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HealthSecond rabies case confirmed in New Hanover CountySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 5:07pm.READ MORE:
A second case of rabies has been confirmed in New Hanover County. A dog owner in Castle Hayne called animal control, after finding his dog with a dead raccoon in his mouth. The results revealed the raccoon had rabies.
Full story... » People with diabetes should prepare for hurricanesSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 6:19pm.READ MORE:
Along with preparing your home for a hurricane people with medical conditions should also prepare themselves. Pender County Hospital is offering classes for diabetics on self managing their condition during a disaster.
Full story... » Cancer patients react to hypnosisSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 6:13pm.READ MORE:
Don't believe in the power of hypnosis? You may change your mind after hearing about a new study that reveals that hypnosis can reduce side effects from surgery.
Women undergoing breast cancer surgery may have fewer side effects if they use hypnosis.
Full story... » Miami man gets prosthetic leg in WilmingtonSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 12:11pm.READ MORE:  A Miami man lost part of his leg to a rare form of cancer. He traveled nearly 800 miles to Wilmington to get prostheses and will leave our area with much more.
Full story...Smoking linked to head, neck cancerSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/27/2007 - 5:56pm.READ MORE:
Doctors have discovered that head and neck cancer is largely linked to smoking, and for women, the risk is extremely high.
More than a half million cases of head and neck cancer are diagnosed each year worldwide. These include cancers of the nose, mouth, throat and larynx.
Full story... » Duke taps Harvard leader, first woman to lead medical schoolSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/27/2007 - 12:21pm.READ MORE:
Duke says in a news release announcing the appointment that Doctor Nancy C. Andrews also becomes the only woman to lead one of the nation's top ten medical schools.
Full story... » Edwards offers cancer planSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/27/2007 - 9:13am.READ MORE:
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards wants to increase research funding and create support networks for people dealing with cancer.
Full story... » Heavy bookbags hurt students, physical therapists urge safetySubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/24/2007 - 6:21pm.READ MORE:
School has started or is starting soon and physical therapists are trying to make sure kids don't hurt themselves by having too much in their backpacks.
Full story... » Schools try to fight childhood obesity problemSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/24/2007 - 5:54pm.READ MORE:
There's been a lot of talk on how schools can fight the childhood obesity problem: from fewer vending machines to healthier lunches and more PE classes. But as millions of kids go back to classes over the next few weeks will they see any of these changes?
Full story... » Researchers discover possible relief from itchinessSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/23/2007 - 6:05pm.READ MORE: Do your children have high blood pressure?Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 6:28pm.READ MORE:
Do your children have high blood pressure? If they do chances are good you might not know it. A new study finds high blood pressure is often missed in kids.
Full story... » Study: Antioxidants could increase skin cancer risk in womenSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 5:18pm.READ MORE:
Researchers in France have evidence that proves there are risks to taking antioxidants.
The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, indicates that vitamins E and C taken to help repair skin cells may actually increase the risk of skin cancer in women.
Full story... » Kohls, hospital hold Back to School Safety ExtravaganzaSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2007 - 9:35am.READ MORE: FDA issues labeling requirements for blood-thinning drugSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/17/2007 - 6:27pm.READ MORE:
The FDA has issued new labeling requirements and an important warning about a popular drug.
If you already use or are considering using the blood thinner Coumadin, this important information could affect you.
Full story... » Renamed health clinic still facing problemsSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 08/17/2007 - 5:40pm.READ MORE: A Wilmington health clinic plagued by problems has a new name. But the problems have not gone away.
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