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Healthcast Archive
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Cochlear Implants For Seniors 
A device that's been used to treat deafness in children is now being used in seniors.Thursday, July 30th, 2009
National Survey Rates Cleanest And Dirtiest Beaches
If you plan to vacation at your favorite beach this summer, you may want to check out its rating ...
Healing Touch
Healing touch is a kind of complementary and alternative medicine therapy falling under the ...Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
New Guidelines For Swine Flu Vaccines
Federal officials say pregnant women should be the first to get swine flu shots.
Program Offers Free Or Low Cost Prescription Drugs
If you're having trouble paying for your prescriptions, you may want to follow the example of area ...
Tonsil & Adenoid Removal Made Help Kids With Breathing Problems
A new study says children with breathing problems while they sleep, do better after having their ...
Teen Insomnia
Researchers estimate up to half of all teens experience periods of insomnia. The condition ...Monday, July 27th, 2009
New Wrinkle Shot Means Competition For BOTOX
The FDA has approved a new wrinkle treatment that's very similar to BOTOX.Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Breast Cancer Vaccine Study
Researchers are now testing two vaccines to see if they can reduce the risk or prevent breast ...Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
New Treatment For Depression
A psychiatrist in our region is the first in the state to offer a new treatment for depression.Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Are We What Our Mothers Ate?
Mothers' health in the days and weeks prior to becoming pregnant may determine the health of ...
Six Healthy Behaviors Reduce High Blood Pressure
A new study shows that by adopting six healthy behaviors, you can reduce your risk of developing ...Monday, July 20th, 2009
Potential New Alzheimer's Treatment
A treatment used for leukemia, immune deficiencies, and anemia may also lower the risk of ...
New SIDS Research
Researchers believe problems with blood pressure regulation in infants may contribute to SIDS.Thursday, July 16th, 2009
UPMC Named As One Of America's Best Hospitals
UPMC is listed in the U.S. News and World Report honor roll of the country's best hospitals for ...Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Using CT Scan To Diagnose Appendicitis
It's estimated that about one in five people who have their appendix removed don't need the ...
New Technique To Relieve Pain
If you've been suffering from neck , shoulder pain or other muscle aches, but can't find relief ...Monday, July 13th, 2009
How Much Stretching Do You Need To Do?
A new study suggests that stretching can help with your flexibility and reduce stiffness and it ...Friday, July 10th, 2009
Yoga In The Park
A park in our region will be a gathering place on from 5pm to 9pm Monday July 15th for yoga ...Thursday, July 9th, 2009
New Surgery For Skin Cancer
A dermatologist in our area performs a procedure for skin cancer that's designed to take the least ...
