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KLTV - Med Team

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Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes

Researchers say they've taken a significant stride in understanding how relaxation techniques such as meditation, prayer and yoga improve health: by changing patterns of gene activity that affect how the body responds to stress.

For Heart Attack Victims, You Can Be a Lifesaver

When Ross Cohen found a woman unconscious on a city street, he was able to revive her despite a lack of CPR training. Would you know what to do in a similar situation?

Best 4th of July Fireworks

From Manhattan to Mt. Rushmore, 16,000 pyrotechnic displays will be celebrating Independence Day. Here are the top ten places to witness the rockets' red glare and the bombs bursting in air.

Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Saintpaul

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human foodborne infections due to Salmonella serotype Saintpaul.

The French Kitchen Garden

In a French kitchen garden, herbs and edible flowers are inter-planted amongst a myriad of vegetables to create an edible landscape.

Celebrating the Birthday of a Grand Old Flag

Betsy Ross has legend on her side, but others also played a part in designing the American flag, which celebrates a "birthday" each June 14.

Batted Balls Threaten High School Baseball Players

Most high school baseball players should wear headgear on the field to protect them from injuries from batted balls, a new study suggests.

Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers At Risk

At least 40 percent of American infants and toddlers aren't getting enough vitamin D, according to researchers from Children's Hospital in Boston.

Kids Gulping Down More Sugary Beverages

Children aged 2 to 19 now take in up to 15 percent of their total daily calories from drinks that contain sugar, a finding that confirms previous research and suggests consumption is rising.

Where's the Beef? Try the Lab

More and more, meat is being viewed as a detriment to human health and the environment, leading some activists to wonder if a better way to produce meat might be found. One intriguing possibility may be found in the laboratory.

Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes

FRIDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) -- Women who receive kidneys from males have a higher rate of graft failure than other donor-recipient combinations, and gender should be considered...

Health Tip: Have a Safe Fourth of July

(HealthDay News) -- Food, fun and fireworks are all part of the Fourth of July holiday. If they're legal in your area, following firework safety rules must be part of your...

On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First

By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 4 (HealthDay News) -- Fireworks can be breathtaking spectacles, creating glittering showers of sparks and...

Health Tip: Trying Pregnancy Again

(HealthDay News) -- Trying to get pregnant again after a miscarriage can be fraught with a host of emotional and physical concerns.

Health Tip: Beat by the Summer Heat

(HealthDay News) - Soaring temperatures and high humidity can lead to heat-related ills, including heat stroke. Some people are at greater risk, the U.S.

Health Tip: When Seniors Shouldn't Live Alone

(HealthDay News) -- Many seniors are reluctant to give up their independence in favor of a nursing home or assisted living facility.

Quarter of Disabled Seniors Use Risky Medications

WEDNESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Senior citizens with disabilities are twice as likely as their non-disabled counterparts to being taking at least one prescription drug deemed...

Disparities in Life Expectancy Increasing

Contrary to popular belief, life expectancies are not rising steadily and uniformly across the United States.  In fact, new research shows that between 1983 and 1999, death rates for women went up in many poor counties and, overall, geographical and racial disparities in life expectancy have worsened across the country.

Rare Gene Mutation Plays Role in Longevity

A rare gene mutation that restricts a particular growth factor may be one of the keys to living to 100 and beyond.

Disability Stronger Predictor of Longevity Than Disease Is

By Alan Mozes, HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Among Americans living to the ripe old age of 100 and counting, it is the ability to delay...

Which birth control method is the most effective?

The National Women's Health Resource Center gives the run down on the most effective forms of birth control and how they work.

Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction

By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Frequent sexual intercourse may cut down on a man's chances of developing erectile...

New Method Better Predictor of In Vitro Fertilization Success

TUESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- A method that's 70 percent accurate in determining whether a woman undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) will get pregnant has been developed by...

Health Tip: Stretch Marks

(HealthDay News) -- Stretch marks, often the result of rapid stretching of the skin, are most commonly associated with pregnancy.

Delayed Sleep Pattern Tied to Irregular Menstrual Cycles

FRIDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- Having delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) appears to be linked to irregular menstrual cycles and increased premenstrual symptoms in women,...

Health Tip: Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Women

(HealthDay News) -- A urinary tract infection may have symptoms including painful and frequent urination, cloudy urine, pressure in the lower belly and fever.

Countdown to Hair Loss

By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- Want to know how much hair you're losing?

Relatives of Parkinsons Patients at Risk, too

Ivanhoe Newswire (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The family members of patients with Parkinsons disease could suffer from neurological impairment themselves.

About One-Third of Kids Take Dietary Supplements

Ivanhoe Newswire (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Dietary supplements seem to be nearly as popular among children as they are among adults.

Cardiac Rehab Significantly Underused

Ivanhoe Newswire (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cardiac rehabilitation can reduce disability and prolong life, but many patients may be missing out on the benefits.

Diabetics Perception of Quality of Life, Care

Ivanhoe Newswire (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- How do diabetics rate their quality of life and complications from the disease?

SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction

By Serena Gordon, HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- A malfunction in the regulation of the brain chemical serotonin may be at the root of...

New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer

WEDNESDAY, July 2 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug that inhibits tumor blood vessel formation slows the progression of metastatic thyroid cancer in some patients, an...

Organ Donation: An Advancing Science Hindered by Supply Shortages

By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- More than 98,000 Americans are clinging to life this very second, and their only chance...

Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults

By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of American teens say they've consumed alcohol, and more than 40...

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