WTOC - Health

Study: 1 in 7 home kitchens would flunk inspection

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:52:00 EDT

A new study suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants.

Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum to host 5K run

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:43:00 EDT

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum is hosting a 5K run to benefit the restoration of the museum's B-17 bomber called the City of Savannah.

Dr. Drew to attend addiction studies conference

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:51:00 EDT

A nationally known addiction specialist will be attending the fourth Georgia School of Addiction Studies conference.

Uncertainty over Medicare pay sets doctors on edge

Sun, 30 May 2010 11:21:00 EDT

For the third time this year, Congress is scrambling to stave off a hefty pay cut to doctors treating Medicare patients - even as the Obama administration mails out a glossy brochure to reassure seniors the health care...

Report: Trans fat limits lead to healthier foods

Fri, 28 May 2010 20:10:00 EDT

Holy fish sticks! Scientists finally have some good news about fat in our foods.

Move afoot in Congress to ban drop-side cribs

Tue, 25 May 2010 10:10:00 EDT

The baby crib, usually a safe haven for little ones, became a death trap for 6-month-old Bobby Cirigliano.

New strategy may be last shot to get rid of polio

Sun, 23 May 2010 14:30:00 EDT

For years, the world has been on the brink of wiping out polio, the deadly disease that can paralyze and kill children.

Dramatic surge seen in kids hospitalized with MRSA

Thu, 20 May 2010 19:55:00 EDT

The number of children hospitalized with dangerous drug-resistant staph infections surged 10-fold in recent years, a study found.

Study on cell phone link to cancer inconclusive

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:55:00 EDT

If there's one lifestyle tool that's ubiquitous, from American cities to remote villages of the developing world, it's the mobile phone.

Research links pesticides with ADHD in children

Thu, 20 May 2010 01:16:00 EDT

A new analysis of U.S. health data links children's attention-deficit disorder with exposure to common pesticides used on fruits and vegetables.

Scientist inspired by Dalai Lama studies happiness

Mon, 17 May 2010 15:16:00 EDT

After hearing about his cutting-edge research on the brain and emotions through mutual friends, the Dalai Lama invited Richard Davidson to his home in India in 1992 to pose a question.

Lawmakers review structure of state health agency

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:55:00 EDT

Associated Press - October 14, 2009 6:55 AM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers plan to review the structure of the state agency that handles both health and environmental...

Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:09:00 EDT

People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests.

Workers bear larger share of health premium costs

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:49:00 EDT

Workers are paying a larger portion of their health insurance costs as businesses shift more of the burden to their employees to help ride out the economic downturn, an annual study shows.

US grapples with bedbugs, misuse of pesticides

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:09:00 EDT

A resurgence of bedbugs across the U.S. has homeowners and apartment dwellers taking desperate measures to eradicate the tenacious bloodsuckers, with some relying on dangerous outdoor pesticides and fly-by-night...

Double hand transplant patient shows new hands

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:09:00 EDT

The recipient of a rare double hand transplant says he feels "fantastic" and can wiggle fingers on both his new hands.

Can home cooking be hazardous to your health?

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:49:00 EDT

Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?

New test seen as big advance in diagnosing TB

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:29:00 EDT

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Medical Writer Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the...

Journal editors question sale of diet pill Meridia

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:29:00 EDT

Editors of a top medical journal call Meridia "another flawed diet pill" and question whether it should stay on the market as a study shows it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with heart problems.

Benefits seen for high-risk women in ovary removal

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:29:00 EDT

Surgery to remove healthy ovaries gives a triple benefit to high-risk women: It lowers their threat of breast and ovarian cancer, and boosts their chances of living longer, new research suggests.

Time to get your flu shot, but just one this year

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:29:00 EDT

It's flu-shot season already, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated. There is even a new high-dose version for people 65 or older.

Aging vets' costs concern Obama's deficit co-chair

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:29:00 EDT

The system that automatically awards disability benefits to some veterans because of concerns about Agent Orange seems contrary to efforts to control federal spending, the Republican co-chairman of President Barack...

H1N1 vaccine made available to all groups

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:24:00 EST

The Coastal Health District will now be offering the H1N1 vaccine to anyone 6-months-old and older.

Hotline created for H1N1 information

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:56:00 EST

Residents in the Coastal Health Distict can now get information on the H1N1 flu 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1.888.497.8444.

H1N1 kits: are they worth the price?

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:51:00 EST

With just a few strokes of the keyboard and a couple clicks of the mouse, you can find countless products said to prevent the spread of Swine Flu.

New rules for St. Joseph's/Candler and Memorial Health

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:05:00 EST

St. Joseph's/Candler and Memorial Health have new rules regarding hospital visitors for due to the season and H1N1 flu.

Frequently asked questions about the safety of the H1N1 vaccine

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:43:00 EST

As you are preparing to protect yourself and your family from the 2009 H1N1 flu, you may have questions about the safety of the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccines. Here are some frequently asked questions to help inform you about the H1N1 flu vaccine.

What you should know about your PPO

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:46:00 EDT

About a third of all PPO members eventually run into a problem. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself.

Over 45 million Americans now lack health insurance

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:01:00 EST

In the first six months of this year, 45.4 million Americans of all ages -- or 15.1 percent of the population -- had no health insurance, according to new National Health Interview Survey statistics released Wednesday.

Medicare Part D: What to expect this open enrollment period

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:56:00 EST

Seniors enrolled in private, standalone Medicare prescription drugs plans (PDP) could encounter significant changes this open enrollment period, began Sunday, November 15.

Insured kids with uninsured parents miss needed health care

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:29:00 EDT

Children with health insurance coverage are more likely to miss necessary health-care services if their parents are uninsured, new research shows.

Health tip: get ready for baby's bath

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT

A bit of preparation can make bath time less stressful for parents and safer for baby.

Americans blind to the obesity epidemic

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:47:00 EDT

Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds.

Double-dose Plavix benefits certain patients, study finds

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:44:00 EDT

More isn't necessarily better when prescribing the two drugs commonly used to treat patients who are in danger of having a heart attack, Plavix (clopidogrel) and aspirin, a new study suggests.

Diabetes drug Metformin linked to lower lung cancer rate in mice

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:43:00 EDT

A drug widely used to treat high blood sugar in type 2 diabetics may hold some promise in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung cancer, according to extremely preliminary findings in a mouse study.

To not sleep, perchance to shorten your life

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:43:00 EDT

Shortchanging yourself on sleep could shave years off your life if you're a man.

Health tip: don't drive after drinking

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Drinking and driving is not only against the law, but it's a major threat to your health -- and that of others on the road.

Babies born late may face small cerebral palsy risk

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:16:00 EDT

Infants born preterm or later than term are at slightly greater risk of developing cerebral palsy, Norwegian researchers report.

Casual sex can lead to long-term relationships: study

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:15:00 EDT

People who "hook up" for casual sex can have as rewarding a long-term relationship as those who take it slowly and establish a meaningful connection before they have sex, says a new study.

Health tip: signs that people with dementia shouldn't drive

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:12:00 EDT

People with dementia may no longer be able to drive safely. Recognizing this may be a very difficult conclusion, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says.

East Coast should prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:43:00 EDT

Residents of the U.S. East Coast need to take steps to prepare for Hurricane Earl, say Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials.