http://www.newschannel5.com/global/category.asp?c=85403 en-us Copyright 2000 - 2010 WorldNow and WTVF Health 15 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11958102 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11958102&t=2010-02-09T14:10:16Z WTVF Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:10:00 EST Doctors have been killing deadly infections that sneak into patients during surgery. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11952264 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11952264&t=2010-02-08T15:22:30Z WTVF Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:22:00 EST H1N1: What happens after recovery could be the real threat. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11940911 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11940911&t=2010-02-05T14:49:48Z WTVF Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:49:00 EST A man has been in the hospital for four months, and the common cold virus could help save his heart. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11934477 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11934477&t=2010-02-04T18:47:01Z WTVF Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:31:00 EST A new procedure can regenerate tendons that is as simple as a blood draw and injection. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11926984 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11926984&t=2010-02-03T18:46:56Z WTVF Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:25:00 EST One in 20 people will need some kind of tissue transplant in their lifetime, and increasingly surgeons have been turning to animals for help. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11914592 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11914592&t=2010-02-02T19:10:45Z WTVF Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:26:00 EST Doctors are using umbilical cord blood to tackle a whole new set of incurable conditions. From brain damage to diabetes, two clinical trials are using cord blood to give kids a better life. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11896897 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11896897&t=2010-01-28T19:58:18Z WTVF Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:47:00 EST Mitochondrial disease attacks thousands of children every year, but the variety of symptoms makes it hard to diagnose. A new test could give anxious families the answers they need. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11882952 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11882952&t=2010-01-27T19:04:59Z WTVF Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:25:00 EST There is a new way to rebuild bodies and confidence after the breast cancer battle is over. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11859840 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11859840&t=2010-01-25T18:58:00Z WTVF Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:35:00 EST Researchers are testing a new device that shakes teeth back into shape to get the metal mouth off faster than ever. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11845457 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11845457&t=2010-01-20T18:51:02Z WTVF Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:26:00 EST Cancers of the abdomen like colon cancer are some of the hardest to treat, so doctors have been giving some patients a chemo bath to stop the disease. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11830766 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11830766&t=2010-01-18T18:47:46Z WTVF Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:30:00 EST Living in a world of complete silence can be difficult. Surgeons are turning to a new type of implant that helps retrain the brain and open up a new world of sound. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11779914 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11779914&t=2010-01-14T19:09:03Z WTVF Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:31:00 EST Most people can't escape the loss of near vision by their 40s, but now a new type of eye implant may help many put down their reading glasses for good. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11773463 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11773463&t=2010-01-05T21:03:34Z WTVF Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:03:00 EST Diabetes patients may soon be able to say goodbye to all of the calculations, thanks to a new artificial pancreas. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11748634 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11748634&t=2010-01-04T19:14:59Z WTVF Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:25:00 EST There is an easier way to diagnose appendicitis in children that could possibly save them from unnecessary surgery. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11757588 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11757588&t=2010-01-01T18:55:52Z WTVF Fri, 1 Jan 2010 18:27:00 EST A new breakthrough could save new moms from deadly infections while giving birth. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11743476 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11743476&t=2009-12-29T18:44:56Z WTVF Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:29:00 EST Two-million people in the United States suffer from critical limb ischemia, or poor blood flow to their legs. Doctors started turning to a patient's own body to heal itself. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11738813 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11738813&t=2009-12-28T18:55:03Z WTVF Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:29:00 EST Spotting cancer in the bile duct has traditionally been a major feat for doctors. Now, a tiny camera could mean a quicker diagnosis and better treatment for patients. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11728765 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11728765&t=2009-12-24T18:42:43Z WTVF Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:42:00 EST A procedure that used a woman's tooth to help restore her sight is the first of its kind ever performed in the United States. Surgeons built her a new eye – and gave her a new life. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11723502 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11723502&t=2009-12-23T18:48:01Z WTVF Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:27:00 EST Doctors have found a way to use another organ to save patients from a lifetime of diabetes. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11718265 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11718265&t=2009-12-22T18:47:52Z WTVF Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:30:00 EST A young mother fights to get her fertility back after the cancer battle is over, and a new transplant gave her hope. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11712916 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11712916&t=2009-12-21T18:43:52Z WTVF Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:29:00 EST More than 17 million people undergo the unpleasant experience of a root canal every year. The anesthetics take away the pain, but can leave you numb for hours. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11701515 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11701515&t=2009-12-18T18:56:48Z WTVF Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:31:00 EST There is a new kind of headwear to help people with balance problems stay on their feet. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11694812 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11694812&t=2009-12-17T18:51:50Z WTVF Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:36:00 EST It prevented him from reaching the top of his game. Find out what injury is being overlooked in young athletes. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11688354 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11688354&t=2009-12-16T18:42:51Z WTVF Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:40:00 EST Doctors can now remove brain tumors without making a single incision. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11681729 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11681729&t=2009-12-15T18:55:40Z WTVF Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:54:00 EST Catching cancer earlier may be as simple as gargling and spitting in a cup. A new mouthwash may be able to see what doctors cannot. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11674965 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11674965&t=2009-12-14T18:45:52Z WTVF Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:29:00 EST There are new ways to test and train your brain. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11662007 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11662007&t=2009-12-11T11:41:42Z WTVF Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:41:00 EST Robots help build cars, vacuum floors, and they're also massaging away aches and pain. A new robot is assisting physical therapists in healing patients. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11658385 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11658385&t=2009-12-10T19:03:02Z WTVF Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:34:00 EST Whether it's from our growing resistance to antibiotics or an increase in invasive medical procedures, sepsis deaths are on the rise in the U.S. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11623204 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11623204&t=2009-12-04T18:49:50Z WTVF Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:30:00 EST Their job is to help you, but some patients lie to their doctors. See why those fibs could put your health at risk. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11617724 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11617724&t=2009-12-03T19:21:22Z WTVF Thu, 3 Dec 2009 19:21:00 EST Doctors are taking a new approach to jowls and deep folds by melting away the problem. The procedure is so quick and recovery so fast, it's often referred to as the 'lunchtime facelift.' Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11608446 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11608446&t=2009-12-02T19:02:00Z WTVF Wed, 2 Dec 2009 18:36:00 EST Peanuts used to be a 9-year-old's number one enemy, but now he's eating them in mouthfuls. Find out what eased his dangerous allergy. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11566833 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11566833&t=2009-12-01T18:54:52Z WTVF Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:48:00 EST People go to hospitals for treatment, but one out of 22 patients picks up an infection each year. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11560175 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11560175&t=2009-11-23T18:51:40Z WTVF Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EST They lost part of themselves in the war, and science is helping rebuild humans like never before. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11546983 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11546983&t=2009-11-20T18:49:52Z WTVF Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EST Around the world there are more than 1,500 gene therapy trials going on to treat everything from Parkinson's to blindness to clogged arteries. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11530926 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11530926&t=2009-11-19T18:43:47Z WTVF Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:00 EST Is a new experimental transplant cutting edge medicine or a hoax? Dr. Zannos Grekos is the man behind a stem cell therapy that has patients and their cells flying around the world. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11515617 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11515617&t=2009-11-16T20:03:56Z WTVF Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:59:00 EST More than 3 million people in the United States have epilepsy. One in every 100 has experienced an unprovoked seizure. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11500399 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11500399&t=2009-11-13T19:15:02Z WTVF Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:34:00 EST More than one million Americans require supplemental oxygen to get through the day. There's an easier solution that lets patients breathe and live freely. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11494339 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11494339&t=2009-11-12T19:07:03Z WTVF Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:49:00 EST A new trial has been investigating an injection that could heal painful discs in the back without surgery. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11459521 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11459521&t=2009-11-10T18:53:00Z WTVF Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST Every year, 10,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with brain cancer. Researchers are testing out a new vaccine that aims to stop the cancer from coming back. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11452282 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11452282&t=2009-11-05T18:45:48Z WTVF Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:26:00 EST As many as 30 percent of women suffer from uterine fibroids, which can cause pain and difficulty getting pregnant. A new treatment offers an end to symptoms without destroying the hope of motherhood. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11435807 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11435807&t=2009-11-04T18:44:57Z WTVF Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:26:00 EST Meth labs have been popping up in motel rooms across the country, and residues from a cook can linger for years. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11416115 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11416115&t=2009-11-02T18:51:02Z WTVF Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:26:00 EST About one in 1,000 children will be diagnosed with leukemia by age 19. More children than ever before are winning the battle against the disease. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11401436 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11401436&t=2009-10-28T18:42:45Z WTVF Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:32:00 EDT The face of arthritis is changing. It is no longer your grandparent's disease. Doctors are seeing younger patients come into their offices with stiffness and joint pain. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11392543 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11392543&t=2009-10-27T18:35:57Z WTVF Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:27:00 EDT Our country is facing a doctor deficit. As the population ages, we'll need more doctors and surgeons. One program could prevent the doctor-patient gaps before they happen. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11385366 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11385366&t=2009-10-26T18:55:02Z WTVF Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:35:00 EDT The latest virtual work-out craze sparks a new category of injuries. Find out how to play without ending up hurt. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11355101 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11355101&t=2009-10-21T18:51:00Z WTVF Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:26:00 EDT Doctors are opening the door for heart patients who want to test the benefits of stem cells without an operation.  Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11347378 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11347378&t=2009-10-20T18:44:36Z WTVF Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:31:00 EDT A new technique may mean a normal childhood for kids afflicted with sickle cell anemia. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11340473 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11340473&t=2009-10-19T18:46:04Z WTVF Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:26:00 EDT What if you couldn't stop sweating? There is now a simple outpatient surgery that can spell relief for those who sweat too much. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11328485 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11328485&t=2009-10-16T18:56:55Z WTVF Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:25:00 EDT The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is only 16 percent. Those who catch it early, there's a new, less invasive option to help boost those odds. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11315875 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11315875&t=2009-10-15T18:41:23Z WTVF Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:27:00 EDT Fifteen-percent of women in the live with chronic pelvic pain. For some, it's so bad they can't move or function normally. There are now three new options helping pain patients regain control. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11288994 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11288994&t=2009-10-13T18:47:53Z WTVF Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:26:00 EDT A new treatment called bronchial thermoplasty uses heat to alleviate asthma. Doctors send a catheter into the lungs. Wires deliver radio frequency energy to the constricted muscles around the windpipe. News http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11299871 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11299871&t=2009-10-12T18:42:50Z WTVF Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:25:00 EDT There's a new procedure that aims to relieve pain and restore movement by changing the way the shoulder works. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11282009 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11282009&t=2009-10-08T18:56:54Z WTVF Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:25:00 EDT An exercise program is getting paralyzed patients out of their wheelchairs and promising greater mobility, but is it working? Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11275049 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11275049&t=2009-10-07T18:47:52Z WTVF Wed, 7 Oct 2009 18:34:00 EDT Mini robots put children with special needs in the driver's seat. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11267938 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11267938&t=2009-10-06T18:45:07Z WTVF Tue, 6 Oct 2009 18:25:00 EDT Dermatologists are looking to the laundry room to treat skin problems. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11260392 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11260392&t=2009-10-05T18:44:03Z WTVF Mon, 5 Oct 2009 18:26:00 EDT The FDA approved the first vaccines to ward off H1N1, and the doses were being distributed across the country in October.  News http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11248492 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11248492&t=2009-10-02T18:50:48Z WTVF Fri, 2 Oct 2009 18:30:00 EDT In some parts of the country, a H1N1 influenza outbreak could mean a lack of hospital beds. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11223874 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11223874&t=2009-10-01T18:48:04Z WTVF Thu, 1 Oct 2009 18:35:00 EDT A new DNA test predicts whether or not being bald is in your future. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11212463 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11212463&t=2009-09-28T18:41:43Z WTVF Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:39:00 EDT A technique used in video games allows doctors to see inside a beating heart like never before. The technique could eliminate open heart surgery and the life-threatening risks it carries for children. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11200461 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11200461&t=2009-09-25T18:36:52Z WTVF Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:26:00 EDT A new clinical trial could make it easier and less painful to stop the spread of breast cancer. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11192785 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11192785&t=2009-09-24T18:45:38Z WTVF Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:27:00 EDT One in 20 people will need some kind of tissue transplant in their lifetime. Some researchers believe pigs may be the key to faster healing from the transplants. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11178261 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11178261&t=2009-09-23T18:37:43Z WTVF Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:32:00 EDT More than 1.5 million surgeries are performed each year where doctors place catheters in the groin to get to the heart. A sponge is easing the discomfort and getting patients out of bed sooner. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11169263 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11169263&t=2009-09-21T18:46:55Z WTVF Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:34:00 EDT There are contacts that you wear at night that fix your vision during the day. Find out how they stop eyesight from getting worse. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11157825 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11157825&t=2009-09-18T18:48:55Z WTVF Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:41:00 EDT A new device could eliminate the need for painful biopsies. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11151042 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11151042&t=2009-09-17T18:41:02Z WTVF Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:26:00 EDT Doctors have been performing more procedures with less surgery. Now, there is a new approach to some very common. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11134452 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11134452&t=2009-09-15T19:04:45Z WTVF Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:26:00 EDT It's a not-often-talked about problem that this woman lived with for decades. Finally, there was surgery gave her, her life back. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11107863 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11107863&t=2009-09-10T18:56:51Z WTVF Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:28:00 EDT A tool used on the space shuttle is helping ease pain for children on earth. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11101144 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11101144&t=2009-09-09T19:23:52Z WTVF Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:25:00 EDT You can call it a life-saving slushie. A icy solution could buy precious time for people when their heart stops. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11092814 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11092814&t=2009-09-08T18:57:19Z WTVF Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:44:00 EDT Statistics show one in five 4-year-olds is considered obese. Doctors said parents can turn the trend around by knowing how much is too much when it comes to the bottle. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11043514 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11043514&t=2009-09-03T18:51:55Z WTVF Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:36:00 EDT Your chances of developing it quadruple when you turn 60, but should you get the vaccine to protect yourself from shingles? Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11035151 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11035151&t=2009-09-02T18:51:54Z WTVF Wed, 2 Sep 2009 18:28:00 EDT Med schools are going high-tech, and mechanical patients are helping prepare future doctors to save lives. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11028595 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11028595&t=2009-09-01T19:04:54Z WTVF Tue, 1 Sep 2009 18:47:00 EDT A prescription means the stamp of approval from your doctor, but it may not mean the government's approval. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11019920 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11019920&t=2009-08-31T19:31:58Z WTVF Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:25:00 EDT You may have noticed it on the bodies of some Olympic athletes or even on soccer superstar David Beckham. What is it? Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11008878 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11008878&t=2009-08-28T18:50:39Z WTVF Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:24:00 EDT Robots help humans understand the mysteries of autism Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11002689 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=11002689&t=2009-08-27T18:56:56Z WTVF Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:31:00 EDT Want to live to 100? There are secrets you need to know about. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10994597 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10994597&t=2009-08-26T18:56:57Z WTVF Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:30:00 EDT One man has been aiming for a quick recovery. Find out how he ended up home just hours after major surgery. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10988417 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10988417&t=2009-08-25T18:55:38Z WTVF Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:26:00 EDT Macular degeneration took his vision. Now, this therapy has taught one man a new way to look at the world. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10980575 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10980575&t=2009-08-24T18:49:48Z WTVF Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:31:00 EDT A teen had a tumor removed from his brain, and was back pitching fastballs just one month later! Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10964897 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10964897&t=2009-08-20T18:47:54Z WTVF Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:24:00 EDT A college grad makes his mark - not only on stage but in the medical world! News http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10957007 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10957007&t=2009-08-19T18:48:32Z WTVF Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:27:00 EDT Doctors cooked a tumor in this man's brain, and now he's cancer-free! Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10950647 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10950647&t=2009-08-18T18:47:50Z WTVF Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:25:00 EDT People can now get blood pressure under control without diet or medication. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10943692 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10943692&t=2009-08-17T18:58:57Z WTVF Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:29:00 EDT There may be a way for a teen to turn back the clock on his diabetes diagnosis. Find out how doctors are putting the brakes on type-one diabetes. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10932523 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10932523&t=2009-08-14T19:08:52Z WTVF Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:32:00 EDT A man miles away from the hospital and has been having his heart closely monitored by doctors. All thanks to a new device that keeps an eye out from far away. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10926529 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10926529&t=2009-08-13T18:51:56Z WTVF Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:24:00 EDT It's detergent for your veins! There is now a new treatment option for the millions who want to wash away varicose veins. