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November 19, 2008

Diabetic develops insulin friendly device
Diabetic develops insulin friendly device

The i-port was developed by K.K. Patton, a type 1 diabetic who disliked giving herself insulin injections, but needs about 8 injections a day.


November 18, 2008

Winterizing your skin
Winterizing your skin

  Blustery winds and frigid temperatures, along with dry indoor heating can transform your skin from soft and supple to itchy and flaky.  There are some things you can to protect your skin from the harsh weather.


November 12, 2008

Helping pregnant diabetic women
Helping pregnant diabetic women

If glucose levels are under good control before pregnancy, it will be easier to maintain that control through the pregnancy and after delivery.


November 10, 2008

Diagnosis: Alzheimer’s Disease Hallman fighting for his life
Diagnosis: Alzheimer’s Disease Hallman fighting for his life

    In his 8th year as mayor Harry Hallman is longer struggling with cell phones and remote controls.  His wife Brooke says relief came after months of frustration and many sets of car keys.  He and his family now know he is battling Alzheimer’s.

Birth control to limit squirrel population

University of California, Davis is planning to resort to birth control to try to limit the campus’ rapidly growing squirrel population.

Reporter shares battle with testicular cancer

There may be nothing scarier than to get a cancer diagnosis.


November 06, 2008

Caffeine beats skin cancer
Caffeine beats skin cancer

More than a million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year, making it the most common form of cancer in the United States.  But a new study shows that caffeine might help inhibit, and possibly even reverse some damage to skin caused by the sun.
 

Connecticut dentist goes green.
Connecticut dentist goes green.

Many people have taken steps to go green at home, but have you ever wondered how green your dentist office is? One Connecticut dentist recently opened an eco-friendly office so you can go green the next time you get a filling.


November 03, 2008

Diabetes vaccine on the horizon
Diabetes vaccine on the horizon

The first human is now involved in a study designed to test a potential cure for type 1 diabetes.  So far the disease has killed mice, there is hope that some day it will become an effective vaccine for children against type 1 diabetes.

Study: Teen pregnancy rates tied to TV
Study: Teen pregnancy rates tied to TV

Groundbreaking research suggests pregnancy rates are much higher among teenagers who watch a lot of TV with sexual dialogue and behavior compared with those who have tamer viewing tastes.


October 29, 2008

Fabulous Fish Oil
Fabulous Fish Oil

More people are reeling in fish as part of a healthy diet, and there is a good reason.  Studies say fatty acids in fish are great for the body.

Killer earthquake strikes Pakistan

A Pakistani official says at least 150 people have died in an earthquake in a southwestern province.
   

Generic drugs not all they’re cracked up to be

Most people think switching from a brand name to a generic drug is perfectly safe. But in some cases, patients and doctors say all drugs are not created equal.


October 28, 2008

New flu test provides results in hours instead of days

The machine helps run a test developed by the Centers for Disease Control that can determine in just hours, instead of days, the specific strain of flu a patient has.

Treating Bunions
Treating Bunions

Though a bunion makes it hard to wear trendy shoes, fashion pangs are not the reason to opt for foot surgery.


October 22, 2008

Mitey riders
Mitey riders

North Carolina horse ranch provides therapy for developmentally challenged kids.


October 21, 2008

Hunting Medical Risks

Hunters are at risk for illnesses. A nine-year study of big game hunters in Colorado found nearly half of all the illness visits to the emergency room were for heart problems

Bubbleologist
Bubbleologist

‘Bubbleologist’ teaches Illinois kids life lessons.


October 20, 2008

Bionic arm
Bionic arm

Florida man gets bionic replacement after gator takes his arm.


October 17, 2008

Dog acupuncture
Dog acupuncture

Pets benefit from acupuncture.


October 14, 2008

Sunlight, lack of antioxidants tied to eye disease
Sunlight, lack of antioxidants tied to eye disease

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A combination of sunlight exposure and low blood levels of antioxidants may make older adults more vulnerable to a common vision-robbing disease called age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, researchers have found.


October 10, 2008

New laser treatment for allergies

17 year old Angela Amerson has lived with allergies most of her life, so she came to this new Allergicare relief center to try a new treatment.


October 07, 2008

Double mastectomy by choice
Double mastectomy by choice

Some breast cancer patients consider having both breasts surgically removed a lifesaving decision.

Study: Americans stressed by economy

A newly released survey by the American Psychological Association shows the declining economy is causing stress levels to skyrocket.


October 02, 2008

Children’s Cold Medicines

FDA officials reject ban on cold medicines for youngsters


October 01, 2008

Best Chance To Fight Breast Cancer

Cancer survivors and advocates today applauded members of the S.C. General Assembly for expanding the Best Chance Network, a program providing critical breast and cervical cancer screening for low-income, uninsured South Carolina women.


September 24, 2008

News 2 Medical Report Arthritis Drug Treats Diabetes
News 2 Medical Report Arthritis Drug Treats Diabetes

In a recent study, medical researchers found salsalate may also be useful in treating patients who already have type 2 diabetes.


September 22, 2008

The future of Facebook
The future of Facebook

70 million people a day log onto Facebook, spending 20 billion minutes every month scrutinizing their own pages or those of their countless friends.


September 18, 2008

Female Sexual Dysfunction
Female Sexual Dysfunction

Though we see advertisements targeted at men with erectile dysfunctin, there isn’t much offered to help women with their sexual stuggles.  But that tide is slowly turning. A few doctors are starting to specialize in solving women’s sexual problems.


September 15, 2008

Brain Surgery Through Eyelid
Brain Surgery Through Eyelid

Finding out you have a brain tumor is frightening.  Imagine if your doctor tells you she would like to remove it through your eye?  A few pioneeing surgeons are offering select patients a new twist on brain surgery.

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