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Accidental drowning biggest risk for kids Accidental drowning biggest risk for kids
Obama addresses AP scandal, says leaks can put people at risk Obama addresses AP scandal, says leaks can put people at risk
Aspirin may reduce risk of malignant melanoma

March 11: In one of the largest studies of its kind, new research suggests aspirin could play a role in preventing the most dangerous type of skin cancer – one that's on the rise among women. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.  (Nightly News)In one of the largest studies of its kind, new research suggests aspirin could play a role in preventing the most dangerous type of skin cancer – one that's on the rise among women. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)

Mediterranean diet lowers heart attack risk

Feb. 26: According to a new study released Monday by the New England Journal of Medicine, patients who adopted the Mediterranean diet were 30 percent less likely to have heart attacks and strokes. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. According to a new study released Monday by the New England Journal of Medicine, patients who adopted the Mediterranean diet were 30 percent less likely to have heart attacks and strokes. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (TODAY)

'Trust fall': Man takes risk falling on strangers

Jan. 4: TODAY's Willie Geist takes a look at a viral video showing a man putting his trust into the hands of complete strangers by falling back into them. Most of the time he hits the ground, but occasionally he finds someone with quick reflexes.  TODAY's Willie Geist takes a look at a viral video showing a man putting his trust into the hands of complete strangers by falling back into them. Most of the time he hits the ground, but occasionally he finds someone with quick reflexes. (TODAY)

S.C. taxpayers at risk as cyber-thief swipes data

Nov. 20: A report is expected to be released Tuesday detailing how an unknown cyber hacker broke into South Carolina's computers and stole millions of tax returns from residents dating back years. NBC's Michael Isikoff reports. A report is expected to be released Tuesday detailing how an unknown cyber hacker broke into South Carolina's computers and stole millions of tax returns from residents dating back years. NBC's Michael Isikoff reports. (TODAY)

S.C. taxpayers at risk as cyber-thief swipes data

Nov. 20: A report is expected to be released Tuesday detailing how an unknown cyber hacker broke into South Carolina's computers and stole millions of tax returns from residents dating back years. NBC's Michael Isikoff reports. A report is expected to be released Tuesday detailing how an unknown cyber hacker broke into South Carolina's computers and stole millions of tax returns from residents dating back years. NBC's Michael Isikoff reports. (TODAY)

Smith too much risk this week

Nov. 16: Fantasy Fix: Stay away from Torrey Smith in Week 11 against a tough Steelers defense, but don't be afraid to play Packers WR Jordy Nelson or Bears WR Brandon Marshall. (NBC Sports)Fantasy Fix: Stay away from Torrey Smith in Week 11 against a tough Steelers defense, but don't be afraid to play Packers WR Jordy Nelson or Bears WR Brandon Marshall. (NBC Sports)

Assessing the risk posed by older drivers

Oct. 9: California and five other states require physicians to report patients who present a driving hazard, but some experts say healthcare providers are not really knowledgeable about what circumstances would prevent someone from being a safe driver. NBC's Miguel Almaguer reports.  (Nightly News)California and five other states require physicians to report patients who present a driving hazard, but some experts say healthcare providers are not really knowledgeable about what circumstances would prevent someone from being a safe driver. NBC's Miguel Almaguer reports. (Nightly News)

CDC: Up to 13,000 people at risk from tainted injections

Oct. 9: Health officials continue to investigate the outbreak of a rare type of meningitis that has infected over 100 people so far. NBC's chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, has the latest on the outbreak linked to contaminated steroid injections. Health officials continue to investigate the outbreak of a rare type of meningitis that has infected over 100 people so far. NBC's chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, has the latest on the outbreak linked to contaminated steroid injections. (TODAY)

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