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  • Wendy Damonte's Health Watch Reports

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:38 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:38:10 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News 22 month old Morgan Sherrill has a chipped tooth. Jackie Sherrill is her mom. "She reached for me and fell forward and hit her face on the ottoman in front of the couch
    Practically all young children use bottles, sippy cups or pacifiers, but they may not be as safe as parents think. And kids are ending up in the ER.

  • Friday, May 11 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-05-11 23:20:44 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Research shows the drug Truvada can prevent the spread of HIV in high risk people. A recent three year study found the pill cut the risk of infection over 90 percent in
    An FDA panel is recommending the agency approve the first drug to prevent HIV in healthy people.

  • Thursday, May 10 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-05-10 23:38:22 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Sandra Borras' life is about to change. She hoping after a 45 minute procedure she will finally be able to get a full night sleep and work in her yard. "I like to do yard
    Acid reflux can do serious damage, from causing ulcers to cancer. So getting it under control is critical. 

  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 7:35 PM EDT2012-05-09 23:35:10 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News If you want to help people battling cancer, this Mother's Day is the day to do it. Moms on the Run is this Sunday. Online registration closes today. After that, you can
    A fun run is taking place this Sunday. And it's not just fun but it also helps local cancer victims.

  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 7:08 PM EDT2012-05-08 23:08:46 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News In a dark room is a bright spot in the battle against breast cancer. Sono Cine is now available at the Renown Breast Health Center. And it's helping women who have dense
    If you have dense breasts, you're at greater risk for breast cancer. Now Renown is offering a new screening option in conjunction with a mammogram.  

  • Monday, May 7 2012 7:25 PM EDT2012-05-07 23:25:48 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Arthur Chill is devoted to his new bedtime routine. "Place the device in your nostril, and just press down with the adhesive." In a matter of seconds, he tapes two tiny
    Sleep apnea not only leaves you feeling tired, it also increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. Now there's another option for sufferers.

  • Friday, May 4 2012 8:42 PM EDT2012-05-05 00:42:09 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News The Northern Nevada Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Network is hosting two free presentations. They are next Saturday, May 12th from 1-3pm. It will be held at the
    The Northern Nevada Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Network is hosting two free presentations.

  • Thursday, May 3 2012 2:24 PM EDT2012-05-03 18:24:35 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Little Marielle Mirabelli is a happy, playful 8-month-old baby. But her life got off to a scary start. Her mother Rita suddenly went into labor two months early. "I was
    A comprehensive new report shows nearly half a million American babies are born too soon each year.

  • Wednesday, May 2 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-05-02 22:14:57 GMT
    2008 was the best year of Drew Simpson's life. He was an all state baseball player for Reno High School, pitching his team to a state title game. He went on to play baseball at Feather River College.
    Each year about 500,000 people sustain permanent brain and spinal cord injuries. Teens and young adults are at the highest risk for these devastating injuries.

  • Tuesday, May 1 2012 6:40 PM EDT2012-05-01 22:40:27 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News 21-year-old Sara Chernov watches her weight after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 16 years old. "Definitely been a struggle, no doubt about it." A new study in
    A new study finds the number of teens with type 2 diabetes is on the rise, but keeping the disease under control is not easy in that age group.

  • Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News 55-year-old Richard French is feeling really good these days. It's been two and half years since he suffered a massive heart attack. "They told me there was very little
    A new device may soon provide some hope for thousands of people with heart failure who are waiting for transplants.

  • Friday, April 27 2012 6:05 PM EDT2012-04-27 22:05:59 GMT
    From the University of Nevada: The University of Nevada School of Medicine's free Student Outreach Clinics for May and June have been announced for the following dates: a geriatric clinic will be held
    The University of Nevada's School of Medicine's Student Outreach Clinics for May and June have been announced.

  • Wednesday, April 25 2012 7:43 PM EDT2012-04-25 23:43:34 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Jennifer Burke has great skin. Her secret? "Right now, I use olive oil. It pretty much does everything I need it to do." For many people with dry skin, dermatologists
    Are you coming out of the winter months with dry skin? You might want to consider a natural approach to fighting chapped skin.

  • Monday, April 23 2012 7:21 PM EDT2012-04-23 23:21:25 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Do you suffer with back pain? Figuring out the cause is your first step to getting out of pain. Dr. Forrest Burke is with Silver State Spinecare. He's taking your calls
    Learn about the causes of back pain in tonight's Ask the Doctor segment.

