Boston Surgeons Complete Heart Transplantation Training
(:29) Two Boston surgeons can start recruiting patients to receive a self-contained artificial heart. The Boston Globe reports that doctors Gregory Couper of Brigham and Womens and Gus Vlahakes of Mass General have finished their training to implant the AbioCor.

Wish Granted for Grafton Boy
(2:22) A Grafton, Massachusetts, boy, who suffers from cerebral palsy, recently witnessed his wish come true. The Starlight Childrens Foundation installed a hot tub in 8-year-old Eric Bissells backyard. NECNs Tina Detelj has the story.
HealthCheck: News About Children
(1:56) NECNs Jeniene Phillips reports on the expected lifespan for babies born this millennium, the effect of Ritalin on toddlers, and the impact of breastfeeding on intelligence.
Teen Suicide and Depression
(3:18) Dr Harold Koplewicz, of the NYU Child Study Center, joins Leslie Gaydos with advice for parents on preventing teen suicide and recognizing depression. You can check out the website www.nostigma.org for more information.
New Englanders Face Early Allergy Season
(2:00) Have you been suffering from watery eyes, a runny nose, or congestion in the past week? Well the early spring weather that came to New England has spawned an earlier than usual allergy season. NECNs Shannon Ogden has the story.
A New Way To Fight Allergies
(2:20) Many deal with allergies this time of year. Some with serious allergies have to get a shot. However, in Europe, there is a simpler alternative. ABCs John McKenzie has details.
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