. 29: Proud parents Wendi and Mike Dolton join CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla to discuss the family’s big bundle of joy. (Today Show)

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Video: Women don't work out hard enough, docs say

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:29:01 GMT

Nov. 27: A woman's metabolism is nearly one-third slower than a man's, and that's why doctors say many women can exercise and still not lose weight. KNSD's Catherine Garcia reports. (NBC News Channel)

Health - Physical exercise - Weight loss - Women - People

Video: Synthetic drug gives marijuana-like high

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:23:20 GMT

Nov. 27: Police in Kansas uncover a legal, synthetic drug that provides a marijuana-like high. KSNW's Dana Hertneky reports. (NBC News Channel)

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Video: One girl’s wish for an organ transplant

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:45:31 GMT

Nov. 27: Last year 8-year-old Quinn Roberts wrote a letter to Santa asking for a healthy kidney and when she didn’t come through, a family friend stepped forward to donate. NBC’s Ron Mott reports. (Today Show)

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Video: An update with the 650-pound virgin

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:21:06 GMT

Nov. 27: David Smith and his personal trainer Chris Powell discuss their new T.L.C. special “The 650-pound Virgin: The Weight is Over” and why they teamed up again to help others lose weight. (Today Show)

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Video: Supporting St. Jude’s Children Hospital

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:16:40 GMT

Nov. 27: Marlo Thomas, national outreach director at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, reveals how by shopping at various stores you can help patients and the hospital. (Today Show)

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Video: Muslims fear swine flu during pilgrimage

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:02:35 GMT

Nov. 27: Millions of Muslims who are making an annual pilgrimage to Mecca this week are taking precautions to guard against swine flu. NBC's Tom Aspell reports. (Today Show)

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Video: Road to Mecca begins with swine flu shot

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:18:40 GMT

Nov. 26: Health officials across the Middle East are taking extra precautions for this year’s hajj. With more than 2 million pilgrims from 160 countries gathering in one place at one time, Mecca could be the perfect breeding ground for the H1N1 virus. NBC's Tom Aspell reports. (Nightly News)

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Video: Magnetic depression therapy

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:23:40 GMT

Nov. 26: New procedure uses magnets to treat depression. KXAS's Lindsay Wilcox reports. (NBC News Channel)

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Video: Mammogram alternative?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:53:19 GMT

Nov. 26: Is "breast thermography" a safe alternative to a mammogram? WCAU's Renee Chenault-Fattah reports. (NBC News Channel)

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Video: Swine flu vaccine safe; new hope for cancer vaccine

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:53:27 GMT

Nov. 25: U.S. health officials said Wednesday there's no evidence that the swine flu vaccine is causing any serious side effects. And for the first time, scientists have developed a cancer vaccine that can eliminate tumors in mice. NBC's Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)

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Video: Public option a barrier to reform?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:53:36 GMT

Nov. 25: Is a proposed government health insurance option getting in the way of landmark health care legislation? Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Del., and guest host Chuck Todd, discuss. (Hardball)

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Video: Web-only: Cancer patient gives thanks

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:50:07 GMT

Nov. 25: Elizabeth Walters, a competitive equestrian rider who was diagnosed with cancer, tells TODAY correspondent Sara Haines what she is grateful for this Thanksgiving. (Today Show)

Today - Cancer - Thanksgiving - Sara Haines - Holidays

Video: NFL brain injury experts quit

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:19:26 GMT

Nov. 25: The NFL's leading experts on brain injuries quit as the league reconsiders its stance on player concussions. (Other)

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Video: Calm holiday stress with yoga

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:11:29 GMT

Nov. 25: Yoga coach Gwen Lawrence shows you some simple exercises that will calm your holiday stress. (Today Show)

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Video: How fatty are your Thanksgiving favorites?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:44:21 GMT

Nov. 25: TODAY diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom quizzes Hoda and Kathie Lee on the calories and fat in some favorite Thanksgiving foods. (Today Show)

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Video: Women bare all for prostate cancer

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:49:28 GMT

Nov. 25: TODAY hosts talk to three women who posed in the buff for a calendar and campaign by the Prostate Cancer Coalition of New Jersey. (Today Show)

Cancer - Today - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Genitourinary

Video: ‘Loser’ winner: Show was ‘such a blessing’

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:44:30 GMT

Nov. 25: TODAY’s Al Roker talks to “The Biggest Loser” season four winner Bill Germanakos and season seven finalist Tara Costa about life after the competition. (Today Show)

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Video: Family experiences the other side of giving

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:30:44 GMT

Nov. 25: The Francis family has given personally and through work to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When their daughter got sick, they found themselves on the other side of giving. TODAY hosts check in with the family. (Today Show)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Health - Children - Cancer - Medicine

Video: Health care costs all over the map—literally

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:41:30 GMT

Nov. 24: Statistics show that cities comparable in size have huge differences in spending on medical care, putting a nationwide strain on the health care system. NBC's Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)

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Video: Parents urged not to buy used cribs

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:38:28 GMT

Nov. 24: While the Canadian company behind Monday's massive recall of baby cribs said its products are safe if assembled properly, New York on Tuesday banned retailers from selling any drop-side cribs and urged parents to get rid of any used ones. NBC's Tom Costello reports. (Nightly News)

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Video: Fighting for a public option

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:45:42 GMT

Nov. 24: Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., talks about why Senate Democrats should not back down in the face of threats of a filibuster if the health reform bill contains a public option (Other)

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Video: Flu jumpstarts orange juice sales

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:49:06 GMT

Nov. 24: Swine flu fear is being credited with giving a boost to orange juice sales. WBBH's Sarah Hollenbeck reports. (NBC News Channel)

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Video: Corrosion linked to Chinese drywall

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:21:32 GMT

Nov. 24: Thousands of families are living with drywall imported from China that could make them sick, government officials confirmed. Some are reporting breathing problems and headaches. (Other)

China - Government - Asia - Society and Culture - Business and Economy

Video: Concierge docs: Pay up or lose out

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:06 GMT

Nov. 24: More doctors are offering so-called ‘concierge services’ for patients who can afford the special attention. Is this medical rationing? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Dr. Bernard Kaminetsky and bioethicist Art Caplan. (Other)

Medicine - Bioethics - Rationing - Nancy Snyderman - United States

Video: Murder or miscarriage?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:58:59 GMT

Nov. 24: Police are investigating a Miami restaurant mogul accused of killing his girlfriend’s fetus. (Other)

Murder - Miami - Games - Murder Mystery - Police

Video: Bleak outlook for health reform?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:47:35 GMT

Nov. 24: As the Senate prepares for next week’s floor debate over its health care bill, a new USA/Today Gallup poll finds 42 percent of Americans are opposed to Congress passing legislation this year. A political panel discusses. (Other)

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