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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Most people associate ultrasounds with pregnancy, but they also can be a valuable tool in the fight against cancer. Learn the benefits of sonograms when finding breast cancer. Watch video.
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Viagra study suggests little blue pill could help women on depression meds
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Viagra is one of the top-selling sexual performance drugs for men, but could it also help women? A new study suggests the answer is yes. Women suffering from decreased sexual function as a result of antidepressant medication showed improvement when given Viagra. Watch video.
Misunderstandings about autism add to the challenge
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
National radio talk show host Michael Savage called autistic children brats. Now, he says his comments were meant as criticism against the medical community. People who deal with autism daily says it's not a general label because there are no two autistic kids alike. Reporter Alana Rocha explains how the comments hurt the kids working to overcome their condition. Watch video.
FDA finds salmonella strain in jalapeno pepper
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A significant break into a months-long investigation of a salmonella outbreak. Government inspectors have found the same salmonella strain responsible for a nationwide food-poisoning outbreak in a Mexican-grown jalapeño in a Texas plant. What the FDA's food safety chief says about the discovery. Watch video.
Skin infections in children on the rise; antibiotic resistance may be to blame
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Serious skin infections in children have risen dramatically in recent years, almost doubling. Skin infections sent 67,000 American children to the hospital in 2006 alone. Who's at highest risk for this type of hospitalization, and what trend in another age set is alarming health professionals. Watch video.
St. Francis makes donation in memory of beloved volunteer
Monday, July 21, 2008
Learn how Meals on Wheels will benefit as a result of Krista Wagner's efforts. Watch video.
Too much sleep increases risk of stroke, study suggests
Friday, July 18, 2008
New research finds the amount of sleep women get is linked to their stroke risk. Those who typically get more sleep than average or typically sleep less than average both face a higher risk for stroke. Find out why. Read story.
FDA declares it's OK to eat tomatoes
Friday, July 18, 2008
Federal health officials gave tomatoes a green light Thursday. Why Americans shouldn't get overconfident about the safety of some foods. Watch video.
Life-saving bracelet keeps track of loved ones
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Many families are getting their hands on a life-saving bracelet that keeps track of loved ones. They're meant to help children with autism and elderly family members. How these bracelets are keeping both young and old close to home. Watch video.
Physical activity study shows more kids growing into unhealthy adults
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
One of the largest studies ever on American kids and exercise is out. How a nation of young couch potatoes is getting more overweight as the kids grow older. Watch video.
High blood pressure, even only slightly, can pose dangerous risks
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
High blood pressure increases the odds of heart attack, stroke and other circulatory diseases. However, new findings suggest that even slightly elevated blood pressure can raise these risks, even in young people. What causes the arteries to harden and what people can do about it. Watch video.
DNA tests available at local stores
Monday, July 14, 2008
Finding out the paternity of a child is now as easy as going to the local grocery store. DNA test kits are on sale in the Capital City, even selling out in some stores. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew finds out where they're sold, and what one local expert thinks about this over-the-counter offering. Watch video.
State unveils plan to control, prevent diabetes
Monday, July 14, 2008
A new statewide program to fight diabetes will depend in large part on convincing Kansans to take better care of themselves. Just how many Kansans are or will likely be dealing with diabetes. Read story.
Kansas launches free mercury collection program
Monday, July 14, 2008
Mercury has been widely used in thermometers, blood pressure manometers, switches and other products, and now the Kansas Department of Health and Environment want to help contain these devices containing harmful mercury. Read story.
Gender disparity emerges from skin cancer study
Monday, July 14, 2008
Cases of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, have more than doubled in the United States since 1973. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be more than 62,000 people diagnosed this year alone. Why a new study shows risk is rising particularly fast among young women. Read story.
Lowering blood pressure could help with dimentia
Friday, July 11, 2008
As America ages, one big concern is the potential rapid increase in dementia, which can affect as many as 1 in 5 people over the age of 80. But as ABC's Doctor Timothy Johnson tells us a new study suggests that simple blood pressure treatment could lower dementia risk among the elderly. Watch video.
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