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Healthcast Archive
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Laser Treatment For Chronic Childhood Ear Infections
A new laser treatment is helping some children who suffer from chronic ear infections.
Healthy Toppings For Picnic Food 
If you want to have a healthier burger or hot dog, you may want to say, "hold the ketchup and ...Monday, June 29th, 2009
Quick Autism Test
Researchers are testing a new rapid screening test for autism.Friday, June 26th, 2009
Faster Breast Cancer Biopsy
Doctors are testing a new technique for examining breast tumor samples, to see if it can spare ...
New Technology At Altoona Regional
An area hospital now offers technology, designed to improve the detection of heart disease, cancer, ...
New Device Helps Diagnose Heart Problems
Trying to diagnose a heart problem can mean many trips to your doctor's office, but a new device ...Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Sleep Apnea Device
A new device for sleep apnea may be more comfortable for patients than the traditional treatment.Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Primal Reflex Release For Pain
You know that knee-jerk reaction when the doctor hits your knee with a reflex hammer? The concept ...
New Treatment For Hammertoe
It's 'sandal season,' but for folks with hammertoe, it's still 'hide the foot season.' Now a new ...Monday, June 15th, 2009
College For Kids With Learning Disabilities
Kids with learning abilities need to look for colleges that have good support systems for their ...
Help For Pelvic Pain
A new effort is underway to support and encourage area women with pelvic pain.
Philipsburg Moshannon Valley Relay For Life
Despite the poor economy, one small community in our area held a big relay party.Thursday, June 11th, 2009
UPMC Heartburn Study
A Pittsburgh hospital is offering a new treatment for people who've tried everything for their ...Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Autism Vaccine Controversy
A new book called Autism's False Prophets looks into the science of autism and calls into the ...Friday, June 5th, 2009
Aortic Valve Bypass
A new procedure can help patients with a faulty heart valve who aren't healthy enough for surgeryWednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Unhealthy Restaurant Foods
A new study shows that meals served in several restaurant chains provide more fat or sodium than ...
Alternative Therapies For Children
Parents who are considering alternative therapies for their child should do some researchh and get ...Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
A Device That May Prevent Strokes
Researchers are testing a device that's designed to prevent strokes in people with an irregular ...
Study Prompts Concerns About PA Well Water
In a Penn State study of wells across the state 41% failed at least one parameter of water quality ...Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Smoking, Drug Abuse, & Alcohol Abuse Cost Billions In Health Costs
In 2005, taxpayers in the U.S. paid nearly 468-billion dollars for the health care of people who ...
