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Learn a at home skin cancer test; Arkansas schools are now required to have AEDs; People are not getting colon cancer screenings.

The biggest measles outbreak in more than a decade sweeps across the country; And, if you are counting calories dont ignore high- calorie adult beverages.

Nearly half of non-smoking Americans are still breathing cigarette fumes; researchers say it's easy to get highly addictive drugs while surfing the Internet; there are 4 vaccines adults should consider

More than a thousand people have been confirmed ill from this summer's salmonella outbreak; Keeping your kid from watching too much TV could prevent him from overeating; Fun and work don't always go together, but there's a new trend that's helping people end their day a lot healthier than when they started it; Doctor on Call: Dr. Nosheen Mian on burning ears.

The FDA is ordering certain antibiotics to carry an urgent safety warning; The childhood obesity epidemic in the U.S. could soon lead to large numbers of young adults with type two diabetes; Exercising is certainly a good way to fight off obesity, but the summer weather can make it dangerous; Doctor on Call: Dr. Nosheen Mian talks about kidney stones.

Trying to lose weight is often a losing battle. Diets and exercise are hard to stick to and the extra pounds keep coming back. That's why many people turn to surgery to solve their problem.

Strong warnings for children who may be at risk of heart disease later in life; Older men who want to avoid erectile dysfunction should have more sex; Boating safety

Millions of American children are heading to camp this summer but for some kids the experience will be unique.

The investigation on Salmonella in tomatoes continues; Olive oil can keep your heart healthy; Watermelon can boost your sex drive.

Tuesday is the day new screening tests go into effect for babies born in Arkansas. The old policy called for newborns to undergo seven tests at birth. Now, the Arkansas infants will have 29 tests in their first few days. Dr Stephen Kahler answers screening questions.

Medicare fees frozen; Transplant deaths are up; Water skiing is a great way to get into shape; Today's Doctor on Call

Suddenly loosing your hearing could be a warning sign for stroke; the no cut gastric bypass.

Today's health headlines. Plus, how to prevent painful kidney stones.

Cholesterol drugs sales are way up; The number of people with diabetes is up; how to deal with the pickiest of eaters.

If you gain a lot of weight during your pregnancy it might raise your child's risk of becoming over weight. A study says seniors should be equally concerned about hitting their heads when falling.

Imagine a cigarette that can satisfy smokers without really harming their lungs; Curry may be able to help fight fat; How to avoid West Nile virus.

Big breakfast diet; Blueberries help lower cholesterol; SPF Clothing.

Doctors say grapes could play a role in preventing Alzheimer's disease; Red wine has been shown to be good for the heart but a new study shows it might help you beat obesity.

More than 1 in 3 Arkansas kids are overweight or at risk of being overweight. U.S. Surgeon General Steven Galson was in Little Rock challenging parents and teachers to not only get active, but to motivate kids to live active lifestyles.

Energy drinks are a quick, easy way to get a boost and Americans spend 3 billion dollars a year to get that extra boost. Some critics say those highly caffeinated drinks can give you more than a jolt.

Dr. Oksana Melnik joins Donna on the set to answer your Doctor on Call questions.

Donna Terrell shares her personal experience with cancer and makes a plea to get screened for cancer.

Part of Mexico has been cleared in the investigation of salmonella-contaminated tomatoes; UAMS is reporting more schools are banning junk food from their vending machines; and a new procedure for varicose veins.

Coffee can be good for the heart; New healthcare demands; Stroke warning signs.

Tim Russert, who pointedly but politely questioned hundreds of the powerful and influential as moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press," died suddenly Friday while at work in Washington. The network's Washington bureau chief was 58.

The percentage of babies born underweight in America is at its highest in 40 years; Bug spray advice

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed today that two Arkansas cases of Salmonella Saintpaul related to the recent multi-state outbreak have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The U.S. life expectancy is up; Serotonin levels influence how often you eat; A new way to avoid latex allergies; Today's Doctor on Call.

Health insurance just isn't covering enough for some Americans; the cost of cancer care is going up; sensitivity trainers teach employees not to discriminate against overweight people.

Across central Arkansas restaurants and grocery stores are yanking certain kinds of tomatoes from their menus and shelves. At least 23 people were hospitalized because of salmonella poisoning traced back to tomatoes.

A troubled marriage could mean you're not getting good sleep; Lots of guys are skipping their yearly check-ups

A sign summer's on the way and a welcome sight for many lemonade stands; More parents want their daughters to get genetic testing for cancer when they're young; Your toenail clippings could clue your doctor in on whether you're at risk for heart disease.

If you want to avoid arthritis you can pour yourself a glass of wine; Drinking bottled water could be just like smoking three packs of cigarettes a day; How do you know when it's time to get your baby to start using a bottle or a cup?

In a couple of years a good veterinarian will be hard to find; The CDC says tomatoes may be to blame for multi-state salmonella out break; grape juice might keep you young; dyes in foods could change the behavior of your kids.

25 percent of the babies who die from SIDS are found with their heads covered; If you have a desk job you are more likely to be overweight; Detecting and preventing Lyme disease.

Kicking the smoking habit may soon become easier; A new eating disorder study; And a detergent that protects your skin from UV rays.

The government is urging asthma patients to get rid of their old inhalers and switch to newer alternatives; Arkansas Children's Hospital is getting some national recognition; There's a new way promising to help you get that perfect body just in time for summer.

An Arkansas woman wants $5 million from the maker of plastic baby bottles; An appeals court has thrown out a $26 million verdict against the makers of Vioxx; Anti-inflammitory produce; Doctor on Call

The obesity rate among American children may finally be stabilizing; The number of Americans with a chronic condition is going up; Ways to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.

2 children are dead in Johnson County; Gum disease can be a sign of cancer; ways to treat rosacea; Today's Doctor on Call question.