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Medical Moments: Uninsured Americans and bug bites threatening people's health
Last Updated: 8:18 AM 07/03/09 - A new report shows nearly 44 million Americans were uninsured last year. Experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed survey data. In other health news, bugs are out in full force his summer. Most bites are more annoying than dangerous, but they can lead to health problems. (Full Story) |
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New report shows obesity is on the rise
Last Updated: 8:57 AM 07/02/09 - A new obesity report is out. As a nation, experts say we're still putting on far too many pounds, but in some areas, the weight gain has leveled off in the last year. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moments: Heart stem cells and cardiac arrest survival
Last Updated: 9:00 AM 07/02/09 - Doctors are using a patient's own stem cells to repair his damaged heart. Also, a new study looking at Medicare patients who suffered cardiac arrests shows the odds of anyone surviving such an attack are slim. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moments: Marriage ages, participating in medical research & a wheelchair powered by brainwaves
Last Updated: 8:14 AM 07/01/09 - New statistics show Americans are waiting longer to get married, but a majority will tie the knot at some point in their life. In other health news, from vaccinations and flu shots to cutting edge surgical techniques, medical research has made the world a healthier, safer place to live. And, a group of Japanese researchers say they've developed a wheelchair that can be driven by signals from the user's brainwaves. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moments: Prostate cancer screening, link between heart and mental health & FDA vote
Last Updated: 12:19 PM 06/30/09 - A new study suggests it may be better to not screen for prostate cancer in certain patients because it could do more harm than good. In other health news, researchers are looking into a link between heart health and mental health. Also, almost three dozen experts are scheduled to vote on whether combination cold medications should be pulled from the market. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moment: Treatment options for back pain
Last Updated: 12:17 PM 06/30/09 - Back pain inflicts 90% of adults at some time in their lives. There are treatment options that can have people back on their feet and pain-free. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moments: Talking with your baby and eating right to prevent pancreatic cancer
Last Updated: 12:16 PM 06/30/09 - Teach your baby to talk not just by talking to them, but by talking with them. In other health news, a diet high in fat may increase your risk for pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moments: Stroke recovery & HIV diagnosis
Last Updated: 8:11 AM 06/26/09 - People who suffer a stroke may be able to recover initially, but a new study finds they're likely to become dependent on someone else over the next five years. In other health news, the CDC says people with HIV are being diagnosed too late in the disease process, and not enough is being done to screen high school students. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moment: Swimmer's ear a growing summer trend
Last Updated: 8:09 AM 06/26/09 - It's that time of year again when pediatricians see a spike in the number of ear infections. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moment: Brain power
Last Updated: 8:11 AM 06/25/09 - The number of senior citizens in the country has doubled since the turn of the last century, and in the next two decades, one in five Americans could be over the age 65. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moments: Migraine affects on brain and diagnosing appendicitis
Last Updated: 8:03 AM 06/24/09 - Migraines with aura may leave a permanent mark on the brain. That’s according to a new study. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moment: Urinary incontinence more common than most think
Last Updated: 8:02 AM 06/24/09 - Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing problem, and many people don't tell their doctor about it. But the truth is that it's common, and one simple treatment option can restore the quality of life that was once lost. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moment: Networking website for veterans
Last Updated: 8:13 AM 06/23/09 - The latest figures show more than 300,000 veterans are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with some form of post-traumatic stress disorder. Recently, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled a new social and professional networking website. The website’s geared at helping vets. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moments: Music therapy and test results
Last Updated: 8:13 AM 06/23/09 - A new study finds music can have a physical effect on heart rate and blood flow, opening the door for new treatments for heart disease and stroke. In other health news, a new study finds if you have an abnormal test result after visiting the doctor, there's a 1 in 14 chance you won't find out. (Full Story) |
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Medical Moments: Green Tea Benefits & FDA Deal with Government
Last Updated: 8:36 AM 06/22/09 - There's preliminary evidence green tea may be beneficial for men with prostate cancer. (Full Story) |
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