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Judge: POM Wonderful used deceptive ads

5:06 PM, May 22, 2012

A federal administrative judge has ruled that POM Wonderful used deceptive advertising with its claims that its pomegranate juice could treat or prevent heart disease, prostate cancer and other illnesses.

Judge: POM deceptively marketed pomegranate juice

12:59 AM, May 22, 2012

A federal administrative judge has ruled that POM Wonderful used deceptive advertising with its claims that its pomegranate juice could treat or prevent heart disease, prostate cancer and other illnesses.

From hunger to good health

4:20 AM, May 19, 2012

Wholesome Wave Georgia is targeting low-income families and encourages them to shop at farmers markets. The goal is to improve access to fresh, healthy locally grown produce and make it affordable.

What's in the water that got Aimee Copeland sick???

9:55 PM, May 18, 2012

Many have asked what was in the Little Tallapoosa River that got Aimee Copeland so sick? We wanted to know too, so we took a sample a got it tested.

Pay up! Teachers bet on Relay for Life

12:38 PM, May 18, 2012

Three teachers and the principal at Labelle Elementary School made a bet they never thought they'd have to pay. They promised their kids if they could raise $1,000 on their own for Relay for Life, they'd use permanent hair dye to honor cancer survivors.

Autism Walk is personal for 11Alive family

12:15 PM, May 18, 2012

11Alive Kids and Schools reporter Donna Lowry and Chief Meteorologist Mike Francis will emcee this weekend's Autism Walk at Atlantic Station. For Mike's family, it's much more than a good cause.

FDA warns about Z-Pack antibiotics

7:00 AM, May 18, 2012

The Food and drug Administration has issued a warning about the antibiotic Zithromax. It's been prescribed for everything from sinus problems to bronchitis.

Protect yourself from the flesh eating bacteria

6:36 PM, May 17, 2012

Aimee Copeland's fight for life continues to be one of the most common Internet searches in our area. But on Thursday, we noticed a shift. People wanted to know not just about her condition, but also about the illness itself.

Study: 96% of restaurant entrees exceed USDA limits

8:41 AM, May 17, 2012

A whopping 96 percent of main entrees sold at top U.S. chain eateries exceed daily limits for calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat recommended by the USDA.

New mom battles flesh-eating bacteria

7:01 AM, May 17, 2012

Lana Kuykendall is a paramedic, so when a rapidly spreading red and black bruise appeared on the back of her leg after giving birth to twins, she knew something was wrong.

US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids

12:25 AM, May 17, 2012

For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.

Copeland's doctors believe flesh-eating bacteria has stopped spreading

9:46 PM, May 16, 2012

The father of Aimee Copeland, the UWG student who lost her leg last week to a flesh-eating bacteria, spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon in Augusta.

New study: Coffee drinkers may live longer

5:24 PM, May 16, 2012

Coffee lovers are a loyal crowd. Most pour out their morning cup of java for the flavor, the aroma, and the accompanying jolt of energy, rather than the health perks.

Soldier provides graduation day surprise for little sister

A Georgia soldier's first trip home in almost a year was a special one as she paid a surprise visit to her little sister's high school graduation.

12:41 AM, May 26, 2012

Campsite Or Backyard BBQ, The Snakes Are Out.

The mild winter has been a boon for folks who enjoy the outdoors, but be warned: the warm weather has lured snakes out of hiding earlier than normal as well.

11:39 PM, May 25, 2012

Judge recommends ban on Xbox 360 sales

An administrative law judge with the International Trade Commission has recommended a ban on Microsoft's Xbox 360 in the United States.

11:56 AM, May 25, 2012

Whitfield County Sheriff: "Where's Sonny Neal?"

Investigators still looking for Dalton man suspected of killing his wife and her grandfather.

5:25 PM, May 25, 2012

Fire destroys Canton apartment complex

Cherokee County fire fighters responded to an apartment complex fire Friday afternoon.

11:12 PM, May 25, 2012

Dunwoody mom is a model for flesh eating bacteria victim Aimee Copeland

Becky Springer, 44, battled a different kind of bacterial infecton than Aimee Copeland, but she faced a similar outcome.

12:19 PM, May 23, 2012

Atlanta woman suing over mistaken arrest

An Atlanta woman is suing a long list of defendants after she was arrested by mistake and spent 53 days in jail. She filed a lawsuit with Fulton County Court on Friday. 

9:37 PM, May 25, 2012

Andy Copeland talks about his daughter Aimee's progress

Thursday morning Aimee's dad told 11Alive his daughter is tired and resting. She's had two surgeries in three days, and it's taken a lot out of her, he says.

7:21 AM, May 25, 2012

Anderson Cooper kicks guest off talk show

Anderson Cooper said he was so disgusted by a guest on his daytime talk show that he kicked her off the stage Tuesday.

3:35 PM, May 23, 2012

Ex Fulton County prosecutor arrested on drug charges

A former assistant district attorney with the Fulton County District Attorney's office has been arrested. 

9:31 PM, May 24, 2012
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