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National Safe Boating Week is May 18-25, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, National Safe Boating Council and National Weather Service. (photo credit: safeboatingcouncil.org)

Listen to The Current’s May 18-19 show: Safe Boating Week, Paddle Against Cancer, Asthma in Tampa Bay, Sykes Our Heroes

Did you miss this past weekend’s edition of The Current? No problem! Click the audio player below to catch the whole episode featuring: Jim Fogle, Public Education Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on […]

2013/05/21

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Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms

Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.

2013/05/17

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Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A

Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.

2013/05/17

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Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming

Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.

2013/05/17

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CDC: 3 Of 5 Pools Tested Positive For Fecal Contamination

The CDC says public swimming pools are contaminated with fecal matter a majority of the time.

2013/05/17

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Officials Say Lack Of Sleep Is Dangerous To Health

The Centers for Disease Control is now calling not getting enough sleep “a public health epidemic.”

2013/05/17

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