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<p>NBC33TV anchor Valentina Wilson takes a look at a possible obesity virus. Looking at a pathogen called AD-36, may help doctors find the cause of some cases of obesity and help find a way to combat the growing obesity problem in Louisiana.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>The office of Attorney General Jerry Brown has dismissed an increasing number of criminal cases against defendants suspected of elder abuse, while cutting back on surprise inspections to investigate violence and neglect in nursing homes. A California Watch review of elder abuse prosecutions found Brown's office in sharp contrast with his predecessor, Bill Lockyer, who made similar cases a top priority during his two terms. In addition to dismissing abuse prosecutions already in motion, Brown's office has filed fewer new cases per year than Lockyer's office.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Julie Small's in-depth investigation of dangerously poor health care in California's prisons finds some progress after a lawsuit put prison health in the hands of a federal receiver, but much more needs to be done.</p>

<p>The growing number of aging baby boomers reaching 60 is putting a strain on California's health care services aimed at helping low-income citizens.</p> <p><!-- Below is only used by KNS --> <!-- /is only used by KNS --> <!-- below for ap registry --></p>

<p>Weston facility overcrowded, records show; staff overworked, union says</p>

<p>How an enormous wastewater treatment plant wound up near a small town's historic district.</p>

<p>It can be tough to remind a young diabetic to check their blood sugar 12 times a day, so drug maker Bayer has developed a new game to make the measurement less of a drag.</p>

<p>Marketplace's Caitlan Caroll and a few members of the staff tried to take the edge off with "downer drinks," non-alcoholic beverages that help you relax and unwind.</p>