http://www.ktvn.com/category/93041/health-watch en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KTVN Station 3 15 health-watch http://www.ktvn.com/story/22295305/measles-surges-in-uk-years-after-vaccine-scare http://www.ktvn.com/story/22295305/measles-surges-in-uk-years-after-vaccine-scare?t=2013-05-20T06:14:27Z AP Mon, 20 May 2013 06:14:00 EDT More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a... News - AP-National http://www.ktvn.com/story/22286742/flesh-eating-disease-victim-gets-prosthetic-hands http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22278188/organic-industry-clout-grows-with-consumer-demand http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22278757/who-says-single-yellow-fever-shot-is-enough http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22263184/health-care-workers-sickened-by-sars-like-virus http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22266654/tiny-preemies-get-a-boost-from-live-music-therapy http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22263670/details-of-jolies-breast-treatment-revealed http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22260866/shrinks-critics-face-off-over-psychiatric-manual http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22259154/stem-cells-recovered-from-cloned-human-embryos http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22254215/st-louis-doctor-with-cerebral-palsy-offers-hope http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22245464/nonsmoking-hotel-rooms-may-not-fully-protect-guests http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22280711/cellphone-use-may-reveal-your-dominant-brain http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22273294/high-frequency-noise-boosts-math-skills-in-study http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22273299/1-in-5-us-kids-has-a-mental-health-disorder-cdc http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22273298/eyelash-extension-adhesives-may-cause-bad-reactions http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22219119/look-for-new-improved-sunscreen-labels http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22273296/many-public-pools-contaminated-with-human-waste-cdc http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22273300/most-americans-say-no-to-smoking-in-their-homes-cars http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22261235/yoga-may-help-ease-high-blood-pressure-study-finds http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22269908/fitness-in-middle-age-may-help-shield-men-from-cancer-later http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22257530/gene-variations-may-explain-weight-gain-among-men-women http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22245465/angelina-jolie-has-preventative-double-mastectomy http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22023231/too-much-texting-facebook-time-may-lower-college-womens-grades http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/21982360/human-gene-patent-case-goes-to-supreme-court http://www.ktvn.com/story/21982360/human-gene-patent-case-goes-to-supreme-court?t=2013-04-16T12:14:40Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:14:00 EDT The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.ktvn.com/story/21952864/changes-to-psychiatrys-bible-could-widen-definition-of-adhd http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/21918518/moderate-drinking-may-not-affect-breast-cancer-survival-study http://www.ktvn.com/story/21918518/moderate-drinking-may-not-affect-breast-cancer-survival-study?t=2013-04-09T14:58:20Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.ktvn.com/story/21898310/experimental-vaccine-shows-promise-for-ovarian-cancer http://www.ktvn.com/story/21898310/experimental-vaccine-shows-promise-for-ovarian-cancer?t=2013-04-08T14:58:17Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT A novel but preliminary new treatment for ovarian cancer has apparently produced complete remission for one patient with an advanced form of the disease, researchers are reporting. _Health - Cancer http://www.ktvn.com/story/21902125/for-older-women-missed-mammograms-tied-to-worse-breast-cancer-outcomes http://www.ktvn.com/story/21902125/for-older-women-missed-mammograms-tied-to-worse-breast-cancer-outcomes?t=2013-04-08T14:58:15Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.ktvn.com/story/21900949/breast-cancer-death-rates-higher-for-black-women-study http://www.ktvn.com/story/21900949/breast-cancer-death-rates-higher-for-black-women-study?t=2013-04-08T14:58:15Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.ktvn.com/story/22257531/erectile-dysfunction-tied-to-long-term-narcotic-use-in-men http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22186572/prostate-cancer-may-be-deadlier-for-the-uninsured http://www.ktvn.com/story/22186572/prostate-cancer-may-be-deadlier-for-the-uninsured?t=2013-05-08T10:07:59Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 8 May 2013 10:07:00 EDT Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says. Health http://www.ktvn.com/story/22173439/study-links-timing-of-er-visit-to-prostate-cancer-survival-odds http://www.ktvn.com/story/22173439/study-links-timing-of-er-visit-to-prostate-cancer-survival-odds?t=2013-05-07T12:03:50Z HEALTHDAY 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. Health http://www.ktvn.com/story/22129118/younger-men-biggest-consumers-of-added-sugars-cdc http://www.ktvn.com/story/22129118/younger-men-biggest-consumers-of-added-sugars-cdc?t=2013-05-01T14:59:03Z HEALTHDAY Wed, 1 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report. _Health - Dieting http://www.ktvn.com/story/22116227/men-who-are-obese-while-young-can-pay-a-price-later http://www.ktvn.com/story/22116227/men-who-are-obese-while-young-can-pay-a-price-later?t=2013-04-30T14:59:01Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:59:00 