http://www.wmdt.com/category/38921/health Stories, tips and videos to help you stay healthy. en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WMDT Health 15 health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22280711/cellphone-use-may-reveal-your-dominant-brain http://www.wmdt.com/story/22280711/cellphone-use-may-reveal-your-dominant-brain?t=2013-05-18T10:03:52Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 18 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22261238/angelina-jolie-will-have-ovaries-removed-to-lower-chances-of-cancer-report http://www.wmdt.com/story/22261238/angelina-jolie-will-have-ovaries-removed-to-lower-chances-of-cancer-report?t=2013-05-16T10:05:38Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 16 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/22257530/gene-variations-may-explain-weight-gain-among-men-women http://www.wmdt.com/story/22257530/gene-variations-may-explain-weight-gain-among-men-women?t=2013-05-15T15:01:08Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands. _Health - Dieting http://www.wmdt.com/story/22236985/rich-cougar-sugar-daddy-stereotypes-might-not-mirror-reality http://www.wmdt.com/story/22236985/rich-cougar-sugar-daddy-stereotypes-might-not-mirror-reality?t=2013-05-14T10:33:55Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 14 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22233843/nearly-half-of-high-schoolers-text-while-driving-survey http://www.wmdt.com/story/22233843/nearly-half-of-high-schoolers-text-while-driving-survey?t=2013-05-13T15:03:21Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 13 May 2013 15:03:00 EDT Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22216371/obesity-crisis-may-be-fueling-big-jump-in-sleep-apnea-cases http://www.wmdt.com/story/22216371/obesity-crisis-may-be-fueling-big-jump-in-sleep-apnea-cases?t=2013-05-10T15:00:00Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 10 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests. _Health - Cardiovascular http://www.wmdt.com/story/22196805/fast-food-hasnt-gotten-much-healthier-study-says http://www.wmdt.com/story/22196805/fast-food-hasnt-gotten-much-healthier-study-says?t=2013-05-09T09:52:42Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 9 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says. _Health - Nutrition http://www.wmdt.com/story/22193543/money-motivates-weight-loss-one-step-at-a-time http://www.wmdt.com/story/22193543/money-motivates-weight-loss-one-step-at-a-time?t=2013-05-08T14:59:44Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 8 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study. _Health - Blood Pressure http://www.wmdt.com/story/22164466/more-kids-diagnosed-with-mental-health-disabilities-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/22164466/more-kids-diagnosed-with-mental-health-disabilities-study-finds?t=2013-05-07T10:19:26Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 7 May 2013 10:19:00 EDT Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22170462/many-parents-texting-phoning-while-driving-their-kids-survey http://www.wmdt.com/story/22170462/many-parents-texting-phoning-while-driving-their-kids-survey?t=2013-05-06T15:02:30Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 6 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22144271/only-1-in-5-americans-gets-enough-exercise-cdc http://www.wmdt.com/story/22144271/only-1-in-5-americans-gets-enough-exercise-cdc?t=2013-05-03T10:02:25Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 3 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows. _Health - Exercise and Fitness http://www.wmdt.com/story/22140894/white-house-to-challenge-ruling-on-unlimited-access-to-morning-after-pill http://www.wmdt.com/story/22140894/white-house-to-challenge-ruling-on-unlimited-access-to-morning-after-pill?t=2013-05-02T14:59:10Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 2 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it would appeal a federal judge's order to eliminate any age restrictions on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22128397/fda-approves-morning-after-pill-without-a-prescription http://www.wmdt.com/story/22128397/fda-approves-morning-after-pill-without-a-prescription?t=2013-05-01T14:59:02Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 1 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One-Step for use as emergency contraception by girls and women aged 15 and older. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22117093/many-stroke-patients-dont-call-911-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/22117093/many-stroke-patients-dont-call-911-study-finds?t=2013-04-30T14:59:01Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:59:00 EDT More than one-third of people having a stroke don't call 911, even though that's the fastest route to potentially lifesaving treatment, a new study reports. _Health - Cardiovascular http://www.wmdt.com/story/22108880/hiv-cure-looks-promising-danish-scientists-contend http://www.wmdt.com/story/22108880/hiv-cure-looks-promising-danish-scientists-contend?t=2013-04-30T11:21:16Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:21:00 EDT Danish scientists testing a novel HIV treatment in human trials contend that they're confident their strategy will result in a cure for the AIDS-causing virus, according to news reports. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22105645/pediatrician-group-issues-home-birth-policy-statement http://www.wmdt.com/story/22105645/pediatrician-group-issues-home-birth-policy-statement?t=2013-04-29T14:59:13Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:59:00 EDT The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement on home births that includes a recommendation that there be a caregiver who's present solely to take care of the newborn. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22087055/dont-blame-parents-for-sins-of-the-child http://www.wmdt.com/story/22087055/dont-blame-parents-for-sins-of-the-child?t=2013-04-26T14:58:49Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT When the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings were identified as two brothers -- one of them a teenager -- many parents wondered, "Who raised these boys?" _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22075714/most-americans-oppose-soda-candy-taxes http://www.wmdt.com/story/22075714/most-americans-oppose-soda-candy-taxes?t=2013-04-25T14:58:42Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline. _Health - Dieting http://www.wmdt.com/story/22063988/many-americans-breathing-cleaner-air-report http://www.wmdt.com/story/22063988/many-americans-breathing-cleaner-air-report?t=2013-04-24T14:58:35Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows. _Health - Allergies http://www.wmdt.com/story/22052173/prescription-drug-abuse-up-among-us-teens-survey http://www.wmdt.com/story/22052173/prescription-drug-abuse-up-among-us-teens-survey?t=2013-04-23T14:58:27Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, with a new survey showing that 24 percent of high school students -- more than 5 million kids -- have abused these medications. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22040703/docs-to-teens-cinnamon-challenge-prank-dangerous http://www.wmdt.com/story/22040703/docs-to-teens-cinnamon-challenge-prank-dangerous?t=2013-04-22T14:58:19Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER. _Health - Allergies http://www.wmdt.com/story/22016114/people-happier-when-they-get-more-sex-than-their-friends-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/22016114/people-happier-when-they-get-more-sex-than-their-friends-study?t=2013-04-19T11:25:24Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:25:00 EDT A hefty chunk of your happiness may depend on whether you believe you're having as much sex as your peers are, new research suggests. _Health - Sex_Relationships http://www.wmdt.com/story/22012682/man-arrested-in-tainted-letter-case-officials-report http://www.wmdt.com/story/22012682/man-arrested-in-tainted-letter-case-officials-report?t=2013-04-18T14:58:38Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT A Mississippi man has been arrested in connection with the sending of letters suspected of being tainted with the deadly toxin ricin to President Obama and a Republican senator, federal agents said Wednesday night. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22001201/drunk-driving-not-the-only-way-alcohol-leads-to-teen-deaths-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/22001201/drunk-driving-not-the-only-way-alcohol-leads-to-teen-deaths-study?t=2013-04-24T09:20:30Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Less than one-third of the 4,700 annual underage drinking-related deaths in the United States result from road crashes, according to a new study. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21990260/boston-bombing-injuries-like-a-war-zone http://www.wmdt.com/story/21990260/boston-bombing-injuries-like-a-war-zone?t=2013-04-16T10:20:17Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:20:00 EDT Authorities were searching Tuesday for suspects and motives behind the twin bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon that killed three people and injured more than 140 others. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21968960/do-teens-who-sleep-in-stay-slimmer http://www.wmdt.com/story/21968960/do-teens-who-sleep-in-stay-slimmer?t=2013-05-10T10:19:23Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:46:00 EDT The more sleep teens get, the less likely they are to be overweight, a new study finds. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21952864/changes-to-psychiatrys-bible-could-widen-definition-of-adhd http://www.wmdt.com/story/21952864/changes-to-psychiatrys-bible-could-widen-definition-of-adhd?t=2013-04-13T08:58:05Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:58:00 EDT Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21942166/unemployments-toll-can-be-heartbreaking http://www.wmdt.com/story/21942166/unemployments-toll-can-be-heartbreaking?t=2013-04-11T14:58:01Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT As anyone who's lost a job can attest, stress and worry often quickly follow. But the health of your heart after unemployment can also take a tumble. _Health - Anxiety http://www.wmdt.com/story/21930554/do-drug-company-reps-tell-your-doc-everything-about-side-effects http://www.wmdt.com/story/21930554/do-drug-company-reps-tell-your-doc-everything-about-side-effects?t=2013-04-10T14:58:28Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Drug company salespeople provide family doctors with little or no information about the harmful effects of medicines they are promoting, a new study says. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21918520/many-americans-skipping-meds-to-save-money-cdc-says http://www.wmdt.com/story/21918520/many-americans-skipping-meds-to-save-money-cdc-says?t=2013-04-09T14:58:20Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Cash-strapped Americans often skip doses of pricey prescription drugs or take less than was prescribed by their doctor, new research shows. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21902126/compound-in-red-meat-energy-drinks-may-have-heart-disease-link http://www.wmdt.com/story/21902126/compound-in-red-meat-energy-drinks-may-have-heart-disease-link?t=2013-04-08T14:58:17Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests. _Health - Cardiovascular http://www.wmdt.com/story/21889325/less-salt-more-potassium-061-millions-of-lives-saved http://www.wmdt.com/story/21889325/less-salt-more-potassium-061-millions-of-lives-saved?t=2013-04-06T09:57:57Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 6 Apr 2013 09:57:00 EDT Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies. _Health - Blood Pressure http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273294/high-frequency-noise-boosts-math-skills-in-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273294/high-frequency-noise-boosts-math-skills-in-study?t=2013-05-17T11:24:03Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 17 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273299/1-in-5-us-kids-has-a-mental-health-disorder-cdc http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273299/1-in-5-us-kids-has-a-mental-health-disorder-cdc?t=2013-05-17T11:10:09Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:00 EDT As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report. _Health - Anxiety http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273298/eyelash-extension-adhesives-may-cause-bad-reactions http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273298/eyelash-extension-adhesives-may-cause-bad-reactions?t=2013-05-17T10:53:31Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 17 May 2013 10:53:00 EDT Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections. _Health - Allergies http://www.wmdt.com/story/22219119/look-for-new-improved-sunscreen-labels http://www.wmdt.com/story/22219119/look-for-new-improved-sunscreen-labels?t=2013-05-17T10:50:25Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 17 May 2013 10:50:00 EDT New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say. _Health - Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273300/most-americans-say-no-to-smoking-in-their-homes-cars http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273300/most-americans-say-no-to-smoking-in-their-homes-cars?t=2013-05-17T10:44:43Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking. _Health - Allergies http://www.wmdt.com/story/22269908/fitness-in-middle-age-may-help-shield-men-from-cancer-later http://www.wmdt.com/story/22269908/fitness-in-middle-age-may-help-shield-men-from-cancer-later?t=2013-05-16T15:00:40Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates. _Health - Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/22257531/erectile-dysfunction-tied-to-long-term-narcotic-use-in-men http://www.wmdt.com/story/22257531/erectile-dysfunction-tied-to-long-term-narcotic-use-in-men?t=2013-05-15T15:01:09Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22245465/angelina-jolie-has-preventative-double-mastectomy http://www.wmdt.com/story/22245465/angelina-jolie-has-preventative-double-mastectomy?t=2013-05-14T11:24:39Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 14 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/22233842/a-little-formula-might-help-breast-feeding-for-some-babies http://www.wmdt.com/story/22233842/a-little-formula-might-help-breast-feeding-for-some-babies?t=2013-05-13T15:00:21Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22208652/many-seniors-suffer-mental-decline-in-silence-cdc http://www.wmdt.com/story/22208652/many-seniors-suffer-mental-decline-in-silence-cdc?t=2013-05-10T10:41:26Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 10 May 2013 10:41:00 EDT About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows. _Health - Alzheimers http://www.wmdt.com/story/22208651/violent-video-games-may-numb-players-to-brutality-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/22208651/violent-video-games-may-numb-players-to-brutality-study-finds?t=2013-05-10T10:33:31Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 10 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT Teenage boys who play violent video games for hours on end may become desensitized to the brutality, a small new study finds. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22196806/hospital-bills-can-vary-widely-even-in-same-cities http://www.wmdt.com/story/22196806/hospital-bills-can-vary-widely-even-in-same-cities?t=2013-05-09T09:56:09Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 9 May 2013 09:56:00 EDT The fees that hospitals charge consumers or insurance providers for services vary widely across the United States, and can even vary within geographic regions and cities, federal officials reported Wednesday. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22186569/gasoline-poisonings-in-kids-spike-during-summer-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/22186569/gasoline-poisonings-in-kids-spike-during-summer-study?t=2013-05-08T10:16:37Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 8 May 2013 10:16:00 EDT Chemicals found in gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid and some insecticides and cleaning supplies are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22169791/omega-3s-no-help-against-age-linked-eye-trouble-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/22169791/omega-3s-no-help-against-age-linked-eye-trouble-study?t=2013-05-07T11:48:13Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 7 May 2013 11:48:00 EDT Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds. _Health - Eye http://www.wmdt.com/story/22170460/want-tots-without-allergies-try-sucking-on-their-pacifiers http://www.wmdt.com/story/22170460/want-tots-without-allergies-try-sucking-on-their-pacifiers?t=2013-05-06T14:59:29Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 6 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT parents who want to protect their infants from developing allergies should try a simple approach to introducing their children to the wide world of microbes: Just pop their pacifiers into their own mouths before giving them back to their babies. _Health - Allergies http://www.wmdt.com/story/22140893/lipsticks-glosses-contain-toxic-metals-report http://www.wmdt.com/story/22140893/lipsticks-glosses-contain-toxic-metals-report?t=2013-05-02T17:20:03Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 2 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22132589/kelly-the-robot-helps-kids-tackle-autism http://www.wmdt.com/story/22132589/kelly-the-robot-helps-kids-tackle-autism?t=2013-05-02T10:43:55Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 2 May 2013 10:43:00 EDT Using a kid-friendly robot during behavioral therapy sessions may help some children with autism gain better social skills, a preliminary study suggests. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22129116/more-than-4000-us-kids-hurt-each-year-on-amusement-rides http://www.wmdt.com/story/22129116/more-than-4000-us-kids-hurt-each-year-on-amusement-rides?t=2013-05-01T15:02:03Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 1 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT More than 4,000 American children are injured on amusement rides each year, according to a new study that calls for standardized safety regulations. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22129117/er-visits-tied-to-ambien-on-the-rise http://www.wmdt.com/story/22129117/er-visits-tied-to-ambien-on-the-rise?t=2013-05-01T14:59:03Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 1 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT There has been a dramatic increase in the number of emergency-room visits related to sleep medications such as Ambien, according to a new U.S. study. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22099473/second-man-arrested-in-tainted-letter-case-officials-report http://www.wmdt.com/story/22099473/second-man-arrested-in-tainted-letter-case-officials-report?t=2013-04-29T10:38:41Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:38:00 EDT Just days after one Mississippi man was cleared of charges that he sent ricin-laced letters to government officials, federal agents have arrested a second Mississippi man in connection with the crime. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22087056/health-insurance-shortfalls-hit-nearly-half-of-us-adults-report http://www.wmdt.com/story/22087056/health-insurance-shortfalls-hit-nearly-half-of-us-adults-report?t=2013-04-27T08:58:53Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:58:00 EDT Nearly half of all working-age U.S. adults, or 84 million people, faced the prospect of crippling medical bills in 2012 because they had little or no health insurance. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22055623/many-parents-give-kids-cold-medicines-when-they-shouldnt-survey-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/22055623/many-parents-give-kids-cold-medicines-when-they-shouldnt-survey-finds?t=2013-04-24T10:43:42Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:43:00 EDT More than 40 percent of American parents give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to kids under age 4 even though they're too young for such products, a new survey finds. _Health - Cold and Flu http://www.wmdt.com/story/22044112/using-marijuana-to-treat-pain-a-pill-may-outlast-a-puff http://www.wmdt.com/story/22044112/using-marijuana-to-treat-pain-a-pill-may-outlast-a-puff?t=2013-04-23T12:45:28Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:45:00 EDT A pill may work as well as a puff when it comes to using marijuana to treat pain, according to a small but carefully controlled new study. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22040704/clean-your-plate-orders-from-parents-may-backfire-for-kids http://www.wmdt.com/story/22040704/clean-your-plate-orders-from-parents-may-backfire-for-kids?t=2013-04-22T14:58:19Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT New research suggests that up to two-thirds of parents still encourage teenagers to finish all the food on their plates, even if the teen is overweight. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22023231/too-much-texting-facebook-time-may-lower-college-womens-grades http://www.wmdt.com/story/22023231/too-much-texting-facebook-time-may-lower-college-womens-grades?t=2013-04-20T08:58:05Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:58:00 EDT Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22004363/prepared-for-trauma-overwhelmed-by-carnage http://www.wmdt.com/story/22004363/prepared-for-trauma-overwhelmed-by-carnage?t=2013-04-18T10:28:32Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:28:00 EDT Hospitals are required to routinely plan and prepare for a wide range of disasters, conducting practice drills and developing partnerships within the local health-care community. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22004366/seriously-stressed-hair-analysis-tells-all-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/22004366/seriously-stressed-hair-analysis-tells-all-study-finds?t=2013-04-18T10:22:39Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:22:00 EDT Hair analysis can reveal if seniors have elevated stress hormone levels that may put them at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests. _Health - Anxiety http://www.wmdt.com/story/21990259/higher-heart-rate-tied-to-earlier-death-even-in-fit-people http://www.wmdt.com/story/21990259/higher-heart-rate-tied-to-earlier-death-even-in-fit-people?t=2013-04-16T14:58:26Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Faster heart rates in otherwise healthy men could be a harbinger of an earlier death, even among those who exercise, a new Danish study suggests. _Health - Blood Pressure http://www.wmdt.com/story/21979267/lullabies-soothe-preemies-parents-alike http://www.wmdt.com/story/21979267/lullabies-soothe-preemies-parents-alike?t=2013-04-15T14:58:25Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Lullabies have been used to soothe babies since time immemorial. Now, scientists say that premature infants in particular can benefit from combining this tactic with other forms of music therapy. _Health - Anxiety http://www.wmdt.com/story/21961126/decisions-decisions-work-out-or-fix-a-meal http://www.wmdt.com/story/21961126/decisions-decisions-work-out-or-fix-a-meal?t=2013-04-13T10:00:17Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EDT Preparing meals can mean less time for exercise, according to a new study. _Health - Exercise and Fitness http://www.wmdt.com/story/21945742/teens-death-from-chickenpox-highlights-need-for-vaccination-cdc-reports http://www.wmdt.com/story/21945742/teens-death-from-chickenpox-highlights-need-for-vaccination-cdc-reports?t=2013-04-12T10:45:27Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:45:00 EDT The death from chickenpox of an otherwise healthy 15-year-old Ohio girl should remind parents of the importance of vaccination against the disease, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21942168/severely-injured-vets-may-need-ongoing-emotional-care http://www.wmdt.com/story/21942168/severely-injured-vets-may-need-ongoing-emotional-care?t=2013-04-11T14:58:01Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds. _Health - Anxiety http://www.wmdt.com/story/21929886/smoking-in-youth-rated-movies-doubles-report http://www.wmdt.com/story/21929886/smoking-in-youth-rated-movies-doubles-report?t=2013-04-10T16:00:10Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:00:00 EDT Smoking scenes in youth-rated movies doubled in number between 2010 and 2012, and have returned to the same level as a decade ago, according to a new report. Sales - Family http://www.wmdt.com/story/21930552/can-kidney-beans-rid-yourself-of-bedbugs http://www.wmdt.com/story/21930552/can-kidney-beans-rid-yourself-of-bedbugs?t=2013-04-10T14:58:28Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT A centuries-old bedbug remedy has scientists full of beans -- kidney beans to be precise. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21918517/new-bird-flu-no-immediate-threat-us-experts http://www.wmdt.com/story/21918517/new-bird-flu-no-immediate-threat-us-experts?t=2013-04-09T14:58:21Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT At this point, there's no reason to believe that the emerging H7N9 strain of bird flu that has sickened at least 24 people and killed seven in China is cause for alarm, health officials in the United States say. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21907368/frequent-eating-in-kids-tied-to-ilessi-weight-gain http://www.wmdt.com/story/21907368/frequent-eating-in-kids-tied-to-ilessi-weight-gain?t=2013-04-19T10:09:19Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21882789/cancer-patients-may-be-unintended-victims-of-budget-cuts http://www.wmdt.com/story/21882789/cancer-patients-may-be-unintended-victims-of-budget-cuts?t=2013-04-05T10:56:06Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:56:00 EDT Thousands of Medicare cancer patients are being denied treatment at clinics nationwide because of federal budget cuts related to the so-called sequester, according to a published report. _Health - Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/21879613/more-us-couples-living-together-instead-of-marrying-cdc-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/21879613/more-us-couples-living-together-instead-of-marrying-cdc-finds?t=2013-04-04T14:57:46Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:57:00 EDT Many more American women are living with their partners rather than tying the knot, a new government survey finds. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21878987/balding-men-could-face-higher-heart-risks-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/21878987/balding-men-could-face-higher-heart-risks-study-finds?t=2013-04-04T11:22:36Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:22:00 EDT New research out of Japan shows a potential link between male baldness and an increased risk for coronary heart disease. _Health - Cardiovascular http://www.wmdt.com/story/21865260/melanoma-rates-rising-in-us-children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21865260/melanoma-rates-rising-in-us-children?t=2013-04-03T14:57:38Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:57:00 EDT Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, doesn't usually occur in kids, but a new study shows that it's happening more often. _Health - Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/21857444/obama-unveils-vast-brain-mapping-project http://www.wmdt.com/story/21857444/obama-unveils-vast-brain-mapping-project?t=2013-04-03T11:18:59Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:18:00 EDT The Obama administration unveiled plans Tuesday for a mammoth and unprecedented study of the mysterious inner workings of the human brain. _Health - Alzheimers http://www.wmdt.com/story/21854162/chickenpox-shot-provides-long-term-protection-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/21854162/chickenpox-shot-provides-long-term-protection-study-finds?t=2013-04-02T14:57:30Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:57:00 EDT The chickenpox vaccine is very effective at preventing the disease, and its protection doesn't wane over time, new research finds. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21846361/one-in-10-us-kids-diagnosed-with-adhd-report http://www.wmdt.com/story/21846361/one-in-10-us-kids-diagnosed-with-adhd-report?t=2013-04-02T09:57:05Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:57:00 EDT About 11 percent of school-age children in the United States -- and 19 percent of high-school-age boys -- have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21843567/parents-will-push-for-medication-even-if-doc-says-not-needed http://www.wmdt.com/story/21843567/parents-will-push-for-medication-even-if-doc-says-not-needed?t=2013-04-01T14:57:24Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:57:00 EDT When doctors use quick-and-easy disease labels to sum up symptoms of concern in an otherwise healthy infant, parents are more apt to want to treat their child with some type of medication. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21833977/more-evidence-shows-hormone-therapy-may-increase-breast-cancer-risk http://www.wmdt.com/story/21833977/more-evidence-shows-hormone-therapy-may-increase-breast-cancer-risk?t=2013-04-01T09:44:37Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 1 Apr 2013 09:44:00 EDT Women who take hormone therapy that includes estrogen and progestin are at increased risk of developing breast cancer and dying from it. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/21827420/blood-test-might-spot-pancreatic-cancer-early-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/21827420/blood-test-might-spot-pancreatic-cancer-early-study-finds?t=2013-03-30T08:57:07Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:57:00 EDT A new blood test that detects deadly pancreatic cancer earlier than usual might slightly improve patients' odds for survival, a small Japanese study suggests. _Health - Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/21827419/another-study-sees-no-vaccine-autism-link http://www.wmdt.com/story/21827419/another-study-sees-no-vaccine-autism-link?t=2013-03-29T14:57:01Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:57:00 EDT Although some parents worry about the sheer number of vaccines babies typically receive, a new U.S. government study finds no evidence that more vaccinations increase the risk of autism. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21809225/more-genetic-insights-into-3-types-of-cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/21809225/more-genetic-insights-into-3-types-of-cancer?t=2013-03-28T10:25:37Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:25:00 EDT Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/21809224/same-sex-parents-may-face-harsher-criticism-than-others http://www.wmdt.com/story/21809224/same-sex-parents-may-face-harsher-criticism-than-others?t=2013-03-28T09:55:28Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:55:00 EDT Bystanders judge same-sex parents more harshly than straight parents, according to a new study. _Health - Infections http://www.wmdt.com/story/21806131/too-few-americans-pass-last-days-in-hospice-care-cdc http://www.wmdt.com/story/21806131/too-few-americans-pass-last-days-in-hospice-care-cdc?t=2013-03-27T14:57:01Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:57:00 EDT Many people are still dying in hospitals, despite the fact that there has been a decrease in the number of patients who spend their final days in a setting that most would rather avoid, a new government report shows. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21805462/vitamin-d-important-during-pregnancy-study-suggests http://www.wmdt.com/story/21805462/vitamin-d-important-during-pregnancy-study-suggests?t=2013-03-27T14:57:00Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:57:00 EDT Low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications in mothers-to-be and low birth weight in their newborns, a new study finds. _Health - Menopause http://www.wmdt.com/story/21795222/breath-test-might-predict-obesity-risk http://www.wmdt.com/story/21795222/breath-test-might-predict-obesity-risk?t=2013-03-26T14:57:34Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:57:00 EDT A simple breath test may be able to tell if you are overweight or will be in the future, a new study suggests. _Health - Allergies http://www.wmdt.com/story/21787519/family-meals-nourish-teens-mental-health-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/21787519/family-meals-nourish-teens-mental-health-study?t=2013-03-26T10:54:22Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:54:00 EDT Having regular family suppers is good for teens' mental health, according to a new study. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21784617/four-in-10-babies-given-solid-foods-too-early-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/21784617/four-in-10-babies-given-solid-foods-too-early-study-finds?t=2013-03-25T14:57:26Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:57:00 EDT Child development experts advise parents not to introduce solid foods, such as baby cereal, into an infant's diet until the infant is at least 4 to 6 months old.  _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21784616/stress-during-pregnancy-may-raise-heart-defect-risk-for-baby http://www.wmdt.com/story/21784616/stress-during-pregnancy-may-raise-heart-defect-risk-for-baby?t=2013-03-25T14:57:24Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:57:00 EDT Stress in mothers before and during pregnancy may boost the risk of congenital heart defects in their children, more new evidence suggests. _Health - Anxiety http://www.wmdt.com/story/21766443/step-by-step-taking-care-of-minor-knee-pain http://www.wmdt.com/story/21766443/step-by-step-taking-care-of-minor-knee-pain?t=2013-03-22T11:23:47Z OPTUM Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:23:00 EDT You can often take care of minor knee injuries and mild pain and swelling at home, but when symptoms don't go away or get worse (or are severe initially), it's time to see your doctor. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21672620/evolution-may-keep-birds-from-becoming-roadkill http://www.wmdt.com/story/21672620/evolution-may-keep-birds-from-becoming-roadkill?t=2013-03-22T10:02:25Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:02:00 EDT Cliff swallows in Nebraska with shorter wingspans that help them take off more quickly and pivot away from passing cars have a reduced risk of becoming roadkill, a new study reports. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21748486/meth-in-pregnancy-may-blunt-childs-reaction-to-stress-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/21748486/meth-in-pregnancy-may-blunt-childs-reaction-to-stress-study?t=2013-03-21T10:57:43Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:57:00 EDT If a woman uses methamphetamine during pregnancy, that illegal drug use along with an unstable home environment may lead to an abnormal response to stress in her children, according to the results of a study of 2-year-olds. _Health - Anxiety http://www.wmdt.com/story/21748487/measles-can-spread-further-than-thought-on-airplanes-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/21748487/measles-can-spread-further-than-thought-on-airplanes-study?t=2013-03-21T10:26:15Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:26:00 EDT On airplanes, measles can spread beyond the passengers seated immediately around an infected person, a new study says. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21730260/one-in-50-school-aged-children-in-us-has-autism-cdc http://www.wmdt.com/story/21730260/one-in-50-school-aged-children-in-us-has-autism-cdc?t=2013-03-20T15:01:08Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:01:00 EDT The number of children in the United States with autism spectrum disorder has jumped dramatically since 2007, federal health officials reported Wednesday. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21730257/brain-circuitry-yields-clue-to-autism-researchers-say http://www.wmdt.com/story/21730257/brain-circuitry-yields-clue-to-autism-researchers-say?t=2013-03-20T15:01:06Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:01:00 EDT A problem with a certain brain circuit may be one reason why 7-month-old infants who later develop autism are slower to shift their gaze and attention from one object to another. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21699218/a-third-of-us-seniors-die-with-dementia-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/21699218/a-third-of-us-seniors-die-with-dementia-study-finds?t=2013-03-19T15:01:00Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EDT There's more troubling news for America's aging population: A new report finds that one in every three seniors now dies while suffering from Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. _Health - Alzheimers http://www.wmdt.com/story/21699212/fewer-kids-getting-hurt-in-most-sports-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/21699212/fewer-kids-getting-hurt-in-most-sports-study-finds?t=2013-03-19T11:13:24Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:13:00 EDT Football has been blamed for a growing number of injuries among young players in the past decade, but a new study finds that football is an exception, and injuries from most other popular sports have dropped in children. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/21669562/parents-worries-about-hpv-vaccine-on-the-rise-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/21669562/parents-worries-about-hpv-vaccine-on-the-rise-study?t=2013-05-01T09:38:41Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EDT Although experts recommend girls and young women be vaccinated against the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer, parents seem to be increasingly worried about the vaccine's safety, a new U.S. study shows. _Health - Cancer http://www.wmdt.com/story/21663049/know-whats-in-your-childs-medications-fda-warns http://www.wmdt.com/story/21663049/know-whats-in-your-childs-medications-fda-warns?t=2013-03-18T11:50:09Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:50:00 EDT It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions. _Health - Allergies http://www.wmdt.com/story/21642297/is-it-an-allergy-cold-or-sinus-infection http://www.wmdt.com/story/21642297/is-it-an-allergy-cold-or-sinus-infection?t=2013-03-17T14:00:09Z OPTUM Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:00:00 EDT When your runny nose persists, you could have a sinus infection. Learn the difference between allergy, cold and sinusitis. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21651298/vitamin-d-supplements-tied-to-lower-blood-pressure-in-blacks http://www.wmdt.com/story/21651298/vitamin-d-supplements-tied-to-lower-blood-pressure-in-blacks?t=2013-05-09T09:39:35Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EDT Black Americans who take vitamin D supplements may significantly lower their blood pressure, a new study suggests. _Health - Blood Pressure http://www.wmdt.com/story/21532638/disabled-workers-often-face-abuse-study http://www.wmdt.com/story/21532638/disabled-workers-often-face-abuse-study?t=2013-03-06T14:23:16Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 6 Mar 2013 14:23:00 EST Disabled people are twice as likely to be attacked at work as other employees, and they also are more likely to be insulted, ridiculed and intimidated on the job, a new study finds. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22286742/flesh-eating-disease-victim-gets-prosthetic-hands http://www.wmdt.com/story/22286742/flesh-eating-disease-victim-gets-prosthetic-hands?t=2013-05-17T22:23:23Z AP Fri, 17 May 2013 22:23:00 EDT A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands. News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22278188/organic-industry-clout-grows-with-consumer-demand http://www.wmdt.com/story/22278188/organic-industry-clout-grows-with-consumer-demand?t=2013-05-17T11:41:56Z AP Fri, 17 May 2013 11:41:00 EDT The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand. News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22278757/who-says-single-yellow-fever-shot-is-enough http://www.wmdt.com/story/22278757/who-says-single-yellow-fever-shot-is-enough?t=2013-05-17T05:11:45Z AP Fri, 17 May 2013 05:11:00 EDT The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary. News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22263184/health-care-workers-sickened-by-sars-like-virus http://www.wmdt.com/story/22263184/health-care-workers-sickened-by-sars-like-virus?t=2013-05-17T04:06:36Z AP Fri, 17 May 2013 04:06:00 EDT In a story May 15 about a new SARS-like virus spreading from patients to health care workers in Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press reported erroneously the location of the 20 deaths attributed to the virus. There have been... News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22266654/tiny-preemies-get-a-boost-from-live-music-therapy http://www.wmdt.com/story/22266654/tiny-preemies-get-a-boost-from-live-music-therapy?t=2013-05-16T11:04:50Z AP Thu, 16 May 2013 03:21:00 EDT As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes. News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22263670/details-of-jolies-breast-treatment-revealed http://www.wmdt.com/story/22263670/details-of-jolies-breast-treatment-revealed?t=2013-05-15T20:40:26Z AP Wed, 15 May 2013 20:40:00 EDT By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Angelina Jolie's mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, and her maternal grandmother also had ovarian cancer - strong evidence of an... News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22260866/shrinks-critics-face-off-over-psychiatric-manual http://www.wmdt.com/story/22260866/shrinks-critics-face-off-over-psychiatric-manual?t=2013-05-15T14:40:10Z AP Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:00 EDT In the new psychiatric manual of mental disorders, grief soon after a loved one's death can be considered major depression. Extreme childhood temper tantrums get a fancy name. And certain "senior moments" are called... News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22259154/stem-cells-recovered-from-cloned-human-embryos http://www.wmdt.com/story/22259154/stem-cells-recovered-from-cloned-human-embryos?t=2013-05-15T12:40:05Z AP Wed, 15 May 2013 12:40:00 EDT Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes. News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22254215/st-louis-doctor-with-cerebral-palsy-offers-hope http://www.wmdt.com/story/22254215/st-louis-doctor-with-cerebral-palsy-offers-hope?t=2013-05-16T10:50:01Z AP Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez gently but sternly admonishes a teenage cerebral palsy patient who clearly hasn't been doing his exercises, stressing the importance of keeping muscles loose and limber. News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22251135/study-questions-if-bed-rest-prevents-prematurity