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 10:56 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:56:34 GMT
Coincidentally, look at what is being released this weekend, some are calling it the new "bible" of mental disorders. It's intended to help people suffering from mental illness get an accurate diagnosis.
Coincidentally, look at what is being released this weekend, some are calling it the new "bible" of mental disorders. It's intended to help people suffering from mental illness get an accurate diagnosis.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:41:00 GMT
Paramedics may be able to get vital information about heart attack patients to the hospital faster, thanks to a new app. It's not available yet, it's still experimental, but this app takes an image of
Paramedics may be able to get vital information about heart attack patients to the hospital faster, thanks to a new app.
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 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:54:27 GMT
Scientists in Oregon have taken another step toward using human skin cells to make embryonic stem cells. That's a big deal because it's the embryonic cells that are capable of turning into any type of
Scientists in Oregon have taken another step toward using human skin cells to make embryonic stem cells.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:47:42 GMT
An alert from Canada where police in Montreal say they've seized about 400,000 colorful pills that appeared to be marketed toward young people. The drug is called desmethyl fentanyl and is derived from
An alert from Canada where police in Montreal say they've seized about 400,000 colorful pills that appeared to be marketed toward young people.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:44:31 GMT
Repeated head injuries may lead to dark thoughts of suicide among our military personnel. That's what researchers are finding in studying active duty soldiers in Iraq. The study of active-duty soldiers
Repeated head injuries may lead to thoughts of suicide among military personnel.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:40:55 GMT
Medical researchers in China unveiled a sheep fitted with a new type of artificial heart this week. It's reportedly a smaller, lighter artificial heart than previous prototypes and was developed using
Medical researchers in China unveiled a sheep fitted with a new type of artificial heart this week.
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 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:47:45 GMT
A South Carolina couple is suing the state over its decision to perform sexual-reassignment surgery on a baby born with both male and female parts. "The state took something very special away from our
A South Carolina couple is suing the state over its decision to perform sexual-reassignment surgery on a baby born with both male and female parts.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:45:26 GMT
We know too much salt puts us at risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. A new report from the institute of medicine finds too little salt may pose health risks as well. It's not a big concern
We know too much salt puts us at risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, but a new report from the Institute of Medicine finds too little salt may pose health risks as well.
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.
Monday, May 13 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-13 14:18:02 GMT
Provided by Cathy Landtroop LUBBOCK – Some people consider themselves entitled and live a life of mediocrity. Others overcome great obstacles, take significant risk, and change the world. Dr. Ben Carson
Challenged by dire poverty, poor grades, a horrible temper and low self-esteem, Carson persevered and went on to become a world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, successfully separating numerous conjoined twins in highly publicized cases spanning the globe.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:46:41 GMT
A federal judge has refused a government request to suspend the ruling lifting the age restrictions, allowing teens as young as 15 to buy the morning-after birth control. Last month, the judge ruled
A federal judge has refused a government request to suspend the ruling lifting the age restrictions, allowing teens as young as 15 to buy the morning-after birth control.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:44:29 GMT
A dangerous infection known as c-diff has been around for a while, but now, health officials are worried about another silent threat lurking in hospitals and nursing homes. This so-called superbug is
A dangerous infection known as c-diff has been around for a while, but now, health officials are worried about another silent threat lurking in hospitals and nursing homes.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:43:04 GMT
Here's an eye-opener, the US ranks worst in the world for school performance among sleepy kids. This was no small study; researchers at Boston College looked at 900,000 students, teachers and parents
Here's an eye-opener, the US ranks worst in the world for school performance among sleepy kids.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:41 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:41:14 GMT
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But they can also be the doorway to serious health issues. This week Dr. Tedd Mitchell tells us why it's so important to keep a close watch on your eye
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But they can also be the doorway to serious health issues.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:39:33 GMT
Today, May 10th is world lupus day. The disease has attacked many famous people, from pop star Michael Jackson, to former first lady Barbara bush. It was a type of lupus called discoid lupus that triggered
May 10 is World Lupus Day. The disease has attacked many famous people, from pop star Michael Jackson, to former first lady Barbara Bush. A type of lupus called discoid lupus triggered the hair loss and scarring on the singer Seal.
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:32:42 GMT
Remember that gum we told you about that was new on the market, with the same amount of caffeine in it as a half cup of coffee? It's gone. The Wrigley Company is voluntarily taking it off store shelves,
Remember that gum we told you about that was new on the market, with the same amount of caffeine in it as a half cup of coffee? It's gone.
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:31:25 GMT
This is a true medical miracle, a suit that can help give paralyzed patients the chance to walk again. It's an exoskeleton called rewalk which uses an array of motion sensors to detect any slight upper
A new medical device may give paralyzed patients the chance to walk again.
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:22:05 GMT
The healthier you are today, the better chance you have later of delaying the onset of age-related symptoms like dementia. That's according to research at the garrison institute on aging, which is hosting
The healthier you are today, the better chance you have later of delaying the onset of age-related symptoms like dementia.
