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Health Alert Issued for Nebraska Reservoir Last Updated: 2:02 PM 07/18/08 - A health alert has been issued for Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County. (Full Story)

Save Money During Back-to-School Season Last Updated: 5:09 PM 07/16/08 - As food and gas prices climb ever higher, students must be ever more conscious of how to spend their money wisely as they start the college school year. (Full Story)

Electricity Saving Tips Last Updated: 2:20 PM 07/16/08 - Nebraska’s electric system must be flexible to supply reliable power to homes, businesses and industries under a wide variety of conditions. (Full Story)

Health Alert Issued for Red Willow Reservoir Last Updated: 4:39 PM 07/15/08 - A health alert has been issued for Red Willow Reservoir near McCook. (Full Story)

Safety Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses Last Updated: 12:44 PM 07/11/08 - With temperatures expected to reach more than 100 degrees in July, the Cornhusker Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross has these tips to keep you and your family cool when there’s a heat wave on the horizon. (Full Story)

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What's on Oprah this Week? Last Updated: 2:17 PM 07/11/08 - Click on the story to view the show topics from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18. (Full Story)

Lifestyles with Serese: Water Arthritis Therapy, April 8 Last Updated: 5:33 PM 04/08/08 - While there is no known cure for arthritis, warm water therapy or water aerobics is proving to be a safe and easy way to relieve arthritis pain and stiffness. (Full Story)

Lifestyles with Serese: Allergies and Yoga, April 1 Last Updated: 10:54 AM 04/02/08 - Now that Spring is here, allergy sufferers could be experiencing a myriad of symptoms, but yoga can help. (Full Story)

Lifestyles with Serese: Steps to Combat Aging, March 11 Last Updated: 5:30 PM 03/11/08 - Getting older is a reality we all have to face at some point in our lives. (Full Story)

Lifestyles with Serese: Curing Excessive Sweating, March 4 Last Updated: 6:14 PM 03/04/08 - We all know what's it like to work up a sweat, but what if you couldn't turn it off? (Full Story)

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Health Alert Issued for Nebraska Reservoir Last Updated: 2:02 PM 07/18/08 - A health alert has been issued for Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County. (Full Story)

Save Money During Back-to-School Season Last Updated: 5:09 PM 07/16/08 - As food and gas prices climb ever higher, students must be ever more conscious of how to spend their money wisely as they start the college school year. (Full Story)

Electricity Saving Tips Last Updated: 2:20 PM 07/16/08 - Nebraska’s electric system must be flexible to supply reliable power to homes, businesses and industries under a wide variety of conditions. (Full Story)

Health Alert Issued for Red Willow Reservoir Last Updated: 4:39 PM 07/15/08 - A health alert has been issued for Red Willow Reservoir near McCook. (Full Story)

Safety Tips to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses Last Updated: 12:44 PM 07/11/08 - With temperatures expected to reach more than 100 degrees in July, the Cornhusker Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross has these tips to keep you and your family cool when there’s a heat wave on the horizon. (Full Story)

Higher Gas Prices Help Keep Traffic Deaths Down Last Updated: 1:02 PM 07/10/08 - Fewer motorists are dying on Nebraska roads. This year could see the lowest number of traffic deaths since 1949. (Full Story)

Cholesterol Drugs Recommended for Children Last Updated: 10:59 AM 07/08/08 - An influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs. (Full Story)

State Legal Officers Push for Teen Education on Abuse Last Updated: 10:54 AM 07/08/08 - Top state legal officers are moving to stop dating abuse of tweens and teens. (Full Story)

Drowning is Leading Cause of Accidental Death for Children 1-4 Last Updated: 3:12 PM 07/02/08 - Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4 in the state, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). (Full Story)

DHHS: Avoid Insect-Related Illnesses Last Updated: 4:35 PM 07/01/08 - People outdoors this Fourth of July weekend may potentially come into contact with ticks and mosquitoes. (Full Story)

AAA Predicts Decrease in Fourth of July Travel Last Updated: 5:24 PM 06/26/08 - For the first time this decade, AAA estimates a decline in the number of Americans traveling during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. (Full Story)

