Richmond County Schools and the Medical College of Georgia are using their resources to test the air children breathe, while waiting at the bus stop. MCG researchers will test diesel exhaust released from school buses, and school officials will make sure the buses are clean and fully inspected. WJBF-TV News Channel 6's Sheena Bodie has the story.

 

Research on the cholesterol drug was presented at Europe's biggest medical summit, this week. Researchers there say there is no credible evidence linking the drug to cancer. They call correlating numbers a "fluke," but an editorial in the influential New England Journal of Medicine says the safety of the drug is indeed in doubt.

 

As you make your Labor Day weekend plans, don't forget to make time to tune into the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, right here on WJBF-TV News Channel 6. Erin Allen lives in Evans, and she's one of Jerry's precious kids. Jennie Montgomery has her story.

 

It's the number one problem for 13 million women in the U.S. It's called "Stress Urinary Incontinence." Simply put, they are unable to make it to the bathroom in time. WJBF-TV News Channel 6's Renita Crawford tells us about a new and improved procedure that's putting a stop to a leaky problem.

 

SC State School Superintendant Jim Rex is in colorado, this week, talking about what South Carolina is doing in our schools to fight childhood obesity. WJBF-TV News Channel 6's Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, tells us about one new program in just its third day, Tuesday, that's the only one of its kind in the state.

 

In a WJBF-TV News Channel 6 Medical Report, we take a look at hereditary cancer testing and if it's right for you. If you could find out early if you could develop breast cancer would you want to know? Renita Crawford has the story of one woman's decison to have genetic testing, and the dramatic decrease of her chances of getting breast cancer again.

 

We have the latest on Gardasil. It's a drug that's been on the market for about 2 years, and could help prevent cervical cancer, but new reports are saying it may not be all that it claims. Now, one local doctor behind the research is trying to clear up the controversy. WJBF-TV News Channel 6's Barclay Bishop has the details.

 

Since it's approval, 8 million American girls, and young women, have received the Gardasil vaccine. Now, many are rethinking whether the cervical cancer drug is worth it. Sharyn Alphonsi has more in a WJBF-TV News Channel 6 Medical Report.

 

College campuses across the nation are buzzing with debate over the drinking age. More than 100 schools around the nation are asking Congress to consider lowering the drinking age to 18, in an effort to curb binge drinking. USC-Aiken was asked to join the movement. Some say it's a good idea...others feel it's just a shot in the dark. Count on WJBF-TV News Channel 6's Joy for both sides of the issue.

 

An estimated 3,000 women spent some time taking care of themselves, Saturday. The 9th annual Care Fair for Women was held at Augusta State University. Women pampered with salon makeovers, and shopping opportunities from local vendors. Representatives from Doctors Hospital were also on hand, providing free health screenings.