http://www.msnewsnow.com/category/32289/medical-matters Stephanie Bell-Flynt's Medical Matters en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WLBT Health 15 medical-matters http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22302417/pseudo-tumor-diagnosed-two-years-after-symptoms http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22302417/pseudo-tumor-diagnosed-two-years-after-symptoms?t=2013-05-20T18:14:13Z WLBT Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT A Virginia woman had all the signs and symptoms of a brain tumor. But the doctors couldn't find one. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22251261/ambien-label-changes-on-the-way http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22251261/ambien-label-changes-on-the-way?t=2013-05-14T18:04:46Z WLBT Tue, 14 May 2013 18:04:00 EDT The FDA has approved new label changes for ambien updating dosing instructions and safety recommendations. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22251219/kids-exposure-to-abuse-tracked http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22251219/kids-exposure-to-abuse-tracked?t=2013-05-14T17:59:42Z WLBT Tue, 14 May 2013 17:59:00 EDT Researchers say siblings and friends were often responsible for less serious incidents. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22239110/restaurant-foods-are-calorie-packed http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22239110/restaurant-foods-are-calorie-packed?t=2013-05-13T18:09:02Z WLBT Mon, 13 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT The food at mom and pop-style restaurants may be just as calorie-laden as what's served in larger chains. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22239058/adding-formula-to-breast-milk-has-benefit http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22239058/adding-formula-to-breast-milk-has-benefit?t=2013-05-13T18:03:17Z WLBT Mon, 13 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT Giving newborns a small amount of formula in the hospital may actually help some mothers breastfeed longer. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22239030/job-stress http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22239030/job-stress?t=2013-05-13T17:58:39Z WLBT Mon, 13 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT New research reveals an unhealthy lifestyle combined with job stress can take its toll on your heart. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22211037/doc http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22211037/doc?t=2013-05-09T18:05:46Z WLBT Thu, 9 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT Health care spending now makes up almost 18% of our economy, and since 2002, premiums for company-sponsored insurance policies have increased 97%, according to Kaiser Health. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22175669/oxygen-therapy-might-improve-areas-of-brain-damage http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22175669/oxygen-therapy-might-improve-areas-of-brain-damage?t=2013-05-06T18:15:03Z WLBT Mon, 6 May 2013 18:14:00 EDT Israeli researchers say the conditions of brain-damaged patients can be reversed by using high levels of oxygen. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22175574/heroin-vaccine-being-studied http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22175574/heroin-vaccine-being-studied?t=2013-05-06T18:06:24Z WLBT Mon, 6 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT Preliminary research shows a new vaccine could help prevent relapse in people addicted to heroin. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22175507/viagra-being-sold-online http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22175507/viagra-being-sold-online?t=2013-05-06T17:59:43Z WLBT Mon, 6 May 2013 17:59:00 EDT Drug maker Pfizer is now selling Viagra online from the company website. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22146738/metal-levels-identified-in-lipstick http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22146738/metal-levels-identified-in-lipstick?t=2013-05-02T18:06:23Z WLBT Thu, 2 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT A small study of store-bought lipstick suggests the makeup may be doing more than giving the appearance of plump, shiny lips. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22146620/sharp-increase-in-suicides http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22146620/sharp-increase-in-suicides?t=2013-05-02T17:57:27Z WLBT Thu, 2 May 2013 17:57:00 EDT The number of suicides among middle-aged adults in the U-S has risen sharply since 1999. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22111149/dont-over-treat-babies-who-spit-up-experts-say http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22111149/dont-over-treat-babies-who-spit-up-experts-say?t=2013-04-29T18:14:09Z WLBT Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:14:00 EDT If a child still experiences severe symptoms of reflux then medication may be necessary. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22111117/preemies-need-certain-supplements http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22111117/preemies-need-certain-supplements?t=2013-04-29T18:09:24Z WLBT Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:09:00 EDT Babies born prematurely lack strong bones, so experts are now recommending Vitamin D and calcium supplements be given to preemies while in the hospital and when they go home. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22110990/home-birth-guidelines-issued http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22110990/home-birth-guidelines-issued?t=2013-04-29T17:55:32Z WLBT Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:55:00 EDT They have made new recommendations to ensure the baby is given the same quality of care at home as they would receive in the hospital. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22091916/patients-list-their-pet-peeves-about-doctors http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22091916/patients-list-their-pet-peeves-about-doctors?t=2013-04-26T18:05:14Z WLBT Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:05:00 EDT Consumer Reports is out with its list of top pet peeves patients have about seeing the doctor. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22081972/egg-yolks-linked-to-clogged-arteries-researchers-say http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22081972/egg-yolks-linked-to-clogged-arteries-researchers-say?t=2013-04-25T18:39:05Z WLBT Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:39:00 EDT New research suggests a nutrient found in egg yolks may promote heart disease. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22069611/motorcycle-accident-deaths-increase http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22069611/motorcycle-accident-deaths-increase?t=2013-04-24T17:58:41Z WLBT Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:58:00 EDT Motorcycle deaths increased in 34 states. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22044721/food-restrictions-appeart-to-backfire-on-kids http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22044721/food-restrictions-appeart-to-backfire-on-kids?t=2013-04-22T16:01:54Z WLBT Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:01:00 EDT A new study out of the University of Minnesota has found a lot of parents deny their children certain foods, or force them to clean their plates. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21911382/most-psa-testing-not-necessary http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21911382/most-psa-testing-not-necessary?t=2013-04-08T16:07:29Z WLBT Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:07:00 EDT Most middle-aged men do not need to be screened for prostate cancer. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21911172/first-west-nile-virus-infection-reported-in-ms http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21911172/first-west-nile-virus-infection-reported-in-ms?t=2013-04-08T15:54:00Z WLBT Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:53:00 EDT The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the state's first human case of West Nile Virus this year. The reported case is in Madison County. Madison County Community News Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21885107/new-ptsd-therapy-being-tested http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21885107/new-ptsd-therapy-being-tested?t=2013-04-04T18:30:04Z WLBT Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:30:00 EDT One Florida researcher is seeing success with her patients and plans to share the new therapy with members of the military across the country. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21873114/hypertension-in-pregnancy-ups-risk-for-rocky-menopause http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21873114/hypertension-in-pregnancy-ups-risk-for-rocky-menopause?t=2013-04-03T16:40:20Z WLBT Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:40:00 EDT Women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy may be more likely to experience hot flashes later in life. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21873061/money-and-competition-incentives-to-weight-loss http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21873061/money-and-competition-incentives-to-weight-loss?t=2013-04-03T16:36:04Z WLBT Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:36:00 EDT Money talks when it comes to weight loss. And mixing it with competition works even better. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21822677/cancer-survival-increasing http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21822677/cancer-survival-increasing?t=2013-03-28T18:14:15Z WLBT Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:14:00 EDT The number of cancer survivors in the U-S will top 18 million by 2022. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21822605/kids-meals-still-unhealthy http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21822605/kids-meals-still-unhealthy?t=2013-03-28T18:04:52Z WLBT Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:04:00 EDT A new analysis of kids meal options from more than thirty of the most popular restaurant chains finds a majority fail to meet healthy nutrition standards. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21811327/germ-phobia-has-consequences http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21811327/germ-phobia-has-consequences?t=2013-03-27T17:57:43Z WLBT Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:57:00 EDT All of those anti-bacterial cleaning products that promise to keep us germ free may actually make us more prone to sickness. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21811225/diabetes-drugs-being-investigated http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21811225/diabetes-drugs-being-investigated?t=2013-03-27T17:51:45Z WLBT Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:51:00 EDT Doctors studied the pancreases of deceased organ donors who took the drugs Januvia or Byetta to lower blood sugar, as well as those who took other diabetes medications. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21800781/anti-social-behavior-could-result-from-excessive-t-v http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21800781/anti-social-behavior-could-result-from-excessive-t-v?t=2013-03-26T18:15:15Z WLBT Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:15:00 EDT A new study reveals too much T-V time for young children could cause future behavior problems. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21800679/social-isolation-can-lead-to-death http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21800679/social-isolation-can-lead-to-death?t=2013-03-26T18:05:15Z WLBT Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:05:00 EDT New research reveals social isolation and loneliness can actually shorten the lives of elderly people. stephanie flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21800635/cold-sore-virus-linked-to-memory-difficulty http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21800635/cold-sore-virus-linked-to-memory-difficulty?t=2013-03-26T17:58:59Z WLBT Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:58:00 EDT The virus that causes cold sores may affect your thinking and memory abilities. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21789621/kids-exercises-build-strong-adult-bones http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21789621/kids-exercises-build-strong-adult-bones?t=2013-03-25T18:14:56Z WLBT Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:14:00 EDT Playing catch with your kids or shooting hoops could help protect their bones! Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21789516/many-parents-introduce-solids-too-early http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21789516/many-parents-introduce-solids-too-early?t=2013-03-25T18:03:27Z WLBT Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:03:00 EDT While most experts say babies should avoid solid foods until at least four to six months of age, many parents allow solids earlier, according to a new report from the centers for disease control. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21788387/tanning-bed-leads-to-potentially-deadly-cancer-for-young-woman http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21788387/tanning-bed-leads-to-potentially-deadly-cancer-for-young-woman?t=2013-03-25T16:18:47Z WLBT Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:18:00 EDT Teens across the country are getting ready for their high school prom and for many young girls that includes visiting a tanning bed. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21549223/internet-usually-first-source-of-problem-drugs http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21549223/internet-usually-first-source-of-problem-drugs?t=2013-03-07T18:15:50Z WLBT Thu, 7 Mar 2013 18:15:00 EST People often learn of prescription drug safety issues by searching the internet long before public announcements are made. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21549055/processed-meat-can-contribute-to-an-early-death http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21549055/processed-meat-can-contribute-to-an-early-death?t=2013-03-07T18:04:49Z WLBT Thu, 7 Mar 2013 18:04:00 EST A study by the journal BMC medicine found eating large amounts of processed meat can contribute to an early death. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21528200/life-span-of-women-declining http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21528200/life-span-of-women-declining?t=2013-03-05T20:32:15Z WLBT Tue, 5 Mar 2013 20:32:00 EST There's now more evidence that some American women aren't living as long as they used to. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21528180/deadly-resistant-bacteria-showing-up-in-care-facilities http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21528180/deadly-resistant-bacteria-showing-up-in-care-facilities?t=2013-03-05T20:26:22Z WLBT Tue, 5 Mar 2013 20:26:00 EST Public health officials are warning of a dangerous and often deadly bacteria that's making the rounds in many hospitals across the country. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21418271/niacin-side-effects-can-be-unpleasant http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21418271/niacin-side-effects-can-be-unpleasant?t=2013-02-27T18:10:52Z WLBT Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:10:00 EST Unpleasant side effects cause one quarter of heart patients to stop taking niacin. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21418191/pms http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21418191/pms?t=2013-02-27T18:02:19Z WLBT Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:02:00 EST Women with a higher iron intake are less prone to symptoms of PMS. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21389819/slow-growing-babies-usually-catch-up http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21389819/slow-growing-babies-usually-catch-up?t=2013-02-26T18:16:58Z WLBT Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:16:00 EST Many parents worry when their newborns are slow to gain weight. But a new study finds most of these children catch up to their peers by the teen years. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21346711/mediterranean-diet-best-for-reducing-heart-disease http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21346711/mediterranean-diet-best-for-reducing-heart-disease?t=2013-02-25T18:16:12Z WLBT Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:16:00 EST A new study provides definitive proof that a Mediterranean diet can help prevent heart disease. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21346610/ear-infection http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21346610/ear-infection?t=2013-02-25T18:08:49Z WLBT Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:08:00 EST Pediatricians estimate that ear infections are one of the most common reasons they see young children. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21328007/zero-tolerance-might-back-fire http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21328007/zero-tolerance-might-back-fire?t=2013-02-25T12:03:28Z WLBT Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:03:00 EST The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that suspending or expelling children from school may end up creating more serious problems. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21308182/fad-diets-compared-to-traditional-weight-loss http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21308182/fad-diets-compared-to-traditional-weight-loss?t=2013-05-06T11:37:33Z WLBT Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:33:00 EST After looking into this concept of fad diet versus traditional weight loss, there is no fitness expert or dietitian to be found who will endorse a fad diet. But fad diets are on a lot of people's radar. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21252526/gl http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21252526/gl?t=2013-02-19T16:11:34Z WLBT Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:11:00 EST Kellogg's is recalling some of its Special K cereal due to possible glass inside the packaging.  Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21220746/new-cancer-app-helps-patients-choose-foods http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21220746/new-cancer-app-helps-patients-choose-foods?t=2013-02-15T18:07:43Z WLBT Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:07:00 EST A new app for the I-Phone helps cancer patients and survivors use nutrition to improve their health. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21201380/morning-after-pill-use-is-up http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21201380/morning-after-pill-use-is-up?t=2013-02-14T18:14:25Z WLBT Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:14:00 EST The National Center for Health Statistics has issued its first report on emergency contraception use among American women. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21201065/low-impact-exercise-might-reduce-cholesterol http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21201065/low-impact-exercise-might-reduce-cholesterol?t=2013-02-14T18:03:19Z WLBT Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:03:00 EST Long periods of low intensity exercise may have more health benefits than shorter, intense workouts. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21190984/indirect-link-found-betwee-diet-drinks-and-diabetes http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21190984/indirect-link-found-betwee-diet-drinks-and-diabetes?t=2013-02-13T18:11:36Z WLBT Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:11:00 EST New research reveals diet soda may play a role in the risk for type two diabetes. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21189769/too-much-calcium-is-risky-for-women http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21189769/too-much-calcium-is-risky-for-women?t=2013-02-13T16:37:27Z WLBT Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:37:00 EST Too much calcium appears to raise the risk of death among women. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21189616/hormones-might-be-the-fountain-of-youth http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21189616/hormones-might-be-the-fountain-of-youth?t=2013-02-13T16:23:43Z WLBT Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:23:00 EST Experts say this study helps them determine which women would benefit from hormone therapy, despite the risks. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21129001/high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy-might-indicate-future-problems http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21129001/high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy-might-indicate-future-problems?t=2013-02-11T18:18:22Z WLBT Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:18:00 EST New research reveals high blood pressure during pregnancy may increase a woman's chance of developing heart disease, kidney problems and diabetes later in life, even if they're otherwise healthy. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21128857/vision-screening-is-effective-for-children-younger-than-three http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21128857/vision-screening-is-effective-for-children-younger-than-three?t=2013-02-11T18:12:30Z WLBT Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:12:00 EST Vision screening may be effective and appropriate at very young ages. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21077403/surviving-cancer-at-age-2 http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21077403/surviving-cancer-at-age-2?t=2013-02-07T19:30:51Z WLBT Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:13:00 EST A rare set of cancers has hit a somewhat rare little boy. He doesn't look sick. He doesn't act sick, and he'll definitely put a smile on your face if you're fortunate enough to meet him, but this 2-year-old is in a fight for his life. Stephanie Bell-Flynt News http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20972723/breast-screening-every-two-years-enough-for-some-women http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20972723/breast-screening-every-two-years-enough-for-some-women?t=2013-02-05T18:26:16Z WLBT Tue, 5 Feb 2013 18:26:00 EST New research suggests yearly mammograms may not be necessary for older women. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20972615/sun-exposure-seems-to-lower-arthritis-risk http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20972615/sun-exposure-seems-to-lower-arthritis-risk?t=2013-02-05T18:13:43Z WLBT Tue, 5 Feb 2013 18:13:00 EST Exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20972512/calcium-supplements-unhealthy-for-men http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20972512/calcium-supplements-unhealthy-for-men?t=2013-02-05T18:08:09Z WLBT Tue, 5 Feb 2013 18:08:00 EST New research reveals men who take high amounts of calcium supplements are at an increased of risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20961640/baby-boomers-not-necessarily-healthy http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20961640/baby-boomers-not-necessarily-healthy?t=2013-02-04T18:13:59Z WLBT Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:13:00 EST The Baby Boomer generation is not healthier than those who came before them, according to a new study. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20961541/mixing-energy-drinks-dangerous-to-teens http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20961541/mixing-energy-drinks-dangerous-to-teens?t=2013-02-04T18:08:17Z WLBT Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:08:00 EST Child health experts recommend other pediatricians pay attention to how often teenagers consume energy drinks. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20961486/some-behaviors-might-be-caused-by-anxiety http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20961486/some-behaviors-might-be-caused-by-anxiety?t=2013-02-04T18:03:02Z WLBT Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:03:00 EST Unhealthy behaviors like smoking, binge drinking and poor diets may be the result of stress and anxiety. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20937887/mississippi-reports-first-pediatric-flu-death http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20937887/mississippi-reports-first-pediatric-flu-death?t=2013-02-01T17:47:34Z WLBT Fri, 1 Feb 2013 17:47:00 EST State health officials are reporting the first pediatric flu death in Mississippi. stephanie flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20925761/vegetarians-live-longer http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20925761/vegetarians-live-longer?t=2013-01-31T18:03:08Z WLBT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:03:00 EST Cutting meat from your diet could extend your life. stephanie flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20883363/achoo-goes-further-than-you-think http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20883363/achoo-goes-further-than-you-think?t=2013-01-31T11:56:59Z WLBT Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:56:00 EST Flu patients may be emitting virus particles up to six feet away from where they are sitting. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20819454/doing-chores-wont-increase-intimacy-for-husbands http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20819454/doing-chores-wont-increase-intimacy-for-husbands?t=2013-01-30T12:06:17Z WLBT Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:06:00 EST Men who think helping out with household chores will translate to more sex could be wasting their time. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20792204/nfl-death-rates-study-planned http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20792204/nfl-death-rates-study-planned?t=2013-01-29T18:06:30Z WLBT Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:06:00 EST Professional football players die, on average, 20 years earlier than men who don't play the sport and the NFL players union wants to know why. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20763227/early-eating-might-be-best-weight-loss-strategy http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20763227/early-eating-might-be-best-weight-loss-strategy?t=2013-01-29T12:12:05Z WLBT Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:12:00 EST A new study suggests when you eat is as important as what you eat if you're trying to lose weight. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20754589/lumpectomy-might-work-best-in-some-breast-cancers http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20754589/lumpectomy-might-work-best-in-some-breast-cancers?t=2013-01-28T16:06:34Z WLBT Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:06:00 EST A new study finds women with early stage breast cancer who undergo a lumpectomy are more likely to survive than those who opt for a mastectomy. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20754406/gatorade-additive-being-removed http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20754406/gatorade-additive-being-removed?t=2013-01-28T15:48:43Z WLBT Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:48:00 EST The Pepsi-Co Company is removing a controversial food additive from certain flavors of their Gatorade sports drink. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20708908/foods-most-likely-to-cause-infections http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20708908/foods-most-likely-to-cause-infections?t=2013-03-29T17:30:44Z WLBT Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:46:00 EST The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing its latest figures on foodborne disease outbreaks. Report link included. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20708782/prostate-cancer-patients-might-benefit-from http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20708782/prostate-cancer-patients-might-benefit-from?t=2013-01-25T15:53:50Z WLBT Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:53:00 EST Reducing stress can improve the prognosis of prostate cancer patients. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20662079/smokers-will-die-younger http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20662079/smokers-will-die-younger?t=2013-01-23T17:01:00Z WLBT Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:01:00 EST New research shows smokers can expect to die much earlier than their non-smoking friends if they aren't able to quit the addiction early in life. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20661957/sitting-increases-colon-cancer-death-rate http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20661957/sitting-increases-colon-cancer-death-rate?t=2013-01-23T16:48:26Z WLBT Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:48:00 EST New research reveals colon cancer patients should get up and get active. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20661843/migraine-triggers-could-disappear http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/20661843/migraine-triggers-could-disappear?t=2013-01-23T16:41:11Z WLBT Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:41:00 EST People who experience migraines with aura are often told to avoid common triggers like bright lights and vigorous exercise. Stephanie Bell-Flynt Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1496384/reservoir-ymca http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1496384/reservoir-ymca?t=2010-09-18T13:13:55Z WLBT Fri, 24 Oct 2003 17:08:00 EDT Reservoir YMCA Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1365748/st-dominic-heartburn-monitoring-system http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1365748/st-dominic-heartburn-monitoring-system?t=2010-09-18T15:22:27Z WLBT Mon, 28 Jul 2003 11:08:00 EDT What is gastroesophageal reflux disease? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (abbreviated GERD) is the rising (reflux) of gastric contents from the stomach into the esophagus. In normal functioning, Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1355563/st-dominic-uterine-fibroids-their-symptoms-and-treatment http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1355563/st-dominic-uterine-fibroids-their-symptoms-and-treatment?t=2010-09-18T17:56:00Z WLBT Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:57:00 EDT What are uterine fibroids? Fibroid tumors are noncancerous (benign) growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus. While fibroids do not always cause symptoms, their size and location can Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1326212/st-dominic-behavioral-health-depression-faq http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1326212/st-dominic-behavioral-health-depression-faq?t=2010-09-18T13:16:18Z WLBT Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:00:00 EDT Frequently Asked Questions about Depression Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1309502/st-dominic-health-center-counseling-center http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/1309502/st-dominic-health-center-counseling-center?t=2010-09-18T14:55:53Z WLBT Thu, 5 Jun 2003 17:26:00 EDT Coping with individual or family concerns can be difficult at the best of times. When you are faced with the worst of times, you may need some outside support and advice to help you deal with the situation. Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22308100/genes-may-boost-womans-risk-of-postpartum-depression http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22308100/genes-may-boost-womans-risk-of-postpartum-depression?t=2013-05-21T10:20:04Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:00 EDT Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests. Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22291537/managing-seasonal-allergies http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22291537/managing-seasonal-allergies?t=2013-05-20T10:35:12Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 20 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. _Health - Allergies http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22280711/cellphone-use-may-reveal-your-dominant-brain http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/22261238/angelina-jolie-will-have-ovaries-removed-to-lower-chances-of-cancer-report http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/22257530/gene-variations-may-explain-weight-gain-among-men-women http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/22236985/rich-cougar-sugar-daddy-stereotypes-might-not-mirror-reality http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/22233843/nearly-half-of-high-schoolers-text-while-driving-survey http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/22216371/obesity-crisis-may-be-fueling-big-jump-in-sleep-apnea-cases http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/22196805/fast-food-hasnt-gotten-much-healthier-study-says http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/22193543/money-motivates-weight-loss-one-step-at-a-time http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/22300336/favorite-music-may-ease-anxiety-in-icu-patients http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22300336/favorite-music-may-ease-anxiety-in-icu-patients?t=2013-05-21T12:32:09Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:00 EDT Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study. _Health - Alternative Medicine http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22300332/revised-sunscreen-labels-should-help-consumers-make-wiser-choices http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22300332/revised-sunscreen-labels-should-help-consumers-make-wiser-choices?t=2013-05-21T12:20:36Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 21 May 2013 12:20:00 EDT Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection. _Health - Cancer