weather is next. >> dr. kim hammond from falls road animal hospital is here to answer your pet questions. e-mail petquestions@wbaltv.com. or just visit our website, wbaltv.com. >> now, you're a 11 insta- weather-plus forecast with meteorologist tony pann. >> it is turning out to be a beautiful day. forties and some of the western suburbs. not cold enough for frost, but by the end of the week, that may be the case. beautiful right now. 68 in sykesville, 65 in taneytown. you guys will probably sneak into the low 70's. everybody else will make it into the mid-70's. you can see some warmer temperatures off to the south here. this will slide up towards us for friday and saturday. temperatures will go above average. we should make it into the upper 70's and maybe the low 80s on friday and saturday. if you don't like the cool stuff the next couple of days, things will change just a little bit. these are fair weather clouds. no precipitation around us now. showers and thunderstorms across the great lakes. these will

away has spread to the bay area, dozens of people got sick in asia and now a case in oakland, dr. kim mulvihill looks at the symptoms an unusual way doctors are treating it. >>> at kaiser oakland medical center doctors a man examine a young asian woman with a persistent cough, the test reveal a bizarre surprise and unusual bacterial infection and organisms in with patients with advanced aids >>> we did a biopsy in fact everywhere we poked with a needle she started to leak this organism from her body >>> she did not have hiv kaiser specialist dr. roger baxter >>> it the more we treated her the worst she didn't >>> she received every antibiotic and that it worse and nothing worked >>> and it seemed she was being eaten alive she was clearly dying >>> and dr. baxter called the national institute of health for help she was asked to go back east >>> in this young woman from oakland doctors detected a strange new disease and unusual illness that crops up in adulthood damages the immune system and makes patients unable to fight infection >>> a mysterious disease >>> since 2000 for his tea

dr. kim mulvihill explants there's a twist >>> light to moderate drinking can be good for your help a new study takes a look researchers studied 67 men at risk for heart disease they ate the same diet plus beverage revlon and non alcoholic red wine or 3 ounces of liquor. all of the man tried all the beverages there was a little reduction in red wine face and no chain up drinking it jan, after drinking on alcoholic red want a six point drop in systolic and two point drop in diastolic blood pressure. this cardiologists at ucsf: >>> something in red wine but not the actual alcohol that was helping to lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular profile, which frankly was disappointing >>> went very powerful anti oxidants found in red wine and non alcoholic red wine it helps lower blood pressure but alcoholic reduces the benefit. is it time to swap your cabernet for the non alcoholic version the doctor says more study is needed. >>> all the studies suggest that people who drank one glass o

dr. kim mulvihill with the story >>> 36 year-old heidi is a high risk for breast cancer >>> both my mother and grandmother are survivors >>> she does monthly exams but still worries >>> i love there to be a guarantee if i find i have and i will be ok >>> results of a study of breast cancer genetics could offer hope scientists have identified for distinct types of breast cancer one couldn't resembled ovarian cancer it could suggest the dna matters breast cancer surgeon says a new way of thinking about cancer and treatment. >>> it shows us what may not be treating specifically breast cancer or ovarian cancer or other kinds in the future would look at the gene signals and treating patients based on the gene mutations are in the tumor >>> some breast cancers may be treated with drugs used for ovarian cancer maybe even lung cancer >>> that is possible >>> breast cancer action says patients need more effective treatments she's pleased about the findings >>> more treatments not the end all or be

there is a twist dr. kim mulvihill explains >>> light to moderate drinking can be good for your health and the study takes a closer look out 67 men were studied for heart disease they ate the same dive + beverage including one and non alcoholic read one or 3 ounces of gen. all the men tried of a beverages there was little reduction in blood pressure and no change what drinking gin however drinking on alcoholic want the biggest effect a 6 point drop in systolic and diastolic blood pressure ucsf cardiologists >>> the study suggests there some pink and red wine but not the actual alcohol that was helping to lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular profile which was disappointing. >>> powerful anti oxidants found in both red wine and non alcoholic read one they held lower blood pressure but alcohol reduces the benefit cell is a time to swap your favorite cabernet? the doctor says more study is needed >>> all the studies that suggest drinking one glass of wine per day likely to live longer with better h