Study: Many Teens Get Alcohol from Adults Last Updated: 9:00 AM 06/26/08 - It's estimated that more than 10.5 million teenagers in the U.S. drink. (Full Story)

Cribs Recalled After 4 Children Trapped Last Updated: 4:57 PM 06/24/08 - Government safety advocates have announced a recall of about 320,000 Jardine cribs, after four children became trapped. (Full Story)

For Happiness, Seek Family, Not Fortune Last Updated: 4:11 PM 06/24/08 - Money might buy happiness for some, but for most people having strong family ties is a much bigger predictor of contentment than income, a new study shows. (Full Story)

Lack of Sunshine Vitamin May Cloud Survival Odds Last Updated: 4:05 PM 06/24/08 - A new study finds that people with the lowest blood levels of vitamin D are roughly twice as likely to die from any cause during the next eight years than those with the highest levels of the sunshine vitamin. (Full Story)

World Population to Hit 7 Billion in 2012 Last Updated: 11:51 AM 06/20/08 - The Census Bureau said the world's population will reach 7 billion in 2012. (Full Story)

What's Behind the Preemie Trend Last Updated: 4:27 PM 06/19/08 - Rebecca Noto was born at 26 weeks and then spent five months in intensive care. She still faces expensive medical challenges. (Full Story)

Families File Suit Over Baby Bottles Last Updated: 4:17 PM 06/19/08 - Four Ohio parents have filed a federal lawsuit against makers of baby bottles, claiming the bottles were made from a harmful chemical that sparked congressional hearings and prompted the world's largest retailer to phase out the products. (Full Story)

Whooping Cough Found in 2 Nebraska Children Last Updated: 10:11 AM 06/18/08 - Health officials in Omaha say two 11-year-old boys have been diagnosed with whooping cough. (Full Story)

Feeling Thrifty, the Thirsty Reach for Tap Water Last Updated: 12:51 PM 06/17/08 - Bottled water has long been seen as chic, but in a tight economy some consumers are starting to see it as a wasteful "rip-off." (Full Story)

Experts Warn of Rise in Chiggers this Summer Last Updated: 9:07 AM 06/16/08 - Ticks and mosquitoes are well-known summer insect pests, but experts say chigger mites can be big nuisances, too. (Full Story)

Early Birds Get Better Grades Last Updated: 2:41 PM 06/10/08 - College students who are "morning people" may have a higher chance of graduating near the top of their class. (Full Story)

Study: Teen Drivers Ignore Cell Phone Restrictions Last Updated: 9:12 AM 06/09/08 - Several states have laws on the books designed to keep teenage drivers from talking on their cell phones behind the wheel. But an insurance industry study finds that the law in one state is being largely ignored. (Full Story)

Sweet Drinks: What's Best for Kids? Last Updated: 11:39 AM 06/06/08 - Numerous studies have linked sweetened drinks to children's weight problems. (Full Story)

$300M to Target Health Care Imbalances Last Updated: 11:35 AM 06/06/08 - In Memphis, black Medicare beneficiaries are nearly six times as likely as whites to have a leg amputated, a complication stemming from vascular disease and diabetes. (Full Story)

Asthma Inhalers to Go Green Last Updated: 11:32 AM 06/06/08 - Old-fashioned asthma inhalers that contain environment-harming chemicals will no longer be sold at year's end - and the U.S. government is urging patients not to wait until the last minute to switch to newer alternatives. (Full Story)

Storms, Flooding and Power Outages Can Affect Food Safety Last Updated: 7:16 PM 06/05/08 - Recent storms, flooding and power outages can affect the quality and safety of food supplies, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. (Full Story)

Study: Kids' Cancer Rate Varies By Region Last Updated: 10:18 AM 06/03/08 - Surprising research suggests that childhood cancer is most common in the Northeast, results that even caught experts off guard. But some specialists say it could just reflect differences in reporting. (Full Story)

Reading Program Helps Children's Confidence, Skills Last Updated: 8:17 AM 06/02/08 - If reading is fundamental, the City Impact Reading Program is a vital tool in helping children read and also grow confidence in the classroom. (Full Story)

Lawsuit: Plastic Baby Bottles Contain Dangerous Chemical Last Updated: 1:01 PM 05/29/08 - An Arkansas woman has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a baby bottle maker of using a dangerous chemical linked to serious health problems. (Full Story)

