Friday, June 14 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:29:04 GMT
Scientists have found an innovative new way to find the deadliest type of skin cancer. Researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center analyzed airborne molecules in the odors that come from human
Scientists have found an innovative new way to find the deadliest type of skin cancer.
Friday, June 14 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:27:01 GMT
Researchers have discovered an interesting way to protect against high blood pressure…volunteer work. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University studied more than 1,000 people over age 51. Those who reported
Researchers have discovered an interesting way to protect against high blood pressure…volunteer work.
Friday, June 14 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:25:15 GMT
Coincidentally, United Blood Services are in desperate need of volunteers. United Blood Service is in desperate need for type O blood right now. Despite receiving more donations, hospital usage still
Coincidentally, United Blood Services are in desperate need of volunteers.
Friday, June 14 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:17:25 GMT
As we've told you before during HealthWise, drowning is a silent tragedy. In reality, it rarely comes with the screaming and waving hands we see in the movies. More often, it's motionless and the person
Drowning is a silent tragedy. In reality, it rarely comes with the screaming and waving hands we see in the movies. More often, it's motionless and the person goes limp in the water.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:31:59 GMT
An important decision from the Supreme Court that's likely to influence the emerging field of genetic medicine was made Thursday, June 13. The issue was whether parts of the human body, individual genes,
An important decision from the Supreme Court that's likely to influence the emerging field of genetic medicine was made Thursday, June 13.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:29:22 GMT
Thanks to 6 hours of double lung transplant surgery, 10 year-old Sarah Murnaghan, is breathing on her own Thursday, June 13. This procedure was completed after making national headlines for winning a
After six hours of double lung transplant surgery, 10 year-old Sarah Murnaghan, is breathing on her own.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:25:13 GMT
It's been recommended that men protect against prostate cancer by getting a digital rectal exam, a PSA blood test by age 40, and even earlier if there is a family history of the disease. However, the
It's been recommended that men protect against prostate cancer by getting a digital rectal exam, a PSA blood test by age 40, and even earlier if there is a family history of the disease.
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:24:36 GMT
It just makes sense that a helmet will protect your head if you fall from a bike, ATV's and skateboards, and scooters. But Dr. Juan Fitz, an emergency room physician says even though helmets are a proven
Even though helmets are a proven life-saver, the protection depends on the fit.
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:18:24 GMT
A study out of Michigan State has been following bathroom etiquette, and here are the dirty details. They found that just 5% of restroom users properly wash their hands. After observing more than 3,000
Just 5% of restroom users properly wash their hands.
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:11:45 GMT
Going for a short walk after meals could lower the risk for type two diabetes. A study at George Washington University finds walking after meals can stop blood sugar levels from raising too high, a common
Going for a short walk after meals could lower the risk for type two diabetes.
Thursday, June 13 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:05:55 GMT
Even if you use a hands free phone to talk or text while driving, you have a greater chance of ending up in an accident. That comes from a study released today by the Triple A foundation for traffic
Research shows using hands-free devices to talk or text while driving is still dangerous.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 2:42 PM EDT2013-06-12 18:42:45 GMT
Speaking of ears, which one of yours is closest to your cell phone; do you prefer to listen with the left ear, or the right? A new study says your brain makes that call. Up to 90% of the time, right
Researchers are still trying to find a link between cell phone use and cancer.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-06-04 20:37:37 GMT
New research finds the best anti-aging cream money can buy is more affordable than most.After analyzing the skin of more than 900 people age 55 and younger, Australian researchers found those who used
After analyzing the skin of more than 900 people age 55 and younger, Australian researchers found those who used sunscreen every day for 4 years had a 24% reduction in skin aging compared to those who used sunscreen every once in a while.
Saturday, June 1 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-06-01 23:30:15 GMT
A lot of people are alive today because of ECMO, a heart lung machine that breaths for a baby who can't do that on his own yet. Normally, it's a temporary fix to allow babies time to develop, but it's
A lot of people are alive today because of ECMO, a heart lung machine that breaths for a baby who can't do that on his own yet.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-30 02:46:26 GMT
Another high school senior, this one in Florida, is applauded for her potentially life-saving medical research. 18 year old Brittany Wenger has developed a computer program that helps diagnose cancer
Another high school senior, this one in Florida, is applauded for her potentially life-saving medical research.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-05-30 02:43:01 GMT
A Harvard study reveals college women binge drink more often than men. Researchers followed almost 1,000 college freshman for two years and found women were more likely to exceed the recommended weekly
A Harvard study reveals that college women binge drink more often than men.