dr. kim, cbs 5. >> procrastinators at the polls are going to get a break. governor brown signed a bill allowing people to register to vote up until and on election day. however the law will not go into effect for at least another two years. 10 other states allow some form of same-day registration and voting. currently california cuts off voter registration 15 days before an election. >> last night mitt romney told 60 minutes that his campaign does not need a turnaround. today the republican nominee plowed ahead with his economic message, and it president obama for comments he made on the same tv program. hundreds of flag-waving supporters greeted mitt romney as he taxied to a rally in pueblo colorado. the gop candidate is looking for votes in the battleground state where a new poll shows president obama with an edge. >> the american people cannot afford four more years of brought obama and that is why i will become the next president of united states space. >> mitt romney pounced on the president's 60 minutes interview where he used the phrase " bump in the

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dr. kim with more on what many had suspected and provide some time now. did wastes turned his eight seasons in the nfl kevin turner had this id collisions some so hard to miss has been. simmering interior is mac few spots. now the 43 year-old as badly als or lou gehrig's disease. the new study finds players like turner may be more likely to die from diseases such as als and alzheimer's disease which damages the cells in the brain. the weights three times the risk of dying from these causes than you would expect from the general population. >>> studies suggest that had injuries on the field may lead to neurological problems but the researchers said the study stopped short of dry night conclusion. the study looked at more than 3400 retired players who played for the nfl between 1959 and 1988 for five years are more. the nfl says has taken significant steps to address head injuries and protect players. >>> to help with some of the changes will eventually to concussions. patients with the disease eventually lose control of the muscles needed to move this week

tonight, dr. kim shows us how one man's story might help make a difference. >> alberto loves to cook and eat but he was not always so slim >> people say that because i went through this transformation and lost a much weight that they think i don't eat at all >> his journey began 21 years ago in el salvador. as the first grandchild he got whatever you wanted >> my first nickname was the fat little boys >> then, at a mass of culture shock when they move to the bay area. he became withdrawn, addicted to television and food. by 13 he weighed more than 200 lbs. >> i didn't speak english but i could eat this donna and it is my decision and i control that >> what he could not control was his diabetes and cholesterol >> that was a major breaking point and i don't want to die it but i've have to change my lifestyle >> he signed up for an innovative program >> when kids come to the program we always tell them that joining is really going to be up to them >> 8% lose weight including alberto >> it was a 180 d

dr. kim on the hidden health benefits even if you only eat a little bit is. high blood pressure is a serious medical condition that could lead to heart attacks struck or kidney failure. one inter-american has the problem. cardiologists dr. rita says one way to reduce the risk so you could think of as medicine for your body. a new report shows how your group could be just what the doctor ordered researchers fallen nearly 2000 individuals for 15 years and found those who added yogurt to their diet or 30 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure so how much your to the east not much as 6 oz serving of low-fat yogurt twice a week did the check. also that measure the force applied against the artery is increasing less which is a good thing. and and why no one note knows why your does this nutritionist says this is a miracle food. >>> allied traditional yogurts with lots of active cultures. it is packed with calcium and pro bionics and the new greek restrained yogurt is especially versatile. >>> now you can use it for cooking or dressings or depths. as goo

forever tonight the personal story of a bay area psychiatrist who face the death of his teenage son dr. kim mulvihill of that loss convinced him his profession has got one thing all wrong. >>> graveyards full of grief and loss, but here on mt. tam applies in marin county brightly colored in wills marked the spot where a child's life is celebrated >>> how do you memorialize a child? it has been will all- around its a memorial and celebration of life >>> and dr. phil wilson lost his eldest son to cancer >>> and extraordinary an ordinary boy >>> he was 12 when he was diagnosed with leukemia after treatments and a failed transplant he died during this time this boy lived an amazing life >>> once the leukemia struck it was fully in passion as a human being he was determined to be alive and live well and leave his mark >>> he lifted weights joined swim team and became an artist and taught its debt about rock- and-roll >>> he was much more devoted to being as smart and present and as alive as a human being could be taught me and others a lot about that. >>> this father shares his son's story