Drug Labeling Aimed at Pregnant Women May Change Last Updated: 8:51 AM 05/29/08 - Doctors may soon get a new way to tell which medications are safe for women to use during pregnancy and when they breastfeed. (Full Story)

How to Be a Happier Mom Last Updated: 3:33 PM 05/28/08 - Being the mom of a young child (especially one under 3) is rewarding, but also a real strain on your mood. (Full Story)

Teens Swayed By Restaurant Smoking Bans Last Updated: 12:44 PM 06/02/08 - A study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in persuading teens not to become smokers. (Full Story)

CDC: Common Virus Kills Five Infants Last Updated: 12:44 PM 06/02/08 - A common virus traditionally viewed as mild killed at least five U.S. infants last year, government health officials said Thursday. (Full Story)

Study Offers Hope For U.S. Kids' Obesity Last Updated: 12:50 PM 06/02/08 - The percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have leveled off after a 25-year increase, according to new figures that offer a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dismal battle. (Full Story)

Madonna ProActive celebrates 'Deserving Dads' Last Updated: 3:51 PM 05/27/08 - Madonna ProActive celebrates “Deserving Dads” with contest and open house. (Full Story)

Exercise as Teens Lowers Breast Cancer Risk Last Updated: 4:31 PM 05/13/08 - Researchers say girls can help protect themselves from breast cancer later in life just by exercising. (Full Story)

WHO: Child Virus No Threat to Olympics, Death Toll Hits 24 Last Updated: 9:27 AM 05/05/08 - The World Health Organization said the upcoming Beijing Olympics are in no danger from a highly infectious virus that has killed 24 children in China. (Full Story)

Anti-Psychotic Drugs Used More for U.S. Children Last Updated: 9:20 AM 05/05/08 - Some doctors are taking a look at how many children are taking anti-psychotic medicines, and the effects of treating conditions like autism and hyperactivity. (Full Story)

2 Children in Sick From Contaminated Candy Last Updated: 4:31 PM 05/02/08 - Douglas County health authorities are warning parents about contaminated candy after two children were diagnosed with lead poisoning. (Full Story)

EPA Wants Tougher Lead Rules to Keep Children Safe Last Updated: 3:35 PM 05/01/08 - The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a major tightening of the health standard for airborne lead. (Full Story)

Study: 58 Percent of Black Children Can't Swim Last Updated: 3:32 PM 05/01/08 - A new study finds that nearly 60 percent of African-American children can't swim, a figure almost twice that of white children. (Full Story)

Number of Pregnant Women with Diabetes on the Rise Last Updated: 1:40 PM 05/01/08 - The number of pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes has more than doubled in seven years. (Full Story)

CDC: 3/4 of New Moms Breast-Feed Their Infants Last Updated: 1:05 PM 04/30/08 - Federal health officials say the number of American babies being breast-fed has hit a 20-year high. (Full Story)

Informal Writing Creeps into Teen Assignments Last Updated: 12:10 PM 04/24/08 - Texting is taking a toll on teens' schoolwork. (Full Story)

Mother's Diet Seen as a Factor in Whether Baby is a Boy or a Girl Last Updated: 2:04 PM 04/23/08 - British researchers say your gender may be determined by what your mom ate before she got pregnant. (Full Story)

Group: Children Should Have EKG Before ADHD Drugs Last Updated: 5:27 PM 04/21/08 - The American Heart Association is recommending that children undergo a heart exam before they're prescribed ADHD drugs. (Full Story)

Nalgene to Remove BPA Bottles Due to Consumer Concern Last Updated: 6:47 PM 05/01/08 - The maker of Nalgene water bottles has decided to pull some of its hard-plastic bottles from stores over the next few months. (Full Story)

Study: Gender, Other Factors Guide Preemies' Survival Last Updated: 5:24 PM 04/16/08 - A study said doctors now have a better way of helping parents make an agonizing decision: Whether to take heroic steps to save a very premature baby. (Full Story)

Lincoln Children's Zoo Reopens Last Updated: 6:44 PM 04/15/08 - Tuesday was the 43rd year for opening day at the Lincoln Children's Zoo. (Full Story)