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Local Woman Can't Get Life-Saving Drug
Wednesday, May, 16 2012 @ 6:11 PM
Drug shortages endanger a local woman. -
Coffee Drinkers Live Longer
Wednesday, May, 16 2012 @ 5:40 PM
Coffee drinkers may live longer. -
Get Ready to Relay for Life
Wednesday, May, 16 2012 @ 5:35 PM
It's Relay for Life season in our region. -
New Treatment for Deadly Genetic Disorder
Tuesday, May, 15 2012 @ 5:30 PMA new treatment prolongs the lives of children with a deadly genetic disorder.
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Energy Drinks Can Send You to the ER
Monday, May, 14 2012 @ 5:55 PM
ER visits associated with energy drinks are up.
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Device Helps Blind "See" Surroundings
Thursday, May, 10 2012 @ 5:34 PM
An experimental device helps the blind "see" their surroundings.
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New Device Relieves Severe Pain
Wednesday, May, 9 2012 @ 3:37 PM
A new device relieves pain from cerebral palsy, MS, and stroke.
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Artificial Pancreas Helps Diabetics
Tuesday, May, 8 2012 @ 3:08 PM
Artificial pancreas being tested in diabetics.
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New Device Treats Sleep Apnea
Monday, May, 7 2012 @ 4:10 PM
A small easy-to-use device relieves sleep apnea. -
Memory Loss Starts in Your 40's
Friday, May, 4 2012 @ 4:41 PM
Memory loss starts in your 40's, but you can fight back.
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Fitness for People with Medical Issues
Thursday, May, 3 2012 @ 4:32 PM
Local gyms offer fitness help for people with medical issues.
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New 3D Cancer-Fighting Technology
Wednesday, May, 2 2012 @ 4:08 PM
New technology helps doctors fight the fastest growing cancer.
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New Research on Breast Cancer Treatment
Tuesday, May, 1 2012 @ 4:00 PM
A new study compares two treatments for breast cancer.
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Number of Babies Born Addicted Triples
Monday, April, 30 2012 @ 4:19 PM
New study shows rapid increase in expectant moms using opiates and babies born addicted.
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Healthy Lifestyle May Prevent Cancer Recurrence
Friday, April, 27 2012 @ 4:13 PM
A healthy lifestyle may keep cancer from recurring.
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Charlotte Ames is the area's only local Health Reporter and brings you the latest medical health news weeknights. You can catch Healthcast on WTAJ News at 5:00pm and her Health Headlines report on WTAJ News at 5:30pm.If you have a Health related story that you would like to see on WTAJ News, please email Charlotte at cames@wtajtv.com.
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