Health
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Foods That Make You Fat
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) A new study finds a link between certain foods and weight gain. Harvard University researchers found that weight gain was most strongly associated with the intake of potato chips, potatoes, sugar-sweetened beverages, unprocessed red meats, and processed meats, like hot dogs, deli meats and sausage.
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Too Little Or Too Much Sleep Affects Quality Of Life
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) A new study finds that getting the wrong amount of sleep can lower your quality of life. The report shows that having less than 6 hours or more than 9 hours of sleep a night can increase your chance for depression.
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Danger Of Portable Pools
Inflatable, portable pools can be fun, but also dangerous for small children.
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How To Know You Have A Migraine
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) The hurt that comes from headache pain is no fun, but experts say knowing the type of headache you have can help you control it
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Free Mammography Screening at ECMC
(WKBW) Erie County Medical Center will hold a free breast cancer mammography screening for under-insured and uninsured women this Saturday, June 18th, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
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FDA Releases Graphic Cigarette Labels
Health warnings include images of cancer patients and rotting teeth.
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Flavored Milk Is Out In LA Schools
(WKBW/ABC News) The Los Angeles Unified School District is now the nation's largest school system to stop serving sugar-laden flavored milk
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Diet That May Save Your Life
(WKBW/ABC News) The Mediterranean diet is considered by some to be one of the healthiest diets in the world, and now a study out of France says that one key component of that diet may help protect against stroke
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UB Study: Energy Drinks Linked to Substance Use in Musicians
University at Buffalo research scientists examined substance use by 226 Western New York professional and amateur musicians ages 18-45.
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Battling Bug Bites!
(WKBW/Cleveland Clinic) If you've been outside at all lately, you know the bugs are biting and lots of people are itching! Stings and bites from insects are common, but can cause serious health problems and even a life-threatening allergic reaction
