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Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 01:34 PM EDT

Woman Delivers Own Baby

Woman Delivers Own Baby

Erica Bovino, of Southington, CT, was alone and had no time to get to a hospital when her daughter, Stella, was born on May 6.

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 09:24 AM EDT

Texas Students Coach Teachers on Fitness

Texas Students Coach Teachers on Fitness

he eighth graders at Staley Middle School in Frisco, Texas are undergoing a different sort of physical education. As the AP's John Mone reports, students are helping teachers get in shape.

Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 08:45 AM EDT

Clinic In Can Headed To Oklahoma

Clinic In Can Headed To Oklahoma

Unique portable clinic to provide medical care to tornado victims. Katie Taube reports.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 06:12 PM EDT

The Truth About Allergy Myths

The Truth About Allergy Myths

Are food allergies really hereditary and how can someone have exercise asthma? Dr. Jackie Eghrari-Sabet, of Family Allergy & Asthma Care in Gaithersburg, Md., discusses common allergy misconceptions.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:26 AM EDT

Device Detects When Child is Left in Hot Car

Device Detects When Child is Left in Hot Car

College students in Maryland invent device that detects when a child is left behind in a dangerously hot vehicle. Kate Amara reports.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:39 AM EDT

Accidental Drowning is Biggest Risk to Children Under 5: Report

Accidental Drowning is Biggest Risk to Children Under 5: Report

New report finds accidental drowning is biggest risk to children 5 and under. Erika Edwards reports.

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