  • Monday, April 23 2012 4:08 PM EDT2012-04-23 20:08:37 GMT
    Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Rita Tikofsky has been living with pain. She has arthritis that gets especially bad in her shoulder. "If I'm extending it and using it for anything such as reaching for
    Doctors have found a new way to diagnose and treat arthritis. How technology is saving doctors and patients time and money.

  • Friday, April 20 2012 7:52 PM EDT2012-04-20 23:52:22 GMT
    Scientists are learning they can harness aging immune systems to fight some kinds of cancer.

  • Friday, April 20 2012 1:36 PM EDT2012-04-20 17:36:10 GMT
    The number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is growing. But researchers think they have found a way to reduce the risk.

  • Wednesday, April 18 2012 7:54 PM EDT2012-04-18 23:54:10 GMT
    Scientists have made a breakthrough in the battle to stop HIV. UCLA researchers found a way to use stem cells to attack and kill the virus. 

  • Tuesday, April 17 2012 2:23 PM EDT2012-04-17 18:23:46 GMT
    A five-year-old girl is lucky to be alive after a complicated emergency operation. A team of doctors removed some of her organs to get to a cancerous tumor.

  • Monday, April 16 2012 7:39 PM EDT2012-04-16 23:39:11 GMT
    Doctors in Britain say a radical new treatment for Parkinson's could improve the lives of millions who suffer from the disease.

  • Monday, April 16 2012 7:35 PM EDT2012-04-16 23:35:07 GMT
    Affordable healthcare through Access to Healthcare Network.

  • Friday, April 13 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-04-13 23:20:52 GMT
    Six hours of sleep may not be enough to keep yourself healthy. 

  • Friday, April 13 2012 4:08 PM EDT2012-04-13 20:08:57 GMT
    HAWC Health Centers is closing on Saturdays at our main clinic on 1055 S. Wells Avenue, but will stay open during the week.

  • Thursday, April 12 2012 10:02 PM EDT2012-04-13 02:02:13 GMT
    Former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum drew attention to Trisomy 18 during his campaign. His 3-year-old daughter has the rare genetic disorder.

  • Wednesday, April 11 2012 8:00 PM EDT2012-04-12 00:00:15 GMT
    New research finds a possible link between dental x-rays and brain tumors. So should you still get the screening?

  • Tuesday, April 10 2012 8:11 PM EDT2012-04-11 00:11:49 GMT
    Imagine having uncontrollable laughter that seems to never end. It's a one-in-a-million disorder that's so rare, up until very recently a cure was hopeless.

  • Monday, April 9 2012 10:37 PM EDT2012-04-10 02:37:18 GMT
    New research shows a possible link between obesity and diabetes during pregnancy and autism.

  • Monday, April 9 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-04-09 23:20:43 GMT
    Infertility issues is the focus of tonight's Ask the Doctor segment.

  • Friday, April 6 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-04-07 00:50:54 GMT

    It fixes bad days, makes good ones awesome and it's a chance to put life in line. That's Charlie Johnston's take on running. Now he's using his passion to help those most in need.

  • Friday, April 6 2012 2:39 PM EDT2012-04-06 18:39:36 GMT
    Several prominent doctors groups are out with their lists of ways to cut down on wasteful medical spending. But the new recommendations could affect the quality of your healthcare.

  • Wednesday, April 4 2012 7:35 PM EDT2012-04-04 23:35:01 GMT
    You might take your iPad for granted, but for some, it's the only way they can communicate.

  • Wednesday, April 4 2012 1:14 PM EDT2012-04-04 17:14:03 GMT
    The FDA is warning doctors that a second counterfeit version of the best-selling cancer drug Avastin has been found in the U.S.

  • Tuesday, April 3 2012 9:42 PM EDT2012-04-04 01:42:28 GMT
    Finding a job in a tough economy is challenging enough, but for adults with autism, it can seem nearly impossible. A look at an organization working to help.

  • Monday, April 2 2012 9:26 PM EDT2012-04-03 01:26:01 GMT
    Get your questions about mammography and breast cancer answered by our Ask the Doctor guest.

  • Monday, April 2 2012 9:24 PM EDT2012-04-03 01:24:24 GMT

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now estimate 1 in 88 children have autism. The best thing you can do is educate yourself about the early warning signs.