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:31:58 GMT
There was a big gift today for the Texas Tech School of Nursing in Abilene today. United Supermarkets handed that facility a check for $300,000 to expand the school of nursing there. The gift if part
There was a big gift today for the Texas Tech School of Nursing in Abilene today.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:29:28 GMT
Seniors in Lubbock County have the opportunity to take advantage of a new pilot program here to help with all sorts of age related issues, from protecting against falls, to filling out the paperwork for
Seniors in Lubbock County have the opportunity to take advantage of a new pilot program here to help with all sorts of age related issues, from protecting against falls, to filling out the paperwork for Medicare or Medicaid.
New research reveals an increase in fall-related traumatic brain injuries among the elderly. Brain injuries are a major cause of hospitalization, disability and death across all age groups and falling
New research reveals an increase in fall-related traumatic brain injuries among the elderly.
Men with prostate cancer may benefit from a newly developed test. It uses advanced genetic methods to measure how aggressive the prostate cancer is and could help men decide if they need treatment or
Men with prostate cancer may benefit from a newly developed test.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:16 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:16:24 GMT
Half the Americans who test positive for hepatitis c don't go back for follow-up testing. And that's not good. The CDC says people who fail the hepatitis c blood test need more detailed screening to
Half the Americans who test positive for Hepatitis C don't go back for follow-up testing, and that's not good.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:14:26 GMT
New Jersey governor Chris Christie has come clean with a secret. Despite his flippant attitude about his weight on national TV, it turns out a very real concern has taken him into the operating room for
New Jersey governor Chris Christie has come clean with a secret.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:13:16 GMT
For most, Sunday is a day of rest, but UMC nurses have been teaming up with the junior league on Sunday afternoons to make the weekends healthier for hundreds of Lubbock children. The program is called
For most, Sunday is a day of rest, but UMC nurses have been teaming up with the junior league on Sunday afternoons to make the weekends healthier for hundreds of Lubbock children.
Friday, May 3 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:42:58 GMT
The food and drug administration is reviewing the safety of an ingredient in most anti-bacterial soaps and body washes. Recent studies of the ingredient called triclosan suggest it might increase the
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the safety of an ingredient in most anti-bacterial soaps and body washes.
Friday, May 3 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:40:59 GMT
After analyzing the diets of a thousand adults in this country, the CDC say whoa....Americans are eating way too much sugar. Sugars and fats together are supposed to stay between 5 and 15% of our daily
After analyzing the diets of a thousand adults in this country, the CDC says Americans are eating way too much sugar.
Friday, May 3 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:39:29 GMT
New research at Harvard could help identify which patients will benefit the most from weight loss surgery. They've found that people with two copies of a specific gene variant lost an average of nearly
New research at Harvard could help identify which patients will benefit the most from weight loss surgery.
Friday, May 3 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:37:28 GMT
A new report from the census bureau paints a different picture of motherhood today from days gone by. It says when you look at all the new mothers in their early 20's today, more than 60% are not married.
A new report from the census bureau paints a different picture of motherhood today from days gone by.
Friday, May 3 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:36:23 GMT
A major medical group that has historically supported PSA testing for prostate cancer has changed its position. The American Urological Association now says men younger than 55 do not need the PSA blood
A major medical group that has historically supported PSA testing for prostate cancer has changed its position.
Friday, May 3 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:29:05 GMT
Whether you're a parent, childcare provider, teacher, coach or personal trainer, it's always a good idea to learn how to react quickly in an emergency. That's the focus this week for Dr. Tedd Mitchell.
Whether you're a parent, childcare provider, teacher, coach or personal trainer, it's always a good idea to learn how to react quickly in an emergency.
Friday, May 3 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-03 15:23:26 GMT
A new government report says allergies have increased in children at an alarming rate over the last 15 years. And it's not just food, doctors are hearing more concerns from parents about skin allergies
A new government report says allergies have increased in children at an alarming rate over the last 15 years.