http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22300334/living-near-major-roadways-in-pregnancy-tied-to-respiratory-woes-in-children http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22300334/living-near-major-roadways-in-pregnancy-tied-to-respiratory-woes-in-children?t=2013-05-21T12:09:06Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:00 EDT A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests. _Health - Allergies http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22300333/noise-dirty-air-may-be-double-whammy-for-the-heart http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22300333/noise-dirty-air-may-be-double-whammy-for-the-heart?t=2013-05-21T11:57:34Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 21 May 2013 11:57:00 EDT Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests. _Health - Cardiovascular http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22308098/racial-disparities-seen-in-us-lung-cancer-treatment http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22308098/racial-disparities-seen-in-us-lung-cancer-treatment?t=2013-05-21T11:45:30Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT Racial disparities exist in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer among hospitals in the United States, according to a large new study. Health http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22297333/many-can-blame-family-for-their-bunions http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22297333/many-can-blame-family-for-their-bunions?t=2013-05-20T15:01:09Z HEALTHDAY 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. _Health - Foot_Problems http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22297332/adhd-in-childhood-may-raise-risk-for-obesity-in-adulthood http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22297332/adhd-in-childhood-may-raise-risk-for-obesity-in-adulthood?t=2013-05-20T15:01:11Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows. _Health - Children http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22287793/latest-edition-of-psychiatrys-bible-launched-amid-controversy http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22287793/latest-edition-of-psychiatrys-bible-launched-amid-controversy?t=2013-05-20T15:01:07Z HEALTHDAY 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. _Health - Children http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22289006/swallowing-magnets-can-be-fatal-for-children http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22289006/swallowing-magnets-can-be-fatal-for-children?t=2013-05-20T15:01:07Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT Children who swallow high-powered magnets often need surgery and other invasive procedures to remove the objects, according to a new study. _Health - Children http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22108880/hiv-cure-looks-promising-danish-scientists-contend http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/21918517/new-bird-flu-no-immediate-threat-us-experts http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/21854162/chickenpox-shot-provides-long-term-protection-study-finds http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/21833978/antihistamine-meds-may-raise-risk-for-diarrheal-illness http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21833978/antihistamine-meds-may-raise-risk-for-diarrheal-illness?t=2013-04-01T11:26:23Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:26:00 EDT Patients who take antihistamines to reduce stomach acid are at increased risk for infection with Clostridium difficile, a common cause of diarrhea, a new study finds. _Health - Allergies http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21827418/drug-resistant-superbug-may-spread-among-patients-study-finds http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21827418/drug-resistant-superbug-may-spread-among-patients-study-finds?t=2013-03-30T08:57:07Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:57:00 EDT Drug-resistant bacteria that cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis can be passed indirectly from person to person, a new study finds. _Health - Allergies http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21827419/another-study-sees-no-vaccine-autism-link http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/21820363/rubella-in-pregnancy-rare-in-us-but-can-be-devastating-for-baby http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21820363/rubella-in-pregnancy-rare-in-us-but-can-be-devastating-for-baby?t=2013-03-29T11:29:36Z HEALTHDAY Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:29:00 EDT Although rare in the United States, three babies with birth defects caused by rubella (or "German measles") were reported in 2012 and doctors need to be on the lookout for such cases, a new government report indicates. _Health - Children http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21809224/same-sex-parents-may-face-harsher-criticism-than-others http://www.msnewsnow.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.msnewsnow.com/story/21766601/antibiotic-linked-to-heart-problems-in-copd-patients http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21766601/antibiotic-linked-to-heart-problems-in-copd-patients?t=2013-03-23T09:57:08Z HEALTHDAY Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:57:00 EDT A widely used antibiotic may increase the risk of heart problems in patients with lung conditions, according to a new study. _Health - Allergies http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/21748487/measles-can-spread-further-than-thought-on-airplanes-study http://www.msnewsnow.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