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Opening ceremonies took place early Friday morning at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Walkers covered 20 miles Friday, with a stop for lunch at La Jolla Shores and on to Mission Bay.

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A new study says some women no longer need annual pap smears to screen for cervical cancer. One doctor tells CBS 2's Anne State the new recommendations are leaving out something very important.

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They say some women may only need pap smears every two years, not every year. Kelly McPherson reports.

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A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to receive their degrees has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts. Todd Quinones reports.

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For the second time this week, changes in health care guidelines have caused some confusion and anger. CBS 2 HD's Sean Hennessey breaks down what you need to know about new cervical cancer screening recommendations.

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Staff at a Raleigh assisted living center left residents to care for themselves, and neglected their nutritional and personal care needs, according to a report last month by the state Division of Health Service Regulation.

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Following recommended mammogram cutbacks, are calls for fewer Pap smears.

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ABC's Dr. Timothy Johnson and Jonathan Karl discuss the week's health news.

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First came the controversial guidelines on breast cancer screenings, now come the recommendations that women scale back on cervical cancer testing as well. CBS 2's Dr. Holly Phillips has the story.

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The change in pap smear and mammogram guidelines has some women confused, frustrated, & even feeling sidelined when it comes to their own health. As CBS 2's Christine Sloan reports, some are concerned insurance will stop covering the tests.

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Even more controversy and confusion over key women's health issues - two days after a change in mammogram guidelines, there's another suggestion to reduce cancer screenings, this time pap smears. CBS 2's Dr. Holly Phillips reports.

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The Health Team's Dr. Allen Mask clarifies new recommendations for cervical screenings.

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A panel has come out with new recommendations for women when it comes to getting screened for cervical cancer; KDKA's Dr. Maria Simbra reports.

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Dr. Siegel sorts out new screening guidelines for cervical cancer

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Every Friday, 5 on Your Side highlights the top- and bottom-scoring restaurants in health inspections.

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Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually; say new guidelines that conclude that's enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer.

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Dr. Cynara Coomer looks at some of the stories that made headlines for the week of Nov. 15 on FoxNewsHealth.com

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Controversial new guidelines about frequency of test for women

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Buying a 3-month supply of prescription drugs cuts costs by nearly 30 percent.

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Can you imagine having a map of your genes on a CD? How about a hologram of your doctor that appears right in your own home? Sound impossible? Well, get ready to take a journey into the future of medicine

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Dr. Manny discusses the new mammogram recommendations and other heath headlines on "Imus in the Morning"

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First mammograms, now pap smears - new guidelines suggest women need fewer pap smears to catch slow-growing cervical cancer. Doctors say better science has led them to this conclusion. CBS 2's Magee Hickey has more.

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Debate over new Pap smear guidelines

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Cindy Naugle, 61, won a record-breaking $300 million verdict against tobacco giant Philip Morris USA by arguing that the company concealed health information about its cigarettes.

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Group suggests new guidelines for cervical cancer screenings

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A new recommendation from experts suggests women need fewer pap smears.

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Hospitals and colleges report decreasing numbers of swine flu cases.

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Local health officals will be holding a series of H1N1 vaccine clinics around the area on Saturday; KDKA's David Hall reports.

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There are new guidelines for another crucial cancer test for women. This time the changes involve the screening test for cervical cancer, known as a pap smear. CBS 2's Magee Hickey is live with more.

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Task force says they will try to do a better job explaining revised guidelines.

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Dr. Alan Greene has 5 tips to get a toddler to eat a balanced diet.

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A new report says concession stand snacks may be making you fat.

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Answers to some of your most pressing medical questions sent to ABCNews.com.

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They received some of the worst health inspections scores in the city of Dallas. Now, some of those restaurants let CBS 11 into their kitchen. Have they changed their ways or did they fail again?

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A controversial new study on mammorgrams advises against teaching self-exams. But one breast-cancer survivor couldn't disagree more. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports.

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Fingernails are a window into overall health. Depending on their texture, shape, color and strength, the condition of your nails provides important clues about illness. CBS 2's Dr. Holly Phillips has the details.

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Santas around the world have more to worry about this year than simply making their lists and checking them twice. With the H1N1 virus spreading so fast, there are serious concerns about Santas' health. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports.

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The DEP says there's a significant health hazard coming from the privately-owned Hanover Township sewage system; KDKA's Mary Robb Jackson reports.