  • Monday, April 2 2012 5:41 PM EDT2012-04-02 21:41:47 GMT
    The theme this year is "A Healthier America Begins Today". All week health officials will be focused on small steps you can take to make big changes in your health and wellbeing.

  • Thursday, March 29 2012 1:38 PM EDT2012-03-29 17:38:42 GMT
    The FDA has approved a new laser device that promises long lasting treatment for cellulite.

  • Wednesday, March 28 2012 2:11 PM EDT2012-03-28 18:11:10 GMT
    New research shows bariatric surgery can improve and possibly reverse Type 2 Diabetes in overweight and obese diabetics.

  • Tuesday, March 27 2012 2:11 PM EDT2012-03-27 18:11:21 GMT
    Women who have a mastectomy usually undergo a long painful process before reconstruction surgery. But now a new at home technology is making the preparation a lot easier for breast cancer survivors.

  • Monday, March 26 2012 2:28 PM EDT2012-03-26 18:28:23 GMT
    New guidelines recommend doctors stop prescribing sinus infection drugs so often because they typically don't work.

  • Wednesday, March 21 2012 6:33 PM EDT2012-03-21 22:33:57 GMT
    The University of Nevada's School of Medicine has announced its low-cost health care clinic dates for April.

  • Wednesday, March 21 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-03-21 22:30:52 GMT
    Anyone who has dealt with cancer knows patients not only battle the disease they also face a tough road with treatments. There's a new technique that's helping patients fight exhaustion and pain.

  • Tuesday, March 20 2012 9:20 PM EDT2012-03-21 01:20:14 GMT
    Imagine hearing the echo of your own words. Or even the sound of your heart beating. One woman says it was a painful reality for 9 months. 

  • Monday, March 19 2012 9:10 PM EDT2012-03-20 01:10:22 GMT
    Keeping kids safe on the baseball field in tonight's Ask the Doctor segment.

  • Monday, March 19 2012 2:51 PM EDT2012-03-19 18:51:06 GMT
    A government task force and other health groups are releasing new guidelines for cervical cancer screening. Under the new recommendations, many women would be tested less often.

  • Wednesday, March 14 2012 7:18 PM EDT2012-03-14 23:18:16 GMT
    If you spend your day doing the same physical activities, whether it's lifting your baby or traveling for work, then you might want to consider functional fitness.

  • Tuesday, March 13 2012 8:06 PM EDT2012-03-14 00:06:38 GMT
    We already know that drinking soda and other sweet drinks can lead to obesity. A new study finds it could hurt your heart.

  • Monday, March 12 2012 9:24 PM EDT2012-03-13 01:24:43 GMT
    A board certified gynecologist in Monday's Ask the Doctor segment talks about robotics and hysterectomies.

  • Thursday, March 8 2012 3:27 PM EST2012-03-08 20:27:09 GMT
    Some kids literally hold their breath until they pass out. What should you do if this is happening with your child?

  • Wednesday, March 7 2012 7:36 PM EST2012-03-08 00:36:29 GMT
    Doctors have a new tool for treating irregular heart rhythms. It's a technique that can help eliminate the risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation.

  • Tuesday, March 6 2012 2:12 PM EST2012-03-06 19:12:41 GMT
    A new study finds young children who have problems breathing while sleeping are at an increased risk for behavioral difficulties later in childhood.

  • Monday, March 5 2012 7:09 PM EST2012-03-06 00:09:54 GMT

    Millions of Americans are living with hepatitis C. Now there's another option available for some patients who arent responding to previous treatments.

  • Thursday, March 1 2012 7:13 PM EST2012-03-02 00:13:34 GMT
    A new kidney dialysis center in Sparks is offering cutting edge technology. How a simple looking cabinet is making dialysis safer and better for those suffering with kidney disease.

  • Wednesday, February 29 2012 7:37 PM EST2012-03-01 00:37:36 GMT
    A feel good story about a young man making a difference for children in the hospital.

  • Tuesday, February 28 2012 7:41 PM EST2012-02-29 00:41:22 GMT
    The Food and Drug Administration is adding new warning labels to cholesterol fighting drugs called statins.

  • Tuesday, August 17 2010 9:24 PM EDT2010-08-18 02:24:42 GMT
    Brown Elementary School students started the year off with a big surprise. They're not just hitting the books but the pavement as well.  
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