Friday, May 3 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-05-03 15:05:29 GMT
Spina bifida is a birth defect where the spinal cord doesn't finish forming completely, leading to physical and neurological impairments. It is one of the most common birth defects, diagnosed in about
At Texas Children's Hospital, surgeons are trying something new: they're opening up the pregnant mother's uterus to repair the baby's spine before the child is even born.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-02 03:12:26 GMT
You might have seen the up close personal interview on the doctors today, Carmen Blandin Tarleton sharing her new look with Dr. Travis stork. It is an extraordinary medical story about a Vermont woman
In an emotional news conference, Carmen revealed her new look. The donor's daughter was on hand to see it.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-02 03:07:10 GMT
An alarming study in consumer reports has consumer's nationwide taking a good long look at turkey. The report tested more than 250 samples of ground turkey across a variety of brands and stores in 21
An alarming study in Consumer Reports has consumers nationwide taking a good long look at turkey.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:59:52 GMT
More than one-third of stroke patients are not transported to the hospital by ambulance, despite the importance of prompt treatment. Researchers looked at data from over 200,000 stroke patients and found
More than one-third of stroke patients are not transported to the hospital by ambulance, despite the importance of prompt treatment.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:59:16 GMT
Ever wonder if it really helps when schools require an assembly for kids to sit through a smoking prevention program? The answer is yes, it makes a big difference. A report is in the journal of the ‘American
Ever wonder if it really helps when schools require an assembly for kids to sit through a smoking prevention program? The answer is yes, it makes a big difference.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:58:52 GMT
New research suggests two doses of the HPV vaccine may be enough to protect girls against cervical cancer. Young women typically get three doses of the vaccine, but the cost of this regimen has made
New research suggests two doses of the HPV vaccine may be enough to protect girls against cervical cancer.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:57:58 GMT
Health wise, over the years, we have shared many warnings about energy drinks, with a special concern for young people getting too much caffeine. Now, for the first time, the FDA is investigating a growing
For the first time, the FDA is investigating a growing trend of other products that boast an extra boost of caffeine.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-05-01 16:29:27 GMT
Someone is sexually assaulted in this country every 90 seconds according to the department of justice, before the age of 18. It happens to 1 in 4 girls and to 1 in 6 boys. April was sexual assault awareness
A few years ago, congress passed a law allowing the victim in a sexual assault case to decide if they want to report it.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:58:15 GMT
Imagine not having the ability to smile. That kind of paralysis can be devastating, but now, there is a new pediatric facial procedure that can help children dealing with paralysis. Fifteen year old
Imagine not having the ability to smile. It can be devastating, but now, there is a new pediatric facial procedure that can help children dealing with paralysis.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:53:42 GMT
Research has established that following a Mediterranean diet has several health benefits. The latest study of the diet finds it lowers the risk for memory problems. A study of more than 17,000 adults
Research has established that following a Mediterranean diet has several health benefits.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:51:04 GMT
The US preventive services task force is joining other organizations, like the CDC, in recommending universal HIV screening for all teens and adults. The recommendations call for all patients age 15
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is joining organizations like the CDC in recommending universal HIV screening for all teens and adults.
Thursday, April 25 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:31:38 GMT
It's time to walk for babies Saturday April 27th, in the biggest annual fundraiser for the March of Dimes. This is actually the nation's oldest walk fundraiser. Here in Lubbock, it gathers a crowd of
It's time to Walk for Babies Saturday April 27th in the biggest annual fundraiser for the March of Dimes.
Thursday, April 25 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:26:33 GMT
It looks painful and leaves a big mark, but a lot of celebrities are embracing this new trend from a very old art. It's called cupping. Jennifer Aniston is among many wearing the mark of cupping an ancient
It looks painful and leaves a big mark, but a lot of celebrities are embracing this new trend from a very old art. It's called cupping.
Thursday, April 25 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:20:50 GMT
Doctors may be able to predict a child's risk for developing autism by examining his or her placenta at birth. Researchers at Yale University say abnormal folds on the placenta can show them which newborn
Doctors may be able to predict a child's risk for developing autism by examining his or her placenta at birth.
Thursday, April 25 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:15:59 GMT
Getting rid of old or expired medication isn't as easy as throwing into the trash or flushing it away. That could contaminate the environment, or pollute our drinking water. That's why the Texas Tech Health
The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center is holding a Medication Clean Out this weekend so they can properly dispose of your old medication.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-04-24 02:10:36 GMT
Six-month-old virginia conjoined twins are reportedly in stable condition following a 14-hour operation to separate them. The surgery took place monday at the children's hospital of richmond at virginia
Six-month-old Virginia conjoined twins are reportedly in stable condition following a 14-hour operation to separate them.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-04-24 02:08:41 GMT
Instead of displaying calories on menus, experts say people may make healthier choices if menus list how much exercise is necessary to burn off calories. In a new study from Texas Christian University,
Instead of displaying calories on menus, experts say people may make healthier choices if menus list how much exercise is necessary to burn off calories.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-04-24 02:07:04 GMT
The center for science in the public interest has blasted everything from donuts to movie popcorn, but today it has a much broader target. It has released what it calls a "risky meat" report. The non-profit
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has released what it calls a Risky Meat Report. The non-profit says in a 12-year study, it has analyzed 33,000 cases of food-borne illness in US food products.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 9:57 PM EDT2013-04-24 01:57:55 GMT
We know a glass of wine every day can be heart healthy, on the flip side though, too much alcohol can increase the risk of cancer and other diseases. So how much is too much? Dr. Peter Syapin studies
We know a glass of wine every day can be heart healthy, on the flip side though, too much alcohol can increase the risk of cancer and other diseases. So how much is too much?
Monday, April 22 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-04-23 03:14:56 GMT
A hospital in Turkey says the first woman to have a successful womb transplant from a dead woman is pregnant. In a written statement, the doctor of 22-year-old Derya Dert said his patient is two weeks
A hospital in Turkey says the first woman to have a successful womb transplant from a dead woman is pregnant.
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