http://www.wmdt.com/story/22251135/study-questions-if-bed-rest-prevents-prematurity?t=2013-05-14T17:50:19Z AP Tue, 14 May 2013 17:50:00 EDT New research is raising fresh concern that an age-old treatment for troubled pregnancies - bed rest - doesn't seem to prevent premature birth, and might even worsen that risk. News - AP-National http://www.wmdt.com/story/22245464/nonsmoking-hotel-rooms-may-not-fully-protect-guests http://www.wmdt.com/story/22245464/nonsmoking-hotel-rooms-may-not-fully-protect-guests?t=2013-05-18T14:00:10Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273296/many-public-pools-contaminated-with-human-waste-cdc http://www.wmdt.com/story/22273296/many-public-pools-contaminated-with-human-waste-cdc?t=2013-05-17T10:47:57Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 17 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water. _Health - Children http://www.wmdt.com/story/22261235/yoga-may-help-ease-high-blood-pressure-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/22261235/yoga-may-help-ease-high-blood-pressure-study-finds?t=2013-05-16T17:23:09Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 16 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension. _Health - Alternative Medicine http://www.wmdt.com/story/22249085/materials-in-some-household-products-tied-to-lung-damage http://www.wmdt.com/story/22249085/materials-in-some-household-products-tied-to-lung-damage?t=2013-05-15T10:29:26Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:00 EDT Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says. _Health - Allergies http://www.wmdt.com/story/22205368/everyday-noise-levels-may-affect-the-heart http://www.wmdt.com/story/22205368/everyday-noise-levels-may-affect-the-heart?t=2013-05-09T14:59:50Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 9 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests. _Health - Anxiety http://www.wmdt.com/story/15562322/worcester-county-holding-flu-shot-clinics http://www.wmdt.com/story/15562322/worcester-county-holding-flu-shot-clinics?t=2012-05-24T14:39:46Z WMDT Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:23:00 EST MARYLAND - Flu season is almost here - and the Worcester County Health Department is reminding everyone to protect themselves.They will be offering flu shots for $15 at 3 weekly flu clinics. Residents Station 1 http://www.wmdt.com/story/14985092/delaware-effort-to-beat-blood-thirsty-summer-pest http://www.wmdt.com/story/14985092/delaware-effort-to-beat-blood-thirsty-summer-pest?t=2012-10-03T22:30:05Z WMDT Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:48:00 EDT Emily Lampa Station 1 http://www.wmdt.com/story/14351767/template http://www.wmdt.com/story/14351767/template?t=2011-03-30T16:22:22Z OPTUM Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:22:00 EDT Know what to do if someone steals your medical identity? Learn about medical identity theft and what you can do to prevent it. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/14285935/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month http://www.wmdt.com/story/14285935/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month?t=2012-10-03T22:29:57Z WMDT Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:39:00 EDT Emily Lampa Station 1 http://www.wmdt.com/story/13878453/the-power-of-the-pomegranate http://www.wmdt.com/story/13878453/the-power-of-the-pomegranate?t=2012-02-10T16:49:39Z OPTUM Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:32:00 EST Introducing a fruit that provides you with numerous vitamins and three times the amount of antioxidants that you've come to rely on from other sources. Food Recipe http://www.wmdt.com/story/21346330/prmc-celebrating-national-patient-safety-week-on-march-3-9 http://www.wmdt.com/story/21346330/prmc-celebrating-national-patient-safety-week-on-march-3-9?t=2013-02-25T17:38:18Z WMDT Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:38:00 EST WMDT 47 NEWS - Hospitals nationwide, including Peninsula Regional Medical Center, will be celebrating "National Patient Safety Week" starting March 3rd. Kody Leibowitz Station 1 http://www.wmdt.com/story/17194700/psych-drugs-used-for-other-reasons http://www.wmdt.com/story/17194700/psych-drugs-used-for-other-reasons?t=2012-03-19T18:24:10Z WMDT Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:24:00 EDT MARYLAND- Overused, overpriced and oversold. New research has uncovered a disturbing trend in our medical and mental illness fields. The number of children with at least one prescription for some of the Marquis Lupton Station 1 http://www.wmdt.com/story/22269905/public-funding-spurs-couples-to-seek-fertility-treatment http://www.wmdt.com/story/22269905/public-funding-spurs-couples-to-seek-fertility-treatment?t=2013-05-16T15:00:39Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT Public funding of assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, broadens the range of couples who seek treatment for infertility by attracting a more diverse population. Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/22079244/porn-use-has-small-effect-on-sexual-behavior-study-finds http://www.wmdt.com/story/22079244/porn-use-has-small-effect-on-sexual-behavior-study-finds?t=2013-04-26T13:09:39Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:09:00 EDT It's easy to blame pornography for prompting young people to engage in risky sex, but a new study suggests that the use of sexually explicit material doesn't have a lot to do with sexual behavior. _Health - Sex_Relationships http://www.wmdt.com/story/22063989/can-you-feel-empathy-for-a-robot http://www.wmdt.com/story/22063989/can-you-feel-empathy-for-a-robot?t=2013-04-24T17:19:00Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:19:00 EDT A robot might tidy your kitchen some day, but how will you feel about the mechanical member of the household? Health http://www.wmdt.com/story/21892497/judge-make-morning-after-pill-available-to-all-females http://www.wmdt.com/story/21892497/judge-make-morning-after-pill-available-to-all-females?t=2013-04-08T12:44:06Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:44:00 EDT A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make the so-called "morning-after pill" -- an emergency contraceptive -- available to all women regardless of age. Health