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HealthSupport Breast Cancer Awareness Month, get pink hairSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/04/2007 - 5:34pm.READ MORE: Americans spend more on health careSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 10/02/2007 - 5:30pm.READ MORE:
Americans spend more money on health care than in any other country in the world.
According to a new study published in health affairs by researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, one reason may be the size of our waistlines.
Full story... » Bush vows to veto SCHIPSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/01/2007 - 6:12pm.READ MORE:
The bill that increases funding for the state children's health insurance program by $35 billion was delivered to President Bush Monday.
Full story... » Government warns against OTC cold medicationsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/01/2007 - 6:10pm.READ MORE:
If you have young children, the government has an important warning for you: don't give them over-the-counter cold-and-cough medicine.
Full story... » Pender County receives $300,000 dental grantSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/01/2007 - 6:10pm.READ MORE:
The Pender County Health Department received $300,000 to help provide dental care for preschool, elementary and middle school students throughout the county.
Full story... » Possibly-infected beef concerns health officialsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 10/01/2007 - 6:09pm.READ MORE:
More than 22 million pounds of beef continues to worry health officials. The beef may be infected with a virus that has already made 25 people ill across eight states.
Full story... » Carbon monoxide hospitalizes coupleSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/28/2007 - 5:56pm.READ MORE: N.C. inmates treated for 'super bug'Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/28/2007 - 2:24pm.READ MORE:
Health officials are treating two inmates at the Cumberland County jail for an infection that is resistant to most antibiotics. The MRSA infection is known as the
"super bug."
Full story... » Wilmington couple hospitalized, investigators say cause unknownSubmitted by Meghan Torjussen on Thu, 09/27/2007 - 11:36pm.READ MORE:
Two people were taken to the hospital after New Hanover County deputies found one unresponsive and the other disoriented in their Wilmington home.
Full story... » Working teens smoke moreSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 09/27/2007 - 6:41pm.READ MORE:
Teens who work gain valuable skills as well as earn spending money, but a new study finds they may also pick up a costly habit on the job.
Full story... » Study: Thimerosal not linked to Autism, other development problemsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/26/2007 - 4:53pm.READ MORE:
Does the chemical compound, thimerosal ring a bell? It's commonly used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent and it contains mercury.
Full story... » Study: Tourette's provides advantage in some skillsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 5:35pm.READ MORE:
Scientists are finding that people with Tourette's Syndrome may actually have an advantage when it comes to certain skills. Those who suffer from Tourette's learn to get used to the physical and vocal tics that others often view as faux pas, but the sudden or repetitive motions and sounds are involuntary.
Full story... » Yoga classes held in Airlie GardensSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 5:00pm.READ MORE:  You may have taken a walk through beautiful Airlie Gardens or taken a relaxing yoga class in a gym. Now the two experiences are combining into one.
Full story...Edwards: Limit frivolous lawsuitsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 9:36am.READ MORE:
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says attorneys should have to show their medical malpractice cases have merit before filing them.
Full story... » NC study: Financial incentives can help employees lose weightSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 09/25/2007 - 9:35am.READ MORE:
People will lose weight for money, even a little money.
That's the finding of a North Carolina study that offers one more option for employers trying to cut health care costs.
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