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Starving for a Cure: Woman fasts for 48 hours to raise awareness about scleroderma

Starving for a Cure: Woman fasts for 48 hours to raise awareness about scleroderma

Erika Pompa's cousin suffers from an auto-immune disease that often prevents her from eating, so Pampa is raising awareness by fasting and putting on a fundraising event.

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Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Maine

Former President George H.W. Bush was taken to the hospital in Maine after experiencing low blood pressure and fatigue. Bush is awake and alert.

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Judge: Medical marijuana can be smoked

Those allowed to use medical marijuana could only previously do so using oils, sprays, droppers, vaping or edibles.

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Donating blood could win you free Whataburger for a year

By donating blood this summer, you can help those in need and get a chance to win free Whataburger for a year.

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Arizona dad develops app to prevent hot car deaths

An Arizona father has developed a tool for parents to help prevent hot car tragedies.

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Arizona dad develops app to prevent hot car deaths

An Arizona father has developed a tool for parents to help prevent hot car tragedies.

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H-E-B issues olive recall

Check your fridge... H-E-B has issued a recall for olives sold in all its stores. The "H-E-B ode to olives sliced salad olives" were sold in ten ounce jars with a "best by" date November 3, 2019.

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Heat safety: Stay hydrated as 100-degree days arrive in SA

You'll especially want to avoid exercising in the afternoon.

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Girl who can't feel pain battling insurance company

Gabby Gingras' story has been viewed around the world. What her doctors deem as necessary surgery is being denied payment by her health insurance company.

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H-E-B issues olive recall due to possibility of glass in jar

H-E-B issued the voluntary recall due to the possibility of glass inside the 10-ounce jars.

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51-year-old veteran with ALS: "Enjoy every day"

The number of people affected by ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, continues to grow in Texas. Last year the Texas chapter of the ALS Association treated close to 1,250 patients.

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May is ALS awareness month

Last year the Texas chapter of the ALS Association treated close to 1,250 patients. Eyewitness News reporter Jeremy Baker joins us in the studio.

HEALTH