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New director of the GHSU cancer research center hopes to bring national recognition to the facility Last Updated: 9:57 AM 02/09/12 - There is a new man in charge of the Georgia Health Sciences Cancer Research Center, and he is hoping to bring some national recognition to the center. (Full Story)

CDC: Breads top list of salt sources in US diet Last Updated: 1:51 PM 02/07/12 - The finding comes in a government report released Tuesday that includes a list of the top 10 sources of sodium. (Full Story)

Obama to seek more Alzheimer's research money Last Updated: 8:33 AM 02/07/12 - The move is part of the administration's development of the first National Alzheimer's Plan. (Full Story)

Ga. lawmaker wants schools trained in diabetes Last Updated: 8:31 AM 02/07/12 - The legislation would require state departments to develop guidelines, including recognizing and treating hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. (Full Story)

Too many kids breathe others' smoke in cars: CDC Last Updated: 10:31 AM 02/06/12 - The report says this kind of secondhand smoke exposure has been linked with breathing problems and allergy symptoms. (Full Story)

Local doctor making dental care possible for families in need of treatment for children Last Updated: 12:27 PM 02/03/12 - February kicks off national children's dental health month but with so many parents struggling with family finances, dental work can be hard to afford. (Full Story)

Smartphone fitness apps help to keep your health on track Last Updated: 6:08 PM 02/02/12 - From tracking your steps to to counting calories, fitness apps have flooded the market to help you stay in shape. (Full Story)

New regional hospital to be built in Bamberg Co. Last Updated: 7:24 PM 01/24/12 - Dobbs Equity Partners, LLC has announced the location for the new Regional Hospital for Barnwell and Bamberg counties. (Full Story)

Zebrafish helping GHSU scientist make quicker drug discoveries Last Updated: 3:30 PM 01/19/12 - Discovering a new drug is a daunting task that can take years, if not decades of research. One doctor at Georgia Health Sciences University is trying to speed up the process and is using zebrafish to do it. (Full Story)

US wants effective Alzheimer's treatment by 2025 Last Updated: 5:41 PM 01/17/12 - An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's or similar dementias. It's the sixth-leading killer, and is steadily growing. (Full Story)

New medical device could help save more soldiers' lives in line of battle Last Updated: 3:58 PM 01/13/12 - A break-through medical device created right here in Augusta could help save the lives of soldiers on the battlefield. (Full Story)

Mayor tackles 'impossible' task of bringing medical center back to Wagener Last Updated: 7:08 PM 01/12/12 - After a medical center shut down in November, people in Wagener have been driving a lot farther to get to a doctor. Now, there's a plan to bring a clinic back to the Aiken County town. (Full Story)

Olens warns about dangers of prescription pills Last Updated: 11:38 AM 01/12/12 - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported there was a 10 percent increase in prescription drug related deaths in 2010, and researchers say the abuse is particularly prevalent among teens. (Full Story)

Coca-Cola says it alerted FDA about fungicide Last Updated: 11:49 AM 01/12/12 - Coca-Cola Co. says it alerted the Food and Drug Administration after it found some Brazilian growers had sprayed their orange trees with a fungicide that is not approved for use in the U.S. (Full Story)

New program in Aiken aims to keep more women healthy Last Updated: 12:53 PM 01/12/12 - A new health initiative focusing on women is launching at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The organizers of the program says it's the only one of it's kind in the region. (Full Story)

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