dr. nancy young, executive director, children and family futures, irvine, california. erica asselin, family support specialist and medication-assisted treatment advocate, fresh start, square one, holyoke, massachusetts. dr. kim sumner-mayer, senior advisor, phoenix house center on addiction and the family new york, new york. fran, what is the definition of family within our society currently? that's a very good question. family has changed, the definition. we used to think of family as two parents living in a house with two children and probably a pet or two. now, we have a wide variety of families. we have families that are one parent, single parent, being raised by friends, being raised by grandparents, relatives of all sorts. the good thing about that is it brings the ability of a lot of diversity, a lot of ethnic cultures are different, and i think that across america we have a lot better chance to have families describe themselves in the way that is most comfortable for them. and, na

dr. kim is here to answer your pet questions with a big great dane when we come back. first a look at some of the events going on around town. >> welcome back. this is sherman. >> this is sherman. >> he's aching for mommy. >> he's a-year-old great dane. come here. >> he is huge. >> he is huge. come here. >> she or he? >> he. >> ok. anyway. how are you? >> good. how are you you've got your hands full. >> we're a bill of a fan here. >> go o's. >> the collar with the coast the oriole collar. >> let's get right to the questions. my 17-year-old cat seems to be confused crying and unaware of where she is. can cats get a form of also himer's? >> probably not. there are lots of reasons for that. you're probably only hearing half of that. but if it's only happening at night. you want to see what's around the perimeter if there's noise from the neighbors or things like that. we're teaching sherman how to sing for christmas. she really wants her mother. sherman is saying i love wbal tv. >> i can understand him. >> good old sherman. >> all right. if we can get another question in

joining us now to answer your pet questions every day, dr. kim hammond. a special guest. this is polo. and polo is a mix, a schnoodle, a snickers, a something. we don't know exactly what. >> poodle mixed with something are very popular now. >> this is a good one. >> they're good mixes. they seem to be really nice dogs. >> really strong and healthy. mixing a dog is good. you get a lot of good genes from mixing a dog. real sweetheart. >> couple questions here. is it normal for a neutered male cat to try to mate with a neutered female cat? and, how do i stop the behavior if i'm adding that you can stop the behavior. >> let's talk about normal. let's talk about normal. it's weird. weird. but it is normal. and in the animal population, you know, animals do things for different reasons, but their scent, their smell. even though you neuter an animal they still have a residual amount of hormones and chemicals inside their bodies. they can't get pregnant but they can be attracted sexually. it's normal. >> the lingers effect. doesn't hurt anything? >> right. doesn't hurt anything.

joining us to answer your pet questions is dr. kim hammond and special large guest. >> this is remy. this is dog power. the indy racers have horsepower, this is dog power. we unleashed 660 horses in baltimore and i want to tell you, those guys can drive. jimmy vassar, unbelievable. if you don't go to the races while you're in baltimore, you missed a huge event. tagliani, all great guys. >> your practice is primarily small animals, right? >> this is about as big as they get. >> as opposed to farm animals. >> see how calm this dog is. this is what a well trained dog is all about. you've got train your dog. these dogs are magnificent when they're trained and they're just the opposite when they're not. >> if not, he'd be a problem. >> like my brother-in-law's dog who has a rottweiler that's not trained. sorry, bill. >> we have a female beagle, our writer says, who gets so excited every time someone comes over that she urinates even after she's been outside. >> we call that submissive urination. you have to go to your veterinarian to m

