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Strange Twist in Stem Cell Research

Some stem cell lines allowed for use in research under the Bush administration are now off limits to researchers under a policy set up by President Obama.

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Special Coverage of the National Healthcare System Debate on AM 1370

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 10:00pm

NPR’s Health Policy Correspondent Julie Rovner and guests review today's White House meeting on the future of our health care system.

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H1N1 Flu Concerns: From One Extreme to the Other

The Monroe County Health Department held another vaccination clinic at the Dome Center in Henrietta this week to prepare people in case there is another wave locally.

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WXXI Healthy You Forum on Child Health

Sun, 02/28/2010 - 7:00pm

Child Obesity is one of the area's biggest health concerns. Watch this program (now available online) to find out more about child obesity, its prevalence and causes in our community, and learn about community resources to help keep you and your family healthy.

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Dr. Christiane Northrup: Menopause and Beyond on WXXI-TV

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 12:00pm

Women's Health Pioneer Dr. Christiane Northrup teaches women the "Wisdom of Menopause" in a New PBS Special geared to dispel myths about "The Change".

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Soda Tax Still Planned for NY

Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines is Governor Paterson's top Lieutenant in the fight to win acceptance of a tax on sugared soft drinks.

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Another H1N1 Clinic Scheduled

The Monroe County Health Department has scheduled another H1N1 flu vaccination clinic for later this month.

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Fighting Childhood Obesity

First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a new effort to fight childhood obesity - and she spoke one-on-one with PBS' Jim Lehrer about her plans.

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Second Opinion: Taking Charge of Your Healthcare "Forever Young" on WXXI-TV

Sat, 02/13/2010 - 3:00pm

Our panelists discuss how we age and how we might extend life by focusing on improving the quality of our lives as we age.

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The Horse Boy, an Independent Lens film

Tue, 04/27/2010 - 7:00pm

WXXI invites you to its third Community Cinema event, a free monthly screening series featuring  films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens.

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