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Report: Problems at Personal Care Homes Piling Up

10:02 AM, May 22, 2012

A newspaper reports that state officials rarely issue heavy fines or shut down personal care homes, despite poor conditions in some facilities such as one in which live cockroaches were found in the kitchen.

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PART FOUR: What the Law Says about Workplace Bullying

8:15 AM, May 17, 2012

Mercer Law Professor Dr. David Oedel explained that some kinds of bullying behavior fall under the federal description of harrassment.

US Lowers Cutoff for Lead Poisoning in Young Kids

3:59 PM, May 16, 2012

For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.

Feds: Skechers Deceived Consumers With Shoe Ads

11:43 AM, May 16, 2012

Claims that Skechers' fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best, says the government -- and they're going to cost the company millions of dollars.

Aimee Copeland's Rare Infection: Hope in Midst of Seemingly Hopeless Ordeal

10:38 AM, May 16, 2012

A phenomenal response for Aimee Copeland on Tuesday at her college in Carrollton resulted in 162 pints of donated blood.

Workplace Bullying: The Cost

9:29 AM, May 16, 2012

Leadership Expert Dr. William Cummings explains what happens to a business's bottom line when someone mistakes bullying for leadership.

Woman With Flesh-Eating Bug Laughing, Smiling from Hospital Bed

4:53 PM, May 15, 2012

She doesn't know she's lost her leg. It looks like she will have to lose her fingers as well, but Aimee Copeland appears to be in good spirits.

Video Game Addictions Growing in America

1:40 PM, May 15, 2012

In the medical world, there's an ongoing battle: whether video game addiction is a legitimate psychological illness.

Workplace Bullying: Its Personal Toll

12:14 PM, May 15, 2012

Psychotherapist Daphne Stevens explained that bullying behaviors are serious because they pose a serious threat to a person's mental, emotional, and physical health.

PART ONE: Workplace Bullies

2:39 PM, May 14, 2012

The founder of the Workplace Bullying Institute says bullying isn't just a childhood phenomenon, and it affects millions of Americans each year.

CDC: Half of Young Adults Get Sunburned

11:29 AM, May 10, 2012

U.S. health officials are reporting that half of adults under 30 say they have had a sunburn at least once in the past year.

Simulation of a Stroke Survivor's Daily Challenges

6:42 PM, May 8, 2012

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S and the leading cause of long term disability, according to the American Heart Association.

HIV Crisis Facing Black Women in Metro Atlanta

2:02 PM, May 8, 2012

The infection rate is being compared to that in African countries.

Report: Schools Key to Fighting America's Obesity

11:14 AM, May 8, 2012

A new report says schools should be a cornerstone of the nation's obesity battle. But to trim Americans' waistlines, changes are needed everywhere people live, work, play and learn.

Study: Savings and Risks in Health Insurance Trend

4:53 PM, May 7, 2012

There's a new study out on consumer-directed health plans, the hottest trend in job-based health insurance.

Obesity Could Affect 42% of Americans by 2030

2:28 PM, May 7, 2012

A new forecast on America's obesity crisis has health experts fearing a dramatic jump in health care costs if nothing is done to bring the epidemic under control.

Discovering Your Inner Yoda

1:26 PM, May 7, 2012

Science is mixing with cinema to help you find the answer in an exhibition focused on the making of identity, Star Wars style.

20-Year Forecast Shows No End to Obesity Epidemic

12:35 PM, May 7, 2012

More bad news about Americans' waistlines: They're only going to get bigger.

McDonald's New Menu Star: Limited Time Offers

4:00 PM, May 3, 2012

The world's biggest hamburger chain is rolling out two menu items that will be available only during the summer months.

Americans Turn in 276 Tons of Unwanted Medicines

3:51 PM, May 3, 2012

Americans turned over 552,161 pounds, or 276 tons, of unwanted medicines to be disposed of by the Drug Enforcement Administration last week. That from the DEA.

Hacked Utah Health Data Guarded By Weak Password

11:33 AM, May 3, 2012

Sensitive data that was compromised in a massive Utah Department of Health records breach had been lingering on state computers for months, instead of being erased within a day.

State Warns about Kids in Hot Cars

7:29 AM, May 3, 2012

State physician Dr. Seema Csukas says a child's body temperature can rise up to five times faster than that of an adult

Government to Speed Tracking of E. coli in Meat

11:42 AM, May 2, 2012

The government plans to speed up the process for testing E. coli in meat, a move that will help authorities more quickly track the source of the deadly bacteria and hasten recalls.

60 Mich. Students Suspended for Riding Bikes to School

60 Kenowa Hills High School students are suspended after they road their bikes to school as part of a 'senior prank.' The students are in 12th grade and today was their last day of school.

2:47 PM, May 22, 2012

Fla. Father Sends Child to School With Backpack Full of Marijuana

The father of a kindergarten student was arrested Tuesday after a teacher found marijuana in his child's backpack.

3:34 PM, May 22, 2012

Animals Facing Euthanasia Deadline at Shelter

A pest problem at Macon Animal Control could turn into a huge problem for the cats and dogs who live there. If they don't find a home before June 7th, they will be euthanized. That's when the shelter will be closed for three to five days for pest control treatment.

6:27 AM, May 23, 2012

Randall: School Board Was Notified of Map Changes

A Bibb County state legislator is asking school board Tommy Barnes to "correct" his statement that legislators made changes in election maps without telling them.

6:38 PM, May 22, 2012

Bombardier Signs Contract for New Work at Macon Plant

A company spokesman would not say how many jobs might be added as a result of the contract.

11:42 AM, May 22, 2012

U.S. Rep. Paul Broun Calls for TSA Chief's Resignation

In an appearance on Eyewitness News Mornin', Broun accused the agency of inefficiency in screening processes and said agents search travelers unnecessarily.

9:05 AM, May 23, 2012

Jury Finds Woman Guilty in Valentine's Day Slaying

Two others still face murder charges in the slaying.

10:32 PM, May 22, 2012

Maj. Gen. McMahon to Retire June 15th

Maj. Gen. McMahon reflected on his 34 years in the Air Force and past twenty months at Robins.

8:18 PM, May 22, 2012

Perry Plans Independence Parade

Each year thousands gather at McConnell Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins to celebrate their independence. But this year Perry is joining the party in it's own way. 

The city plans to display it's patriotic pride with their first annual Independence Parade.

7:12 PM, May 22, 2012

Ga. Beluga Whale Calf Still in Critical Condition

The baby beluga was born Friday night and weighed 82 pounds, well below normal.

10:18 PM, May 22, 2012

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