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  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:38 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:38:10 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News 22 month old Morgan Sherrill has a chipped tooth. Jackie Sherrill is her mom. "She reached for me and fell forward and hit her face on the ottoman in front of the couch
    Practically all young children use bottles, sippy cups or pacifiers, but they may not be as safe as parents think. And kids are ending up in the ER.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-05-11 23:20:44 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Research shows the drug Truvada can prevent the spread of HIV in high risk people. A recent three year study found the pill cut the risk of infection over 90 percent in
    An FDA panel is recommending the agency approve the first drug to prevent HIV in healthy people.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-05-10 23:38:22 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Sandra Borras' life is about to change. She hoping after a 45 minute procedure she will finally be able to get a full night sleep and work in her yard. "I like to do yard
    Acid reflux can do serious damage, from causing ulcers to cancer. So getting it under control is critical. 

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 7:35 PM EDT2012-05-09 23:35:10 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News If you want to help people battling cancer, this Mother's Day is the day to do it. Moms on the Run is this Sunday. Online registration closes today. After that, you can
    A fun run is taking place this Sunday. And it's not just fun but it also helps local cancer victims.

  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 7:08 PM EDT2012-05-08 23:08:46 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News In a dark room is a bright spot in the battle against breast cancer. Sono Cine is now available at the Renown Breast Health Center. And it's helping women who have dense
    If you have dense breasts, you're at greater risk for breast cancer. Now Renown is offering a new screening option in conjunction with a mammogram.  

  • Monday, May 7 2012 7:25 PM EDT2012-05-07 23:25:48 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Arthur Chill is devoted to his new bedtime routine. "Place the device in your nostril, and just press down with the adhesive." In a matter of seconds, he tapes two tiny
    Sleep apnea not only leaves you feeling tired, it also increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. Now there's another option for sufferers.

  • Friday, May 4 2012 8:42 PM EDT2012-05-05 00:42:09 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News The Northern Nevada Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Network is hosting two free presentations. They are next Saturday, May 12th from 1-3pm. It will be held at the
    The Northern Nevada Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Network is hosting two free presentations.

  • Thursday, May 3 2012 2:24 PM EDT2012-05-03 18:24:35 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Little Marielle Mirabelli is a happy, playful 8-month-old baby. But her life got off to a scary start. Her mother Rita suddenly went into labor two months early. "I was
    A comprehensive new report shows nearly half a million American babies are born too soon each year.

  • Wednesday, May 2 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-05-02 22:14:57 GMT
    2008 was the best year of Drew Simpson's life. He was an all state baseball player for Reno High School, pitching his team to a state title game. He went on to play baseball at Feather River College.
    Each year about 500,000 people sustain permanent brain and spinal cord injuries. Teens and young adults are at the highest risk for these devastating injuries.
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