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Nearly 1 in 20 Americans over 50 have fake knees

Doctors know the number of knee replacement operations has surged in the past decade, especially in baby boomers. But until now, there was no good fix on the total number of people living with them.

Legalize pot? Washington state votes this November

Rep. Sam Hunt, who chairs the House committee considering Initiative 502, said Thursday that the Legislature would not act on it, meaning it would appear on the November ballot.

Calorie Bargains: LifeStraw, Chocolate Mini VitaCakes and More

The Diet Detective's latest calorie bargains including the Weight Watchers Dark Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream Bars, Fudgy Chocolate Mini VitaCakes and more!

Life lessons from a woman given 3 years to live almost a year ago

Life was picture perfect for Jane Baumgart: a wonderful marriage, two beautiful children and a career as a nurse. Then doctors told her she had ovarian cancer - and less than 3 years to live.

'What he did was amazing at the time. In retrospect, it's still amazing'

The daredevil downhill skier in him still craves going fast even if his body no longer permits it. A series of strokes have all but immobilized the skier who once lived life on the edge.

Doctors telling more adults: Get out and exercise

A new study shows more and more U.S. adults are being told by their doctor to get off their duffs and exercise.

'There's nothing more important really than living another day'

In July 2010, Natalie found out she had bone cancer. Since then, she's gone through several rounds of chemotherapy.

Oregon study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's

The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a Eugene, Ore. study of people with Parkinson's disease.

Slim Down with Seth: 15 weeks down, life to go

Fifteen weeks have gone by since Seth Wayne decided to start trying to lose weight. What a difference change can make.

Do pets make you smile? Get their teeth checked

Veterinarians are asking pet owners to show their animals a little love this month. February is national Pet Dental Health Month.