EDT Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates. _Health - Blood Pressure http://www.ktvn.com/story/21878987/balding-men-could-face-higher-heart-risks-study-finds http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/21878986/low-testosterone-linked-to-later-arthritis-in-study http://www.ktvn.com/story/21878986/low-testosterone-linked-to-later-arthritis-in-study?t=2013-04-04T14:57:45Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:57:00 EDT Men with low levels of the hormone testosterone may be at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study. _Health - Arthritis http://www.ktvn.com/story/22245461/even-low-levels-of-lead-hamper-kindergartners-reading-skills-study http://www.ktvn.com/story/22245461/even-low-levels-of-lead-hamper-kindergartners-reading-skills-study?t=2013-05-14T15:00:27Z HEALTHDAY Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found. _Health - Children http://www.ktvn.com/story/22233843/nearly-half-of-high-schoolers-text-while-driving-survey http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22233842/a-little-formula-might-help-breast-feeding-for-some-babies http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22228813/many-heart-defects-arent-inherited-study-finds http://www.ktvn.com/story/22228813/many-heart-defects-arent-inherited-study-finds?t=2013-05-13T15:00:20Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds. _Health - Children http://www.ktvn.com/story/22223929/more-time-in-gym-class-equals-stronger-kids http://www.ktvn.com/story/22223929/more-time-in-gym-class-equals-stronger-kids?t=2013-05-13T11:18:11Z HEALTHDAY Mon, 13 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn't increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds. _Health - Children http://www.ktvn.com/story/22208651/violent-video-games-may-numb-players-to-brutality-study-finds http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/22205370/pregnancy-adds-challenge-for-teens-treated-for-drug-abuse-report-says http://www.ktvn.com/story/22205370/pregnancy-adds-challenge-for-teens-treated-for-drug-abuse-report-says?t=2013-05-09T14:59:52Z HEALTHDAY Thu, 9 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT Half of pregnant teens in substance-abuse treatment programs used alcohol or drugs in the month before they entered treatment. _Health - Children http://www.ktvn.com/story/22186569/gasoline-poisonings-in-kids-spike-during-summer-study http://www.ktvn.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.ktvn.com/story/6299722/request-remind-me-2-kit http://www.ktvn.com/story/6299722/request-remind-me-2-kit?t=2010-09-25T03:08:47Z KTVN Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:40:00 EDT      Inside http://www.ktvn.com/story/22275959/prostate-cancer-drug-financial-tolls-sweetened-drinks http://www.ktvn.com/story/22275959/prostate-cancer-drug-financial-tolls-sweetened-drinks?t=2013-05-17T12:54:10Z KTVN Fri, 17 May 2013 12:54:00 EDT Too much soda can be bad for your kidneys and a new drug that could help some men with advanced prostate cancer. Station 3 http://www.ktvn.com/story/22146742/sun-valley-health-and-safety-fair-saturday http://www.ktvn.com/story/22146742/sun-valley-health-and-safety-fair-saturday?t=2013-05-17T12:33:25Z KTVN Fri, 17 May 2013 12:33:00 EDT Free immunizations required for school entry will be available through the Washoe County Health District for children 0-18 years old. Community http://www.ktvn.com/story/22272557/painkillers-men http://www.ktvn.com/story/22272557/painkillers-men?t=2013-05-16T21:06:27Z KTVN Thu, 16 May 2013 13:45:00 EDT Millions of Americans use prescription painkillers to cope with chronic pain problems. But a new study shows taking the medications may have an unwanted side effect for men. Station 3 http://www.ktvn.com/story/22249046/breastfeeding-with-formula http://www.ktvn.com/story/22249046/breastfeeding-with-formula?t=2013-05-15T21:00:19Z KTVN Wed, 15 May 2013 13:14:00 EDT Mothers who want to successfully breastfeed are usually urged to avoid any formula. But now a new study shows giving a little formula to some newborns may actually help moms keep breastfeeding. Station 3 http://www.ktvn.com/story/22252107/brca-genetic-testing http://www.ktvn.com/story/22252107/brca-genetic-testing?t=2013-05-14T21:05:16Z KTVN Tue, 14 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT Angelina Jolie had a prophylactic double mastectomy after getting genetic testing. Women with the same faulty BRCA gene as Jolie are at significantly increased risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Station 3 http://www.ktvn.com/story/22250213/angelina-jolie-says-she-had-double-mastectomy http://www.ktvn.com/story/22250213/angelina-jolie-says-she-had-double-mastectomy?t=2013-05-14T20:27:40Z KTVN Tue, 14 May 2013 16:42:00 EDT Angelina Jolie has revealed she had a voluntary double mastectomy after discovering she has a gene that greatly increases her risks of getting breast cancer. News http://www.ktvn.com/story/22239733/prostate-cancer http://www.ktvn.com/story/22239733/prostate-cancer?t=2013-05-13T22:07:07Z KTVN Mon, 13 May 2013 20:11:00 EDT We're talking about prostate cancer in Monday's Ask the Doctor segment. News http://www.ktvn.com/story/22239303/rock-and-roll-program-cuts-down-on-number-of-c-sections http://www.ktvn.com/story/22239303/rock-and-roll-program-cuts-down-on-number-of-c-sections?t=2013-05-13T22:05:26Z KTVN Mon, 13 May 2013 18:31:00 EDT As part of the program, nurses get women moving and have them change positions about every 30 minutes. News http://www.ktvn.com/story/22218282/electronic-health-records http://www.ktvn.com/story/22218282/electronic-health-records?t=2013-05-16T14:24:23Z KTVN Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT The medical profession is going digital. Many doctors still rely on paper and pen, a habit the new healthcare law is trying to break. Station 3