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Central Georgians Talk Preventive Breast Exams

9:16 AM, May 15, 2013

13WMAZ's Judy Le went out in Central Georgia to put the statistics in terms of real mothers, sisters, daughters and friends.

Central Georgia Hospital Staff Experiences Stroke Simulation

7:17 PM, May 14, 2013

May is Stroke Awareness Month.

89 Charged in Medicare Fraud Busts in 8 Cities

4:13 PM, May 14, 2013

Nearly 100 people, including 14 doctors and nurses, are being charged for their roles in separate Medicare scams that billed the taxpayer-funded program for roughly $223 million in bogus charges spanning eight cities.

Angelina Jolie Breaks Silence about Double Mastectomy

10:45 AM, May 14, 2013

Angelina Jolie encourages others to be proactive about their health.

Surgeon General to Discuss Physical, Fiscal Health

10:15 AM, May 14, 2013

The Atlanta chapter of an international nonprofit organization is scheduled to host a discussion this week with U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on the relationship between physical and financial health

Deaths from West Nile Virus Hit Record Last Year

4:33 PM, May 13, 2013

U.S. health officials say last year was the worst ever for West Nile virus deaths.

Huge Drug Cost Disparities Seen in Health Overhaul

10:34 AM, May 13, 2013

Cancer patients could face high costs for medications under President Barack Obama's health care law, industry analysts and advocates warn.

GOP Boycotts Health Care Advisory Board

4:19 PM, May 9, 2013

The battle over President Barack Obama's health care law continues to play out today -- with congressional Republicans saying they won't nominate candidates for an advisory board that's supposed to play a role in holding down Medicare costs.

Health Centers Get $150 Million to Help Uninsured

3:57 PM, May 9, 2013

The Obama administration says that community health centers around the country will get $150 million to help uninsured Americans sign up for health insurance coverage under the new health care law.

Drugmakers, Health Groups Bring Poor Girls Vaccine

10:43 AM, May 9, 2013

Two multinational drugmakers are teaming up with global health groups in an attempt to protect millions of girls in the world's poorest countries from deadly cervical cancer.

600 lbs. of Prescription Drugs Collected in Dropoff Day

4:26 PM, May 6, 2013

600 pounds of unused drugs were dropped off in Central Georgia at a National Take Back day in April.

Doctor, Hospital Sued for Wrong-Side Brain Surgery

11:39 AM, May 3, 2013

It was a botched brain surgery with massive consequences. A St. Ann woman went in for surgery on the left side of her brain, but the procedure was mistakenly performed on the right, and now the hospital is facing a lawsuit.

Autism Scientists Seek More Brains to Aid Research

4:17 PM, May 2, 2013

They announced Thursday a new network collecting brain specimens around the country. They say the more they get, the better the chances of finding better ways to treat the developmental disorder.

Ga. Tightens Reins on Distribution of Pain Drugs

4:04 PM, May 2, 2013

Georgia will no longer be a haven for pain clinics that authorities say are fronts for illegal distribution of prescription pain medication.

US Suicide Rate Rose Sharply Among Middle-Aged

4:02 PM, May 2, 2013

Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.

Gov: W.Va. to Expand Medicaid, Cover 92K Uninsured

1:09 PM, May 2, 2013

West Virginia will expand Medicaid as called for by the federal health care overhaul.

Life with Down Syndrome is Full of Possibilities

5:47 PM, May 1, 2013

The lives of the 250,000 Americans with Down syndrome today are radically different than a generation ago.

Government Mulls Next Step on Contentious Plan B Pill

5:44 PM, May 1, 2013

Backed into a corner by a federal court, the Obama administration is considering next steps a day after it upset both sides in the politically charged issue of emergency contraception.

Paddleboarders Stand Up for the Cure

4:14 PM, May 1, 2013

Macon is partnering with Newport Beach in California this weekend for the unusual event.

456 Colonoscopy Patients Warned of Infection Risk

11:07 AM, May 1, 2013

An Atlanta surgery center is warning 456 patients that their colonoscopies might have put them at risk of HIV and other diseases.

FDA: Morning-After Pill to Move Over-the-Counter

6:19 PM, Apr 30, 2013

The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.

Toddler Youngest in World to Get Lab-Made Windpipe

10:54 AM, Apr 30, 2013

A 2-year-old born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells.

School Bus Driver Fired over Facebook Post about Student Lunch

A metro Atlanta school district is being accused of not providing free lunches to its students in need. When one employee spoke up about it on social media, he lost his job.

10:47 AM, May 25, 2013

Returning Airman Surprises His Children at Macon Graduation

Maj. Jason Moll missed some major family milestones while serving in Afghanistan.  So with the help of a friend, he hatched a plan to make sure he didn't miss his son's and daughter's graduation.

11:08 AM, May 25, 2013

Centerville PD: No Charges Against 2 of 3 Women

Chief Sidney Andrews says Rykena Albury and Keoisha Duncan were not involved in the shoplifting that led to a 4-year-old being run over.

6:06 PM, May 24, 2013

Macon 3-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide

Jameshia Reid told officers the boy may have collapsed because he drank some of the chemicals she left around after doing her nails.

2:52 PM, May 24, 2013

Hawkinsville Family Wins Big on 'Ellen' Show, Plans Okla. Donation

Holly and Jeremy Goss, of Hawkinsville, were not just guests on the Ellen Degeneres show, but they were surprised with a home makeover and a suitcase filled with $20,000 in cash.

2:49 PM, May 24, 2013

Police: 4-Year-Old Run Over at Mall by Mother in Shoplifting Attempt

Centerville chief of police Sidney Andrews says the child was with three women who were thought to be shoplifting inside the Belk store.  When store loss prevention tried to follow the women, they ran outside and tried to leave in a car, running over the child in the process.

8:33 AM, May 24, 2013

Appling Principal's Brother Charged With Killing Family Members

The suspect is the brother of Steve Jones, principal of Macon's Appling Middle School. The victims are Steve Jones' parents and another brother.

9:33 AM, May 24, 2013

Cancer-Stricken Teacher Charged in 'Breaking Bad' Style Meth Scheme

Stephen Doran, a middle school math tutor who has cancer, is under arrest for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine.

11:55 AM, May 24, 2013

Five Things to Know Before Cutting Cable

Netflix has been a major player on the entertainment landscape for the last few years, streaming TV shows and movies you want on computers, mobile gadgets or TV.

1:04 PM, May 24, 2013

New Boating Safety Laws on the Lakes for Memorial Day

Vacationers will pack the lakes this holiday weekend, and boaters should keep some new rules in mind.

10:47 AM, May 25, 2013

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