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Study: Most Sunscreens Do Not Protect

Study: Most Sunscreens Do Not Protect

A Washington-based nonprofit group, has released an study of nearly 1,000 brand-name sunscreens that says four out of five don't adequately protect consumers and may contain harmful chemicals.

Kidney Donation Unites Families, Faiths

Kidney Donation Unites Families, Faiths

Hershey Fellig will get to dance at his daughter's wedding thanks to the kindness of a stranger who donated her kidney to him.

Six Sets of Twins in One Maternity Ward

Six Sets of Twins in One Maternity Ward

On Wednesday, the maternity ward at an Annapolis hospital was hosting six sets of twins, all of them born within a few days of each other.

Menu Makeover for Busy People

Menu Makeover for Busy People

If you want to lose weight and eat healthier, you may need a menu makeover.

Featured Sections

  • Buddy Check 11 -- 11Alive's Karyn Greer wants your help in the fight against breast cancer.
  • ING Georgia Marathon -- Since 2007, 11Alive has proudly partnered with the ING Georgia Marathon.
  • Race for Research -- Join 11Alive's Chris Holcomb and others from the WXIA-TV family to help those with brain cancer.
  • Understanding Autism -- Learn more about the different types of autism, see interviews with experts on the subject, and get your questions answered.

Statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that about one in 150 American children is affected by autism. In Georgia, these statistics are one in 131.


Autism is a developmental disability that is rising in prevalence with alarming speed. It is estimated that more than 10,000 children in the state of Georgia are affected by autism, a disorder of unknown origin that has no known cure.


11Alive.com is proud to present Understanding Autism, a special section devoted to the entire spectrum of autism disorders. Please click here to learn more.


Information from Autism Speaks

Autistic Child Sings on America's Got Talent

VIDEO: Autistic Child Sings on America's Got Talent

Two months ago we told you about a autistic young man who loves to sing, and tonight David Millitello has a chance to show the world his special talent Tuesday night.

March is National Kidney Month. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney failure, you are at risk for kidney disease. Your health care provider can help you get the tests you need to find out if you need to take more active measures to protect your kidneys.


Early kidney disease has no symptoms. Most people don't know something is wrong until their kidneys are about to fail. The only way to tell if you have kidney disease is to get tested. Simple blood and urine tests are used to detect kidney disease.


Kidneys filter your blood. They remove wastes and extra water. When the kidneys are diseased, they stop doing these jobs and wastes build up, damaging the body. If not treated, kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. But you can prevent kidney failure.


Information from the National Kidney Disease Education Program


Go Red For Women celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke. Thanks to the participation of millions of people across the country, the color red and the red dress now stand for the ability all women have to improve their heart health and live stronger, longer lives.


The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, which kill more than 870,000 Americans each year. That's a life every 36 seconds. Furthermore, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of more than 460,000 women every year causing one death per minute.


In 1997, the American Heart Association began a movement when it launched its groundbreaking "Take Wellness To Heart" awareness campaign created by women for women. In February 2004, the association launched Go Red For Women -- extending the effort that began in 1997 -- with a primary goal to educate women that heart disease is their leading cause of death... a fact most women still do not take to heart.


The Go Red For Women movement challenges women to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. Furthermore, the movement plays a leading role in providing women with the tools they need to lead heart-healthy lives.


As we embark upon the fifth year, Go Red For Women harnesses women's energy, passion and power to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease.


For more information, call 1-888-MY-HEART or 678-224-2057, or visit www.americanheart.org
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Healthier Kids

Six Sets of Twins in One Maternity Ward

Six Sets of Twins in One Maternity Ward

On Wednesday, the maternity ward at an Annapolis hospital was hosting six sets of twins, all of them born within a few days of each other.

Staying Fit

Get Fit With 'Retrobics'

Just when you thought it was safe, leg warmers and headbands are making a comeback.  At least they are in the gyms of New York City.

Mental Health

Genetic Testing for Bipolar Disorder?

Imagine spitting into a cup, putting it in the mail, and a few days later finding out if you have a higher risk for mental illness.

Senior Health

Older Folks Don't Benefit From Painkillers

Results from a large government experiment are dimming hopes that two common painkillers can prevent Alzheimer's disease or slow mental decline in older people.

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