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February 21, 2008
Cancer deaths decline
The American Cancer Society reported Wednesday that half a million cancer deaths have been avoided since death rates first started dropping in the early 1990s.
February 18, 2008
Medical: Acupuncture For Kids
Common Flu Myths
February 15, 2008
Obesity brings cancer risk
Researchers find more evidence that obesity brings greater cancer risk.
February 12, 2008
Icy Hot patches recalled
The FDA and the makers of Icy Hot voluntarily recall two products after reports of serious burns following usage.
February 08, 2008
Children given Botox died
The government is warning doctors about Botox.
February 07, 2008
Medical Miracle
A woman in the Lowcountry is making great strides and taking steps few people thought she ever would again. It is a medical miracle.
February 06, 2008
Flu spreading across state
The flu was first confirmed in the state in early January. Earlier this week, state health officials upgraded the flu outbreak to widespread.
Deaths halt diabetes study
Unexpected patient deaths partially halt NIH diabetes study.
February 05, 2008
Obesity fighting implant
The FDA recently approved a new study which uses a small pacemaker-type device to control your appetite.
February 02, 2008
Online Hospital Records
There's now a new way for you to check out area hospitals before you check in. You can now log on to the internet and check health reports for hospitals in South Carolina.
February 01, 2008
War Wounds
A new Army task force report finds as many as one in five soldiers exposed to combat suffers mild traumatic brain injury. They now plan to screen every returning soldier.
Epilepsy drug warning
FDA warns of suicide risk with epilepsy drugs.
January 31, 2008
Pregnancy & cerebral palsy
Compound cuts cerebral palsy in very premature babies.
Super Bowl bad for heart
Super Bowl excitement may be hazardous; doctors note heart attacks during World Cup.
January 28, 2008
Toxic Trailers
Study claims FEMA ignored toxic findings
Licking the Flu
Drop under the tongue could replace needles for flu vaccination
Cold Medicines
Government: Cold meds send about 7,000 children yearly to hospital ERs
Screening Uninsured Women
Statistics show one in eight women will develop breast cancer but they also indicate most uninsured women will find it late.
January 24, 2008
Payments discourage mammograms
Study: Copays lead some women to skip mammograms.
January 23, 2008
Adult vaccines encouraged
CDC wants more adults to get available vaccines.
January 21, 2008
Birthing robot in delivery room
In an effort to reduce problems during delivery, a Troy, New York hospital just added a new staffer, of sorts.
January 18, 2008
New contraceptive label
New precaution added to contraceptive label.
January 14, 2008
Medical Cosmetic Surgery
Heart grown and restarted
Rat heart with cells stripped away and replaced was restarted
Wii used for rehab
The Nintendo Wii does more than entertain kids and adults it can also help patients recovering from a stroke.
January 08, 2008
Popularity and weight control
Study: Girls who felt unpopular gained more weight.
January 07, 2008
Medical: Preventing Seasonal Ills
January 03, 2008
Catching Colds in the Cold
‘Tis the season for sniffles, but doctors say the weather is not to blame.
Fast food calorie count
Burgers, burritos, beverages. We're grabbing food on the run more than ever. But have you considered how many calories you're consuming?
