Thursday, May 17 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-05-17 23:23:56 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News The Pearson family was established 2006 when Keith and Amy sealed their love with a Genoa wedding. Their song, You Are My Sunshine, was how they saw each other. By 2009More >>
Esophageal cancer is the fastest growing cancer diagnosis in the country. As one family found out, symptoms often times don't show up until it's too late.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:37 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:37:01 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Cooling off in a swimming pool is one of spring and summer's great joys. But sometimes, running around at the pool creates severe injuries. 13-year-old Joey Rubin found thatMore >>
Swimming season is upon us. While most of the safety precautions center around the risk of drowning, other pool injuries put people at serious risk, too.More >>
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 couchMore >>
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.More >>
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 inMore >>
An FDA panel is recommending the agency approve the first drug to prevent HIV in healthy people.More >>
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 yardMore >>
Acid reflux can do serious damage, from causing ulcers to cancer. So getting it under control is critical. More >>
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 canMore >>
A fun run is taking place this Sunday. And it's not just fun but it also helps local cancer victims.More >>
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 denseMore >>
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. More >>
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 tinyMore >>
Sleep apnea not only leaves you feeling tired, it also increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. Now there's another option for sufferers.More >>
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 theMore >>
The Northern Nevada Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Network is hosting two free presentations.More >>
As would-be presidential candidate Chris Christie learned, weight bias can make it hard to achieve goals. If self-consciousness keeps you from getting fit, here are ways to get past it and feel motivated again.More >>
What's hiding under the peel of this tiny citrus? You might be surprised at the healthy benefits.More >>
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Pregnancy-induced hypertension, also commonly referred to as toxemia, can occur in any pregnant woman, but some women are at increased risk for developing this disorder. Pregnant women considered to be at increased risk include:
Women who are pregnant for the first time. (Increased risk is present in a subsequent pregnancy if the father is different from the father of the other pregnancy.)
Women who have had pregnancy-induced hypertension in a previous pregnancy.
Women whose mother or sister has developed preeclampsia.
Women younger than age 20 or older than 35.
Women who are pregnant with more than one baby such as twins and triplets.
Women who already have medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure (before becoming pregnant), kidney disease and lupus.
Women who are malnourished or overweight at the start of pregnancy.
Women who are African-American.
Women who are carrying a baby with a certain chromosomal abnormalities and sometimes women with an abnormal maternal serum alpha feto protein.
Williams DE, Pridjian G. Obstetrics. In: Rakel RE. Rakel: Textbook of Family Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. Accessed June 1, 2009. Accessed: 06/01/2009
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. High blood pressure during pregnancy. Accessed: 09/29/2009
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