Health Report from NBCSandiego

AUG. 22, 2008

LATEST HEALTH NEWS  Brought to you by Ala. To Charge Obese Workers $25 Monthly Overweight state workers in Alabama who don't show progress slimming down or controlling other problems could pay more for insurance. MORE Pepperoni-Flavored Hot Pockets Recalled A Kentucky company is recalling about 215,660 pounds of frozen stuffed pepperoni pizza sandwich products. MORE Vytorin-Cancer Link Concerns U.S. Reps. Some in Congress want a speedy review of a cholesterol drug's possible ties to cancer. MORE Ohio Woman Swims 325 Miles For Charity A 21-year-old woman went on a bit of a swim in hopes of brining attention to the estimated 1 billion people without clean drinking water. MORE Do Ear Aches Lead To Obesity? Nerve damage from ear infections leads some people to want fattier foods, a researcher says. MORE WEATHER TODAY HIGH: 74 LOW: 67 TOMORROW HIGH: 76 LOW: 67 LATEST VIDEOS NFL Hall Of Famer Dies Three days after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, NFL Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw dies. WATCH NOW Star, Olympian Share Similar Battle Actress Christina Applegate announced she recently had a double-mastectomy. Medical Correspondent Peggy Pico explains why other women, including an Olympic Gold Medalist, call it a "Champion's Choice." WATCH NOW Olympics Inspire Fitness Craze Local gyms report a surge in workouts and new membership since the Olympic games began. WATCH NOW

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