WFIE - Health

Scientists can't replicate surprising finding on alzheimer's treatment

Alyssa Elsperman — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:45:00 EDT

Although a study in 2012 suggested a cancer drug could reverse the thinking and memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease, three groups of researchers now say they have been unable to duplicate those findings.

Diet soda habit as bad for teeth as meth addiction

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

Favorite music may ease anxiety in icu patients

Alyssa Elsperman — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:54:00 EDT

Intensive care unit (ICU) patients allowed to listen to music of their choice whenever they liked enjoyed a 36 percent reduction in their anxiety levels compared to patients not offered music, researchers found.

U.S. teen birth rate plummets

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.

Too much caffeine in food has FDA worried, considering regulations

Ray Downs — Wed, 8 May 2013 10:56:00 EDT

Caffeine is being added to foods more and more these days. But the caffeine craze is worrying the FDA, which is now looking into regulating America's favorite drug.

Some antidepressants may raise risk for gastro infection

Tue, 7 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

People who take certain types of antidepressants may be at higher risk for potentially deadly Clostridium difficile infection, a new study suggests.

Study links timing of hospital visit to prostate cancer survival odds

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:03:00 EDT

Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body are more likely to die after visiting an emergency department on the weekend rather than a weekday, a new study finds.

Flu vaccine safe for kids with crohn's, colitis: study

Alyssa Elsperman — Mon, 6 May 2013 16:21:00 EDT

Not only does vaccination help protect against the flu, it may even reduce inflammatory bowel disease.

Targeted therapy helps lung cancer patients

Alyssa Elsperman — Mon, 6 May 2013 15:57:00 EDT

It's a sad fact that Kentucky not only leads the way in the number of people getting diagnosed with lung cancer, but also leads in lung cancer deaths as well.

Address your skin's needs through a holistic approach to facial skincare

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:48:00 EDT

(BPT) - Many women cite a number of external factors that can trigger sensitive skin flare-ups, including harsh ingredients, weather and makeup. What they may not know is that lifestyle choices can also influence the health...

Health highlights: may 6, 2013

Alyssa Elsperman — Mon, 6 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments.

Most men with erectile dysfunction don't seem to get treatment

Alyssa Elsperman — Mon, 6 May 2013 15:41:00 EDT

Despite a wide range of treatment options, most men with erectile dysfunction (ED) don't get treated, according to a new study.

Concierge medicine: A blessing or a curse?

Alyssa Elsperman — Mon, 6 May 2013 15:32:00 EDT

Jones, a physician of 17 years, said this increased attention to care, few would normally see, has saved lives.

Many parents texting, phoning while driving their kids

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.

Pediatricians endorse new acne treatment guidelines

Mon, 6 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

Pimples have long been the bane of teenage existence, but pediatricians say there is now enough evidence on effective treatments to put out the first guidelines on battling acne in children.

Want tots without allergies? Try sucking on their pacifiers

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.

Many suicidal kids have access to guns at home

Mon, 6 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

Nearly one-fifth of children and teens at risk for suicide say there are guns in their homes, and many know how to get their hands on both the guns and the bullets, a new study of U.S. emergency room patients found.

White House to challenge ruling on unlimited access to 'morning-after' pill

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.

Food, skin allergies on the rise among children

Thu, 2 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.

Postpartum depression may affect child's height

Thu, 2 May 2013 14:01:00 EDT

Physical and emotional changes sometimes leave new moms feeling depressed. Now research shows if these ‘baby blues' don't go away quickly, the child can be affected in a surprising way.

Heroin addiction rising in teens

Thu, 2 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT

Heroin use is becoming a growing epidemic in many states, but the problem is hidden in many communities -- and it is becoming more common among their youth.

Making Headway Against Traumatic Brain Injuries

Wed, 1 May 2013 15:17:00 EDT

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Faith may complement treatment for mental illness

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

A belief in God may boost the effectiveness of short-term treatment for mental illness, according to a small new study.

Most Americans oppose soda, candy taxes

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.

New study shows half of all Hoosiers who smoke are trying to quit

Nicole Niziolek — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:45:00 EDT

A new study by Ball State found 26 percent of Hoosiers smoke, but according to that study, half of them tied to quit in 2011.

Five reasons asian americans should get tested for hepatitis b

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EDT

(BPT) - More than 1 million Americans have a lifelong, or chronic, infection of hepatitis B. This includes one out of every 12 Asian Americans. If you or your parents were born in Asia or the Pacific Islands, the Centers for...

Many who got thyroid cancer after Chernobyl still alive

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:19:00 EDT

Many people who were children and teens when they developed thyroid cancer after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 are now in total or nearly complete remission, a new study indicates.

Police: Fake nurse tried to get hospital pain meds

Jackie Monroe — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:16:00 EDT

A patient reportedly saw the woman in his room manipulating a machine that allowed him to administer pain medication.

Ricin: What it is, how it kills

Ray Downs — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:53:00 EDT

A suspicious letter sent to the Senator Roger Wicker might have tested positive for ricin, a deadly chemical poison. But what is ricin?

Kids catch OCD from form of strep

Anna Marie Hartman — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:33:00 EDT

Most people associate the word strep with strep throat. But imagine a strain of strep with side effects so shocking and dangerous that it leads to obsessive compulsive disorder.

