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DEC. 23, 2008

LATEST HEALTH NEWS  Brought to you by FDA Issues Warning Over Weight Loss Pills The government is warning you to stay away from nearly 30 weight-loss products that contain unlisted and possibly dangerous ingredients. MORE Shop Online When Looking for Health Insurance A new health care crisis may be on the horizon with people losing coverage as they lose their jobs. MORE Flu Drug Probably Not Going to Help Government health officials said Friday that a leading flu medicine, Tamiflu, might not work against all cases of the flu this year. The most common flu bug right now is overwhelmingly resistant to Tamiflu,... MORE Officials: Dangerous Fake Botox Given to LA Patients A Sunset Strip dermatologist is arrested for injecting patients who wanted to get rid of facial wrinkles with a fake Botox that can cause terrible side effects. MORE Wear a Jacket Indoors, Prevent a Heart Attack There may be another reason to go out and buy that new jacket or to pull that old sweater out of the closet this holiday season. MORE WEATHER TODAY HIGH: 52 LOW: 48   TRAFFIC GREEN HEADLINES Bay Area Pollution Too High for Federal Standards The Bay Area isn't making the grade when it comes to air quality -- and it could mean turning on the thermostat - instead of using your fireplace or a wood stove. MORE Be Green and High-Tech on 2 Wheels You can go 20 miles at 20 mph without pedaling at all but if you feel like getting a little workout, pedal along and the motor will assist you. MORE Obama Picks Bay Area Scientist to Join Team President-elect Barack Obama has turned again to the Bay Area as he continues to add people to his administration. MORE

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