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Serena Williams raises eyebrows and breast cancer awareness

Oct 17, 2018 5:00 AM EDT

Rochelle Dean,

Tennis icon Serena Williams joins the “I touch myself project” to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.

Study: Obesity set to overtake smoking as leading preventable cause of cancer in women

Obesity is set to overtake smoking as the leading preventable cause of cancer in women

Oct 14, 2018 6:00 AM EDT

CNN,

CNN- A new study out of the United Kingdom indicates that obesity is set to overtake smoking as the leading preventable cause of cancer in women. Andy Rose has this health minute. Categories: Health, Local News, News Tags: Health minute Related Consumer Recalls: Health Minute Test that teens took decades ago could help detect… New rule changes how a college…

Study says: Pregnant women should still get the flu shot

Oct 12, 2018 7:00 AM EDT

Alondra De La Rosa,

Researchers say getting a flu shot is an easy way to protect the health of an unborn child. ABC’s Stephanie Ramos has the latest.

Myths about breast cancer exposed

Oct 12, 2018 5:00 AM EDT

Alondra De La Rosa,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Across the nation, organizations go the extra mile during the month of October to bring attention to breast cancer. Breast cancer can be found in both men and women and ABC’s Kim Hutcherson worked to separate fact from fiction. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Health

American Red Cross to open shelters as Hurricane Michael approaches

Oct 10, 2018 4:34 PM EDT

Rochelle Dean,

The American Red Cross is preparing to open shelters for those who need alternative places to stay during the storm. Click here to see which locations are available near you.

Dorn VA’s home away from home

Oct 9, 2018 6:22 PM EDT

Rochelle Dean,

Governor Henry Mcmaster’s wife is the new honorary chair of a fundraising effort to help Veterans to live comfortably while they get medical treatment.