Healthy Living: Local News
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Late Stage Colon Cancer Up In Three WNY Counties
(WKBW) The American Cancer Society of New York and New Jersey says Western New Yorkers may be "missing the message' on colon cancer. It released a report showing the percentage of colon cancers diagnosed... Read more..
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Buffalo Organization Marks National Eating Disorders Week
(WKBW) The week of February 26th marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and Erie County offers a lifeline of confidential, compassionate support, helping... Read more..
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Study Finds Sleeping Pills Increase Death Risk
(WKBW/ABC News) A warning if you take prescription sleeping pills. We all know the dangers of taking too many, but a new study connects even very modest use with an increased risk of death. Between... Read more..
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Foods That Boost Your Memory
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) Here's food for thought: the things you eat may actually boost your memory! Dietitians say start by adding blueberries to your diet! Amy Jamieson-Petonic, a registered dietitian... Read more..
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Go Red For Women: Lake View Mom Suffers Stroke At Age 36
Carin Stahlka shares her personal story, with life saving advice for women.... Read more..
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New Diet Pill Close To FDA Approval
(WKBW/ABC News) A new diet pill is one step closer to gaining FDA approval, and, if approved, Qnexa would be the first new prescription diet pill approved in 13 years. The previously rejected diet... Read more..
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Millard Fillmore Suburban To Expand Care For Babies
(WKBW) Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital is looking for state approval to expand its services. It has filed a Certificate of Need with the State Department of Health to provide critical care for... Read more..
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Health Risk Of Diet Pop
(WKBW/ABC News) Millions of us drink diet pop to keep from putting on weight, but is it possible some of us are still paying a price with our health? A study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine... Read more..
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Young Women And Heart Attacks
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) A new study raises awareness and alarm about young women and heart attacks. One expert calls it a "double whammy": not only don't they expect heart attacks in younger women,... Read more..
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Foods High In Sodium
(WKBW/ABC News) One way to a healthier heart is to lower your salt intake. Too much sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure, which is a major cause of heart disease and stroke. The CDC... Read more..
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Avoiding Blood Clots When Flying
(WKBW/ABC News) Those who fly economy class often worry about it. It's the risk of getting a blood clot sitting in cramped seats, especially on long flights. It's a condition that could cause death,... Read more..
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Heart Healthy Foods
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) February is Heart Month, and if you want a healthier heart, it begins at the dining room table. Your food choices can directly impact your risk for developing heart disease. Dietitians... Read more..
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Go Red For Women: Williamsville Woman Has Heart Attack at Age 47
Everyone is encouraged to wear red on Friday, February 3, as the American Heart Association kicks off heart month with National Wear Red Day. It's an awareness campaign about heart disease, the number... Read more..
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Booster Seats Not Used By Carpoolers
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) Booster seats are a stepping stone, used when kids no longer need a car seat, designed for babies or toddlers, but are not ready for a seat belt. Now, a new study finds a... Read more..
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Never Too Early To Lower Heart Disease Risk
Channel 7's Joanna Pasceri encourages everyone to "Go Red" Friday Feb. 3rd for the American Heart Association... Read more..
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Are You Spreading The Flu Virus?
Channel 7's "Health Link" anchor Joanna Pasceri with some advice on staying well this winter.... Read more..
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Foods Kids Should Avoid
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) Chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese may be staples in most children's diets, but there are some things parents really should keep off their plate. Dietitians say processed... Read more..
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Roswell Park Makes Strides In Helping Cancer Patients
A new study at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo could help save the lives of cancer patients.... Read more..
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Protecting Kids From Cold and Flu
Health Link anchor Joanna Pasceri has some good advice.... Read more..
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What About A Vegan Diet?
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) A vegan diet is a plant-based diet where you don't eat any animal products, including milk, cheese and eggs. Experts say a vegan diet can be a healthy lifestyle choice, but you... Read more..
