Healthy Living: Local News
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Smoking and Lead Linked to ADHD
Here's another reason to quit smoking. A new government study shows early exposure to tobacco & lead can increase a child's risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Researchers say children... Read more..
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The Great American Smokeout
Want to create more birthdays? The American Cancer Society says all it takes is a plan to kick the habit, and today is a good day to start it. It's the 34th Great American Smokeout. The American... Read more..
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More Fallout From New Recommendations On Mammograms
There's still a lot of confusion over a government panel's recommendation for women to actually get less screening for breast cancer. Some medical professionals are outraged, others are defending it,... Read more..
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ABC News Medical Editor On The Safety Of The Swine Flu Vaccine
There's no cause for concern over the swine flu vaccine. That's according to the former interim head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Richard Besser is now the Senior Medical... Read more..
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ABC News Senior Medical And Health Editor Talks About The Swine Flu
Dr. Richard Besser has an extensive career in medicine and public health, and now he's sharing his medical knowledge with viewers on TV. The Senior Medical Editor for ABC News has spent the first... Read more..
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Swine Flu Numbers Are Staggering
The new numbers on swine flu are staggering. 22 million people have been affected since April of this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that about 4,000 people have... Read more..
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Suspected Swine Flu Gets A Woman Kicked Off An Airplane
A woman from Hawaii is furious that she was kicked off a United Airlines flight because the crew thought she had the swine flu. She and her daughter were heading home to Honolulu, but they were... Read more..
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Lack Of Healthcare For Vets
On a day we honor our veterans, disturbing news about the health care they aren't getting. According to a new study from Harvard researchers, a lack of health insurance may be more deadly for veterans... Read more..
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Statins May Help Prevent Gallbladder Disease
A lot of people take statins to lower cholesterol, but they actually may have another positive effect on the body. Each year, thousands of Americans have their gallbladders removed due to gallstone... Read more..
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ABC News Senior Medical Editor Comes To Buffalo Nov. 13
A member of the ABC News medical staff is coming to Buffalo to speak. UB's School of Public Health is welcoming Dr. Richard Besser on Friday, November 13. The newly named Senior Medical Editor for... Read more..
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Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Help Protect Against Swine Flu
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that getting a seasonal flu shot may help you fight off the swine flu. The CDC found that 25 percent of people who had the regular... Read more..
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Low-Carb Diet Affects Mood
The goal of dieting is to lose weight, of course, but what kind of effect does it have on your mood? Researchers compared the moods of dieters on the traditional low-fat, low- calorie diet to those... Read more..
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Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
Free prostate cancer screenings are available this Saturday at the Rev. Dr. Bennett Smith, Jr. Family Life Center. That's at 833 Michigan Avenue in Buffalo. Stop by between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.... Read more..
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Language Development In Babies Starts Before Birth
A new study shows that infants are actually learning their native language while still in the womb. Researchers found that even at 5 days old, a newborn's cry is already mimicking the accent of... Read more..
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Cancer Patients Want Honesty From Doctors
A lot of people say they want a doctor with a "good bedside manner", but a new study of cancer patients shows that term can mean many different things. The report conducted by researchers at the University... Read more..
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Cat Tests Positive For Swine Flu
An Iowa woman's cat has been diagnosed with swine flu. The woman brought the cat to the vet when it wouldn't eat, was tired, and had trouble breathing. The 13-year old animal is on antibiotics and is... Read more..
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Beef Sold at BJ's May Be Contaminated
If you buy ground beef from BJ's Wholesale Club, check your freezer. The product may be recalled. Fairbank Farms, a beef manufacturer in Ashville, that's in Chautauqua County, has issued a voluntary... Read more..
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Winning Combination For Quitting Smoking
Trying to kick the habit? A smoker will tell you, it's not an easy thing to do, but new research from the University of Wisconsin reveals a winning combination. The study involved more than 1500... Read more..
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Swine Flu Kills Teen Hockey Player
A 13-year-old Toronto boy went downhill fast after contracting the H1N1 virus. The boy's father is now speaking out and urging parents to take flu symptoms seriously. Channel 7's Ginger Geoffery has... Read more..
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New Treatment For Breast Cancer Shows Promise
Doctors at Sister's Hospital in Buffalo were the first in Western New York to use a new balloon device to give radiation treatment to breast cancer patients. It's a lot easier on women going through... Read more..
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