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Celebrity baby names: Mila, Adele gain popularity

Aug. 31: Celebrity-inspired names are topping the charts in the U.S. and U.K., with names like Bristol, Adele, Iker, and Kellan getting huge boosts in popularity thanks to a few famous faces. NBC's Savannah Guthrie reports and Pamela Redmond Satran of Nameberry.com reveals the most popular baby names. Celebrity-inspired names are topping the charts in the U.S. and U.K., with names like Bristol, Adele, Iker, and Kellan getting huge boosts in popularity thanks to a few famous faces. NBC's Savannah Guthrie reports and Pamela Redmond Satran of Nameberry.com reveals the most popular baby names. (TODAY)

IV vitamin treatments gain popularity

July 17: A treatment popular with professional athletes is becoming mainstream. WRC's Doreen Gentzler reports. A treatment popular with professional athletes is becoming mainstream. WRC's Doreen Gentzler reports. (NBC News)

Decoding the popularity of 'Downton Abbey'

Jan. 9: Behind the scenes with the creator of the highly acclaimed British drama on PBS. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports.  (Nightly News)Behind the scenes with the creator of the highly acclaimed British drama on PBS. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports.  (Nightly News)

Health foods gain popularity in 2012

Jan. 9: TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer shows some under-the-radar health foods that are starting to gain big buzz, including pumpkin and chia seeds, protein powders, and truffle and grapeseed oil. TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer shows some under-the-radar health foods that are starting to gain big buzz, including pumpkin and chia seeds, protein powders, and truffle and grapeseed oil. (TODAY)

'Compounding' pharmacies gaining popularity

Aug. 9: Some pharmacies are going back to customizing medications. WTVJ'S Diana Gonzalez reports. Some pharmacies are going back to customizing medications. WTVJ'S Diana Gonzalez reports. (NBC News)

Tattoos made with ashes grow in popularity

April 29: Tattoos made with the cremated remains of loved ones are growing in popularity. WKYC-TV's Monica Robins reports. Tattoos made with the cremated remains of loved ones are growing in popularity. WKYC-TV's Monica Robins reports. (NBC News)

iPads push bounds of Apple's popularity

Oct. 5: Apple is proclaiming that iPads have the fastest-ever adoption rates among even their best-selling products. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)Apple is proclaiming that iPads have the fastest-ever adoption rates among even their best-selling products. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

Democrats tap first lady's popularity for support

Sept. 22: The White House announced that Michelle Obama will campaign in six states where several Senate Democrats are facing tough battles this midterm election. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports. The White House announced that Michelle Obama will campaign in six states where several Senate Democrats are facing tough battles this midterm election. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports. 

Gen. Petraeus popularity to be tested on new front

June 23: By tapping the more popular Gen. David Petraeus to replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal in his Afghan command, the White House hopes to tap into the waning goodwill of the American public toward the war in Afghanistan. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski and Richard Engel report.  (Nightly News)By tapping the more popular Gen. David Petraeus to replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal in his Afghan command, the White House hopes to tap into the waning goodwill of the American public toward the war in Afghanistan. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski and Richard Engel report. (Nightly News)

Whale meat growing in popularity at Japanese restaurant

June 18: A Japanese restaurant owner says whale meat is growing in popularity at his restaurant because of its low price. Alex Witt reports.  A Japanese restaurant owner says whale meat is growing in popularity at his restaurant because of its low price. Alex Witt reports. 

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