host: let's take some calls for dr. edward kim of carolinas healthcare system. we're trying to learn a few other aspects about the host cities that the conventions are being held in. james is in mississippi. good morning. caller: good morning. please host: go ahead -- host: please go ahead. caller: i am a disabled veteran. i have to go so far away. you don't have committed the haveh-care -- you don't community health care. and it should be that we should be able to go -- if we needed something, we should be able to go to a local hospital and get the test done. ism what i've seen, the care great, but you have to drive so far. host: dr. kimm? guest: james, i work in the v.a. hospital myself and i applaud you. the point you brought up is important. he has to drive a long distance to get his care. that heightened exactly our message and one reason i left the best cancer center in the country to come here. the opportunity in establishing a hospital network that gives access to patients who have cancer throughout an entire network over two different states was appeali

in a story that you will only see on cbs 5, dr. kim looks at the symptoms and the unusual way that doctors are treating it. >> at the oakland medical center, doctors examined a young asian woman with a persistent cough. x-rays show a problem, and diagnostic tests reveal a surprise, an unusual bacteria infection, an organism often seen in patients with advanced aids. >> we did a biopsy of furlongs in the areas around her lungs, every one of them grew the same organism. in fact, everywhere that we poker with a needle, she started to leak this organism out for body. >> but she did not have hiv. the infectious disease specialist dr. roger baxter ... >> the more we treated her, the worst she did. >> he gave her every ton of antibiotic but nothing worked. >> it was like she was a medium for this organism, and was being eaten alive by it. she was clearly dying. >> dr. baxter called the national institutes of health in maryland for help, the scientists ask him to send the patient back to them and he did. >> what they found was amazing, in

and president of the world bank dr. jim kim and the president of wal-mart are going to be there at the opening to talk about-- . >> jon: does he greet people as they walk in? >> no, he hires unemployed senior citizens like me to do that. but... . >> jon: all right, fair enough. >> but look, here's why he is coming. and i got him to change his schedule to come for this reason. wal-mart has deployed more photo voltaics on their building than any other company in america. they are the number one solar company in america now. and they also run some of their buildings with wind energy. and they also have cut their packaging. and i want him to describe what i am trying to get people to think about, which is, most people make money and decide i want to do something good. that's a noble and good thing. they have decided instead to go back to square one and say what good do we want. we want to avoid the worst consequence of global warming. we want to cut our energy bill, we want to make it more predictable over the long run. how

and president of the world bank dr. jim kim and the president of wal-mart are going to be there at the opening to talk about-- . >> jon: does he greet people as they walk in? >> no, he hires unemployed senior citizens like me to do that. but... . >> jon: all right, fair enough. >> but look, here's why he is coming. and i got him to change his schedule to come for this reason. wal-mart has deployed more photo voltaics on their building than any other company in america. they are the number one solar company in america now. and they also run some of their buildings with wind energy. and they also have cut their packaging. and i want him to describe what i am trying to get people to think about, which is, most people make money and decide i want to do something good. that's a noble and good thing. they have decided instead to go back to square one and say what good do we want. we want to avoid the worst consequence of global warming. we want to cut our energy bill, we want to make it more predictable over the long run. how

kim swong, medical director of scan health plan, john tallent, chief executive officer, and marcia gold, senior fellow at mathematics policy research. mr. cosgrove you are now recognized for five minutes. >> good morning, chairman herger and members of the subcommittee. i am pleased to be here as we discuss medicare cost plans which offer medicare beneficiaries an alternative to the service program. for many years private health plans have played an important role in benefits for beneficiaries. currently 36 million medicare beneficiaries, one in four, receive their health care from such plans. today i would like to discuss our recent work in three areas related to medicare health plans. let me start by summarizing our work on quality programs for m.a. plans and c.m.f. demonstrations. we would like to foster high-quality health care, for plans that achieve high quality rating. however, instead of implementing these provisions, c.m.s. implemented the quality bonus payment. this three-year demonstration makes recipients eligible, increases amounts, and phases in bonuses. it is expected to

edward kim with the levine cancer institute in north carolina will discuss healthcare in the state. it all begins live with your phone calls at 7:00 a.m. eastern here on c-span. >> during the republican and democratic conventions, we're asking middle and high school students to send a message to the president as part of this year's c-span student cam video documentary competition. in a short video, students will answer the question, what's the most important issue the president should consider in 2013? it's a chance to win a grand prize of $5,000, and there's $50,000 in total prizes available. c-span's student cam video competition is open to students grades six through 12. for complete details and rules, go online to studentcam.org. >> last night, the democrats officially named barack obama as their presidential candidate. the nominating speech was made by former president bill clinton. the former president argued for re-electing barack obama, saying he's cool on the outside, but burns for america on the inside. before bill clinton, delegates heard from senate candidate elizabeth w

