ABC News Medical Headlines
A Viagra For Women? New Drug Shows Promise
Sex drug that works on brain shows promise in women's libido.
Libido - Sildenafil - Health - People - Women
Libido - Sildenafil - Health - People - Women
Categories: News
WATCH: Conjoined Twins Separated Successfully
Trishna and Krishna were disjoined after a 25-hour marathon surgery.
conjoined twin - Home - Family - Multiple Births - Surgery
conjoined twin - Home - Family - Multiple Births - Surgery
Categories: News
Skip Annual Mammograms Under 50? New Guidelines Raise Questions, Beg Answers
Recommendations set off a debate over the costs and benefits of mammography.
Mammography - Government - Medicine - Health - Women
Mammography - Government - Medicine - Health - Women
Categories: News
WATCH: Wii Fit Offers Only Wee Bit of Exercise
Study finds cardio is best achieved at the gym and not with your gaming console.
Video game console - Wii Fit - Video game - Games - Console Platforms
Video game console - Wii Fit - Video game - Games - Console Platforms
Categories: News
WATCH: Managing Diabetes and Sports
Learn how to control your blood sugar while engaging in physical activity.
Blood sugar - Health - Diabetes - Diseases & Conditions - Endocrine Disorders
Blood sugar - Health - Diabetes - Diseases & Conditions - Endocrine Disorders
Categories: News
WATCH: Sasha Cohen's Olympic Strength
The figure skater advises teens on how to handle the stress of competition.
Sasha Cohen - FigureSkating - sport - Ice skating - Skating
Sasha Cohen - FigureSkating - sport - Ice skating - Skating
Categories: News
WATCH: Are Cases of H1N1 Growing More Deadly?
Dr. Richard Besser tells you how to arm yourself against swine flu.
Swine influenza - Richard E. Besser - Health - Infectious disease - Conditions and Diseases
Swine influenza - Richard E. Besser - Health - Infectious disease - Conditions and Diseases
Categories: News
Relaxation Drinks Send the Wrong Message?
Drinks marketed to young adults are raising concerns in the medical community.
Cancer - Health - Libraries - Conditions and Diseases - Support Groups
Cancer - Health - Libraries - Conditions and Diseases - Support Groups
Categories: News
Welcome to the Vaccine Lab; Please Remove Your Clothes
One correspondent visits the only U.S. facility churning out the H1N1 vaccine.
Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 - Health - Vaccination - Childhood Vaccinations - Immunizations
Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 - Health - Vaccination - Childhood Vaccinations - Immunizations
Categories: News
Cheap Vitamin B Best for Clearing Arteries?
Niacin, a form of vitamin B, leads to clearer arteries than a popular drug.
B vitamins - Health - Nutrition - Nutrients - Vitamins and Minerals
B vitamins - Health - Nutrition - Nutrients - Vitamins and Minerals
Categories: News
Physician Rails Against Coke Partnership with Doctor Group
A partnership between AAFP and Coca-Cola poses an ethical problem, one doc says.
American Academy of Family Physicians - Coca-Cola - Soft drink - Business - Soda
American Academy of Family Physicians - Coca-Cola - Soft drink - Business - Soda
Categories: News
No Paid Sick Days? Swine Flu Goes to Work
Because of H1N1, 15 states are considering laws to mandate paid sick days.
Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 - Swine influenza - Health - Influenza - Infectious Diseases
Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 - Swine influenza - Health - Influenza - Infectious Diseases
Categories: News
WATCH: Smoking Up at the Marijuana Cafe
An Oregon restaurant serves up coffee and cannabis to medical marijuana users.
Medical cannabis - Drugs - Health - Illegal - Pro-Legalization
Medical cannabis - Drugs - Health - Illegal - Pro-Legalization
Categories: News
WATCH: Chocolate Milk: Is the Calcium Worth the Sugar?
Dairy industry fights to keep the drink on school lunch menus.
Dairy - Chocolate Milk - Business - Milk - Sugar
Dairy - Chocolate Milk - Business - Milk - Sugar
Categories: News
Korean Children Under 'Growing' Pressure
Korean parents passionate to make their children grow tall.
South Korea - Korean - Asia - Ethnicity - Asian
South Korea - Korean - Asia - Ethnicity - Asian
Categories: News
Kids' Allergies: Epidemic or Medical Myth?
Allergies in kids are on the rise, but are kids really becoming more allergic?
Health - Allergies - Conditions and Diseases - Allergy - United States
Health - Allergies - Conditions and Diseases - Allergy - United States
Categories: News
Study Raises New Questions About Merck Pill Zetia
Niacin shrinks artery plaque; Merck's Zetia does not and may carry risks, new study finds
Merck - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Food and Drug Administration - Cardiovascular Disorders
Merck - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Food and Drug Administration - Cardiovascular Disorders
Categories: News
Australian Doctors Operate on Conjoined Twins
Australian doctors begin surgery to separate Bangladeshi twins conjoined at top of the head
ConjoinedTwins - Home - Family - Multiple Births - Surgery
ConjoinedTwins - Home - Family - Multiple Births - Surgery
Categories: News
Study Raises New Questions About Merck Pill Zetia
Niacin shrinks artery plaque; Merck's Zetia does not and may carry risks, new study finds
Merck - Health - Heart disease - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders
Merck - Health - Heart disease - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders
Categories: News
WWAY Health Headlines
- Can what you do when you are young affect your hearing when you get older?
- Researchers claim they have the winning combination to quit smoking
- Pender County Board of Health looks to put a ban on smoking
- Study questions the amount of vitamin D children get
- International Diabetes Foundation outlines new diabetes guidelines
- New guidelines look to bring school lunches up to date
- Fear associated with post-vaccine fever
ABC News Medical Headlines
- I'm Obese? Big Fat Deal, Some Say
- CDC Names W.Va. as Top Smoking State
- Democrats Unite to Hold Off Senate GOP Health Care Filibuster
- GOP Points to Cancer Recs, Calls It 'Rationing'
- Could Mammograms, Pap Smears Kill Reform?
- Swine Flu Activity Down in Many States
- Less Frequent Pap Tests: Good for Women?