Tuesday, May 28 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-05-29 02:56:38 GMT
You've heard of equine therapy, look how technology is teaming up with therapeutic horseback riding to make a difference in patients with disabilities thanks to some hardworking students and the next generation
You've heard of equine therapy, look how technology is teaming up with therapeutic horseback riding to make a difference in patients with disabilities thanks to some hardworking students and the next generation of the i-Phone.
Tuesday, May 28 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-29 02:35:32 GMT
Emergency rooms in Colorado saw a spike in young children accidentally ingesting marijuana after it became easier to use for medical purposes in 2009. Most of the reports stemmed from children eating
Emergency rooms in Colorado saw a spike in young children accidentally ingesting marijuana after it became easier to use for medical purposes in 2009.
Tuesday, May 28 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-29 02:30:40 GMT
Perhaps a bigger concern right now in this country is what could be growing in your swimming pool. The CDC says there are an increasing number of infections caused by bacteria in public pools. Normally,
Perhaps a bigger concern right now in this country is what could be growing in your swimming pool.
Tuesday, May 28 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-29 02:27:12 GMT
Meanwhile, scientists in China are worried about a new strain of bird flu. This one is called the H7N9 virus and it's already killed 36 people in that country. Researchers there say many patients have
Meanwhile, scientists in China are worried about a new strain of bird flu.
Tuesday, May 28 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-05-29 02:26:11 GMT
Here's an update on some bad bugs that are getting global attention. In Venezuela, an outbreak of the H1N1 flu has killed 17 people and infected 250. Remember, that's the same swine flu that developed
Here's an update on some bad bugs that are getting global attention.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:42:49 GMT
Doctors in Poland say they've successfully performed a total face transplant on a 33-year-old man just three weeks after he was disfigured. Face transplants are extremely complicated and would normally
Doctors in Poland say they've successfully performed a total face transplant on a 33-year-old man just three weeks after he was disfigured.
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:18 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:18:13 GMT
All week we've been focusing on suicide prevention, what to say and how to get help for people at risk. On Friday, Karin sat down with Beth Glass, a representative from NAMI, which stands for the National
On Friday, Karin sat down with Beth Glass, a representative from NAMI, which stands for the National Alliance of Mental Illness, and Annette Gary from STARCARE, formerly known as MHMR.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:11:47 GMT
All this week, we've been focusing on depression and suicide prevention. We have a long list of resources on our website. But on our news at five today, we learned that Starcare, formerly known as MHMR,
All this week, we've been focusing on depression and suicide prevention. We have a long list of resources on our website. But on our news at five today, we learned that Starcare, formerly known as MHMR,
Friday, May 17 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:10:22 GMT
Aside from heart health, a recent study at Stanford University found a regular dose of aspirin may also help reduce the risk of melanoma. Sounds impressive, but don't try this at home. Melanoma is the
Aside from heart health, a recent study at Stanford University found a regular dose of aspirin may also help reduce the risk of melanoma. Sounds impressive, but don't try this at home. Melanoma is the
Friday, May 17 2013 12:31 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:31:51 GMT
A national survey referenced by the CDC indicates that up to one in five children in the U.S. suffers from a mental disorder. The survey says that teen boys are more likely to die by suicide, but girls
78% of adolescent suicides are triggered by bullying. Contact Lubbock has prepared a series of videos to educate parents and students about the pressures kids face.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:49:39 GMT
On Wednesday, Karin sat down with Tricia Vowels of Community Health Services and Taia Jones-Castillo, a QPR Instructor, to talk about what you should say, and what you should not say, to someone contemplating
On Wednesday, Karin sat down with Tricia Vowels of Community Health Services and Taia Jones-Castillo, a QPR Instructor, to talk about what you should say, and what you should not say, to someone contemplating suicide.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 16:04:52 GMT
On Monday, Dr. Tom McGovern joined us from the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry to explain the growing concern over suicide and depression. Although the focus has primarily been
On Monday, Dr. Tom McGovern joined us from the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry to explain the growing concern over suicide and depression.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:38:01 GMT
Three years ago, on Mother's Day weekend, Sharon Kohout lost her daughter to suicide. Now she teaches a class called QPR, a mental-health equivalent to CPR, emergency intervention for people considering
Sharon sat down with KCBD's Karin McCay on Tuesday and debunked some common myths about depression and suicide.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:18:40 GMT
We've all heard of CPR - emergency help to save a heart that is failing. Now there is QPR - emergency treatment to save a life that is slipping away to suicide. 400 universities across the country are
Sharon Kohout is one of many in this area, certified to teach QPR and educate families about suicide prevention.
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