Many can blame family for their bunions

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

If you've got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.

Latest edition of psychiatry's 'bible' launched amid controversy

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.

Study links coffee to lower risk for rare liver disease

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Just a few extra cups of coffee each month might help prevent the development of an autoimmune liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a new study suggests.

Gibson County Health Dept. tackling unlicensed home baking shops

Nicole Niziolek — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:01:00 EDT

Gibson County Food Inspector William Tuley tells 14 News he's seen a rise in the amount of people opening up home based baking and cooking businesses since last December.

Science fiction is now science fact: there's hope for aging eyes with macular degeneration

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:36:00 EDT

(BPT) - Imagine what it’s like to slowly lose your vision over time - until one day you no longer can read, see the faces of loved ones or participate in your favorite hobbies. While most people accept achy joints or...

Heart attack? Doctors soon may have an app for that

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

There are apps that turn your smartphone into a metal detector, a musical instrument and a GPS system, and now there's an app that may help doctors save your life if you're having a heart attack.

Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain

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.

Get your skin ready for summer!

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:00 EDT

It's time to shed those winter clothes and your dry skin, too. My favorite homemade body scrub will give you a beautiful glow and help slough off those dead skin cells so your lotion and sunscreen can do their jobs better.

Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later

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.

Parents of Colicky Infants Turn to Chiropractic Care

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:20:00 EDT

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Facts matter when your health is at stake

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:19:00 EDT

(BPT) - Learning that you have a disease or medical condition can be overwhelming. You need to learn more about your condition. You may get advice from all directions – from well-meaning friends and family, the...

Boomers turning 65 face complex healthcare choices

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:03:00 EDT

(BPT) - Every day, about 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. Not everyone will sign up, but it’s important to understand the importance of early choices when enrolling in Medicare for the...

Why a normal pap test may not mean you are cancer-free

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT

(BPT) - Many women know that getting a Pap test regularly from their health care provider is a good way to check for signs of cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide. What they might not know is...

Expert fitness tips for a healthy, effective summer slim-down

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:02:00 EDT

(BPT) - While children long for the lazy carefree days of summer, many adults view the season as a reason to be active and get healthy. Whether it's to look good for an upcoming beach vacation or simply to have the...

Avoid the summer slide: 7 fun, brain-stimulating activities for students

Wed, 8 May 2013 16:32:00 EDT

(BPT) - As summer approaches, many parents are worried about the summer learning slide, and with good reason. Students who do not participate in enrichment and learning activities during the summer break can lose roughly 22...

Improving family connections with better hearing

Wed, 8 May 2013 16:12:00 EDT

(BPT) - Does this sound familiar? You tell your spouse all about the aggravating thing that happened at work today. He or she seems to be nodding in agreement, until you ask what you should do about the situation. Your...

Money motivates weight loss -- one step at a time

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.

Birth rates good after implanting 1 embryo

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

Among women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to become pregnant, there is no difference in delivery rates among those implanted with one prescreened embryo compared to those implanted with two unscreened embryos.

Simple ways to reduce excess sugar in your diet this summer

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:42:00 EDT

(BPT) - Warm weather offers many sweet delights, from trips to the beach and more free time, to seasonal foods and soirees with family and friends. Unfortunately, many of the foods we commonly associate with spring and...

New blood test for Down's syndrome

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT

A new breakthrough blood test determines Down's syndrome in a non-invasive way.

Health highlights: may 20, 2013

Alyssa Elsperman — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:45:00 EDT

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay

Too few kids use fast-food calorie info

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.

American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of progress

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:20:00 EDT

The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.

Simple steps can protect pets in weather disasters

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.

More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.

Americans still making unhealthy choices

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.

Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT

The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.

Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:29:00 EDT

When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study.

Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:25:00 EDT

Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.

Study: No higher cancer rate at Conn. Pratt plants

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:18:00 EDT

An 11-year study of the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in the state ended Thursday with university researchers saying they found no statistically significant elevations in the rate...

Hobby Lobby tests birth-control coverage mandate

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:27:00 EDT

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that...

WHO: Scientific red tape mars efforts vs. virus

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

International efforts to combat a new pneumonia-like virus that has now killed 22 people are being slowed by unclear rules and competition for the potentially profitable rights to disease samples, the head of the World...

Nearly all US states see hefty drop in teen births

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:17:00 EDT

The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

Shuttered NM plant resumes making peanut butter

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:00 EDT

The eastern New Mexico peanut butter plant shuttered eight months ago after a salmonella outbreak is back in production, and company officials say their coveted natural and organic butters could be back on store shelves...

Report: Nation's kids need to get more physical

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

Reading, writing, arithmetic - and PE?

Teen birth rates decline in most US states

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:27:00 EDT

By The Associated Press The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens ages 15 to 19, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Doctors save Ohio boy by 'printing' an airway tube

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing...

Polish man gets quick face transplant after injury

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:27:00 EDT

A 33-year-old Polish man received a face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident, in what his doctors said Wednesday is the fastest time frame to date for such an operation. It was...

More doctors, hospitals using electronic records

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:56:00 EDT

The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.