. >> chair kim: thank you. >> good afternoon, commissioners. my name is dr. derek cur. the removal of bruce wolfe from the sunshine task force was an act of political retaliation. it was also a slight to the disability community. there's a way to resolve all of this to make peace torques put it behind us. thank you. >> chair kim: thank you. is there any other public comment on this item? seeing none, put is now -- okay. if you'd like to speak for public comment, please do step up so i know that there are folks that would like to speak. if there are any others, please do line up. >> well, i just see even, when you appoint wolfe, the damage has already been done. you've already gutted the sunshine ordinance task force. i mean do we have any faith in the sunshine ordinance task force with the new members that you appointed? i don't think any of them or the majority of them know anything about the regulation of sunshine ordinance. so you've already destroyed it, even with wolfe on board. you hear the lady yelling at the public speakers? it's a violation. she's not supposed

who have had to deal with the kids in the past and what they have to say, kim? >> well, everyone who is dr dropping off the kids this morning all say the same thing, thank good it is all over, and huge relief is a way to characterize the way as kids return to the classroom across the entire city, and 350,000 schoolchildren elementary age and high school age and the parents dropping them off and getting back into the routine. this is what we heard from a parent and a teacher. >> it feels great. i'm very happy for them, for everyone concerned, yes. but it does feel -- it is a great feeling. >> i am excited for them to go back. they were a little restless, but you know, it was for a good cause i think. >> reporter: the contract itself the teachers say it is not a perfect deal, but something they can live with and again the mood we are dealing with overall, and i was inside talking to the princip principal, and she said it is a lot like the first day of school. the kids are very excited to be back as are the teachers as well. ashleigh. and imagine to be one of the t

i'm kim knight. a great smile gives you confidence. these days there is so much going on in the world of cosmetic dentistry. i wanted to bring along dr. block from crossroads dental arts. beautiful smile experts. thank you for being here. >> thank you for having me. >> how has there been so many changes recently? what's different? >> cosmetic dentistry many things have changed. our techniques, materials, technology so we can perform these procedures changed. that helped us to help with the cost of dentistry. the cost of cosmetic dentistry has become more affordable because we have so many procedures we can give to our patient's choices. >> least evasive and most evasive. let's touch on that. >> one of the least evasive and least expensive procedures we can do in cosmetic dentistry is whitening your teeth. sometimes we recontour and whitening. sometimes patients need a lift and they are happy. >> it makes you feel better when your teeth look pretty. >> how about invisiline. >> it is the alternative to braces. not only adults but teenage

this is according to kim kardashian. the other day kanye west tweeted i just [ censor bleep ] kim kardashian. >> wow. [ applause ] >> stephanie: okay. here is another complete waste of space -- [♪ "world news tonight" theme ♪] >> stephanie: dr. drew appears on a sirius radio show and he said he doesn't fault chris brown for beating rihanna -- >> his fists hit rihanna's face. >> stephanie: i'm not saying there is a bad person here. these are human experiences. >> computer says naaaa. ♪ you are an idiot ♪ >> stephanie: it was her fault she didn't have an umbrella present. now this is current. monica lewinski writing a tell all. >> stephanie: wow, i think we have heard it all. >> stephanie: let's go to denise in chicago. welcome. >> caller: hey, steph i have just been turned on to your show, and you are just like the cat's meow. you guys are all great. to laugh at all of this crap going on. i'm a person -- a cancer survivor. i have just been laid off, and i have no health insurance and i would like to invite ann rom