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10884654 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10884654&t=2009-08-12T18:59:58Z WTVF Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:27:00 EDT One woman is doing something she thought she would never do - walk pain free! A brand new technique is saving knees. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10879002 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10879002&t=2009-08-10T18:54:47Z WTVF Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:31:00 EDT Doctors aren't closing holes; they're drilling them in the heart to keep it going strong.  Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10867119 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10867119&t=2009-08-07T18:59:47Z WTVF Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:28:00 EDT She lived for months without a heart! Find out the medical first that kept her alive. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10845541 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10845541&t=2009-08-04T14:07:40Z WTVF Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:07:00 EDT What are the secrets to a long life? Centenarians tell all. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10839424 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10839424&t=2009-08-03T19:09:49Z WTVF Mon, 3 Aug 2009 18:25:00 EDT There are some wounds that just won't heal. Now, new bandages jump-start healing and battle infection. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10820554 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10820554&t=2009-07-31T18:49:47Z WTVF Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:32:00 EDT Putting an end to the suffering, there is now a pain-free way to eliminate an embarrassing problem. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10817875 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10817875&t=2009-07-30T09:50:26Z WTVF Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:48:00 EDT She was told her tumor was inoperable, and then surgeons created a new plan of attack. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10806267 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10806267&t=2009-07-28T18:49:50Z WTVF Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:32:00 EDT Every year, as many as 15 million Americans suffer a ruptured brain aneurysm. Pressure builds up in a blood vessel until it bursts. For children, surgery to fix the aneurysm can dangerous. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10798886 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10798886&t=2009-07-27T18:53:58Z WTVF Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:25:00 EDT Every year, about 40,000 Americans undergo corneal transplant surgery to clear their vision. It's the most common transplant in the U.S., where doctors replace the damaged cornea with donor tissue. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10786701 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10786701&t=2009-07-24T18:57:52Z WTVF Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:29:00 EDT With state titles and college scholarships on the line, more kids are pushing themselves and their bodies to the limit. All that practice and training can take a toll on young bodies, especially knees. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10786501 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10786501&t=2009-07-24T16:23:26Z WTVF Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:18:00 EDT Every year spinal cord injuries force more than 11,000 people into a wheelchair. In the most serious cases, just taking a breath on their own is impossible. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10763731 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10763731&t=2009-07-22T18:53:01Z WTVF Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:28:00 EDT Animal testing is it our past or our future? Go inside animal research labs and decide for yourself if it's pain or progress. News http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10756254 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10756254&t=2009-07-20T18:54:54Z WTVF Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:25:00 EDT There is a treatment that could help seniors see clearly again - a solution for macular degeneration that doesn't slow down your lifestyle. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10740055 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10740055&t=2009-07-16T19:08:40Z WTVF Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:34:00 EDT Medical studies are under scrutiny! "No study is perfect," but could flawed facts and risky research be putting your health at risk? Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10729707 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10729707&t=2009-07-15T18:58:51Z WTVF Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:29:00 EDT A woman became a human guinea pig "last year I probably made around $4,900." She's one of millions of Americans who sign-up for clinical trials over and over again, and she's not even sick. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10724914 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10724914&t=2009-07-14T19:00:07Z WTVF Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:40:00 EDT Heart disease kills a half a million people year. Now toddlers, even infants, have started being treated for it with a very grown-up drug. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10705514 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10705514&t=2009-07-13T18:51:54Z WTVF Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:27:00 EDT A new device frees patients from a life of medication. Find out how it's helping people with irregular heart beats. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10664251 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10664251&t=2009-07-09T18:52:53Z WTVF Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:28:00 EDT Clinical trials save thousands of lives every year, but clinical trials also kill. There are things you need to know before you sign up. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10659421 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10659421&t=2009-07-07T21:05:12Z WTVF Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:35:00 EDT Thousands have been demanding access to drugs that may not be safe. Are FD regulations costing lives? Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10650698 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10650698&t=2009-07-06T18:54:00Z WTVF Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:51:00 EDT People with chronic pain in their in their wrists have found relief and returned to their active lifestyles. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10641499 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10641499&t=2009-07-03T15:15:52Z WTVF Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:15:00 EDT It's been more than three years since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. How did the catastrophe impact the victims' health? Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10636602 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10636602&t=2009-07-02T22:39:08Z WTVF Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:39:00 EDT Migraine suffers now have chance for pill-free relief. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10627026 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10627026&t=2009-07-01T20:05:39Z WTVF Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:05:00 EDT Over 23 million adults and 9 million kids suffer from asthma. The wheezing, coughing, suffocating - a severe attack can kill. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10619246 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10619246&t=2009-06-30T22:51:00Z WTVF Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:48:00 EDT Autism often causes kids to be less aware of their bodies, making it difficult to navigate a room without bumping into things. A new device has been restoring that awareness. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10601986 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10601986&t=2009-06-26T19:19:39Z WTVF Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:56:00 EDT You wouldn't lie around for three months with a torn ACL, so why should your pet? Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10601882 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10601882&t=2009-06-26T15:46:51Z WTVF Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:46:00 EDT Keeping up with the latest technology there are now pograms that teach "old" docs new tricks. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10588989 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10588989&t=2009-06-24T18:52:47Z WTVF Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:46:00 EDT An on-time delivery is what every mother hopes for, but some are pushing to have their babies earlier. New research shows how just a few more days of pregnancy could be what your baby needs. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10572575 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10572575&t=2009-06-22T19:13:02Z WTVF Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:09:00 EDT Your head is pounding, and you feel a little dizzy.  Should you lie down or call 911? There are warning signs that could save your life. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10563705 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10563705&t=2009-06-19T19:41:39Z WTVF Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:41:00 EDT In 2009, 37,000 people will get pancreatic cancer, and 34,000 will die from it. There are few effective treatments, but now doctors are trying to heat things up and kill the deadly disease. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10556974 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10556974&t=2009-06-18T19:28:45Z WTVF Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:24:00 EDT Attitude is changing the face of cancer. Patients are facing the toughest times in their lives with laughter. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10535643 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10535643&t=2009-06-16T18:58:47Z WTVF Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:54:00 EDT A young boy is hoping a risky surgery gives him more control of his paralyzed body. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10511927 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10511927&t=2009-06-12T18:48:51Z WTVF Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:27:00 EDT A woman no longer tunes out the details in her life because of customized hearing devices. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10504400 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10504400&t=2009-06-09T18:54:00Z WTVF Tue, 9 Jun 2009 18:49:00 EDT A little boy has been fighting to find his voice, and electricity is helping him speak. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10485735 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10485735&t=2009-06-08T19:04:52Z WTVF Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:58:00 EDT Doctors can now use Proton Therapy to treat prostate cancer in men, no matter what their hip size is. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10479666 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10479666&t=2009-06-04T19:32:52Z WTVF Thu, 4 Jun 2009 19:29:00 EDT A new laser scanning device is helping doctors detect early signs of disease throughout the body, in the eyes. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10472190 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10472190&t=2009-06-03T19:05:55Z WTVF Wed, 3 Jun 2009 18:29:00 EDT A tiny device implanted by surgeons is helping patients with uncontrollable shaking due to a condition called Essential Tremor. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10464674 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10464674&t=2009-06-02T19:32:22Z WTVF Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:23:00 EDT With a new genetic test, doctors can screen for thousands of traits all at once. Some couples are paying big money for a chance at a healthy head start when trying for a baby. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10459298 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10459298&t=2009-06-01T18:49:57Z WTVF Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:46:00 EDT One church has come up with an innovative program, to get parishioners into better shape. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10445709 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10445709&t=2009-06-01T18:40:51Z WTVF Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:38:00 EDT Doctors now use a procedure that burns off pre-cancerous cells in the esophagus. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10439391 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10439391&t=2009-06-09T17:09:35Z WTVF Thu, 28 May 2009 18:56:00 EDT Teaching children to swim can keep them safer in the water. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10410489 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10410489&t=2009-06-09T17:09:35Z WTVF Thu, 28 May 2009 18:29:00 EDT For some Muscular Dystrophy patients, an injectable drug cocktail works like a band-aid, covering up the mutation that causes muscle weakness, allowing cells to make a healthier protein that improves muscle function. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10431732 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10431732&t=2009-06-09T17:09:35Z WTVF Wed, 27 May 2009 18:36:00 EDT Experts said an increase in the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder in kids could mean there is more awareness. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10424779 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10424779&t=2009-06-09T17:09:35Z WTVF Tue, 26 May 2009 18:25:00 EDT A magnetic device, coupled with an artificial prosthesis helps in the treatment of bone cancer. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10418377 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10418377&t=2009-06-09T17:09:35Z WTVF Mon, 25 May 2009 18:35:00 EDT Doctors in the United States are breaking new ground removing large tumors with the help of robots. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10404385 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10404385&t=2009-06-09T17:09:35Z WTVF Thu, 21 May 2009 18:25:00 EDT A chemotherapy drug holds promise as a treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10398626 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10398626&t=2009-06-09T17:09:35Z WTVF Wed, 20 May 2009 18:28:00 EDT They help hold bones together after a bad break, but are metal pins and screws the best option? One research team is using its own experience to find a more natural way of healing. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10392383 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10392383&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Tue, 19 May 2009 22:31:00 EDT In part two of our special Lap-Band surgery series we continue to follow our own NewsChannel5 employee Mitzi Gargus during post surgery to find out how she coped with her new lifestyle. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10391001 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10391001&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Tue, 19 May 2009 19:25:00 EDT Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Charles Morton gives rules for success with the Lap-Band surgery, and also details food patients can and can not eat. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10389365 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10389365&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Tue, 19 May 2009 18:26:00 EDT Surgeons are growing cells to help in healing knee injuries. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10381874 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10381874&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Mon, 18 May 2009 18:52:00 EDT Patients benefit from a trend toward less invasive aneurysm repair using a new generation of aortic stent. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10369945 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10369945&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Fri, 15 May 2009 18:25:00 EDT Doctors are turning to wrist, rather than groin angiograms to detect evidence of heart disease. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10363503 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10363503&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Thu, 14 May 2009 18:40:00 EDT Genes in blood samples are being used to better diagnose and treat mental disorders. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10356370 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10356370&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Wed, 13 May 2009 18:29:00 EDT Just like buying a car, most health care costs are negotiable, which brings savings that can add up. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10348321 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10348321&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Tue, 12 May 2009 19:00:00 EDT The drug Botox may be more than just a fountain of youth. It is used for everything from stroke to migraines. Is Botox a wonder drug, or is it too good to be true? Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10341068 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10341068&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Mon, 11 May 2009 18:28:00 EDT One in six take three medications or more. All of the drugs go through an approval process, but studies do not catch all of the kinks. Adverse drug reactions cause 100,000 deaths per year. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10322785 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10322785&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Thu, 7 May 2009 19:10:00 EDT Over 20,000 companies manufacture defibrillators and pacemakers worldwide. Just because a device has the FDA stamp of approval does not mean it is safe. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10314967 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10314967&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Wed, 6 May 2009 18:53:00 EDT Some gastric bypass surgery patients need a 'tune-up' procedure if they experience weight gain. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10307427 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10307427&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Tue, 5 May 2009 18:50:00 EDT A new drug cocktail being evaluated can help people prone to drug and alcohol addiction to live drug and alcohol free. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10299491 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10299491&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Mon, 4 May 2009 18:56:00 EDT A gel used to keep a dolphin's prosthetic tail in place is also helping human amputees. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10288087 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10288087&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Fri, 1 May 2009 18:54:00 EDT Women with Crohn's disease now have treatment options if they want to become pregnant. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10281149 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10281149&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:15:00 EDT Spine surgery is one of the most delicate operations. Accuracy is critical, but even in the hands of the most skilled surgeons, screws can be misplaced up to 40 percent of the time. Now, doctors are Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10272937 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10272937&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:57:00 EDT A researcher uses tiny, transparent fish to see how cancer spreads in humans. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10264981 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10264981&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:02:00 EDT A new procedure to treat Sickle Cell disease may help ease the painful lifestyle of many patients. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10257646 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10257646&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:56:00 EDT Giving birth is supposed to be one of the happiest times in your life. But when things go wrong in the delivery room, it can change your life. A new software is helping cut down on a condition that Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10244179 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10244179&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:57:00 EDT A new device called an electric bandage stimulates healing in wounds that will not heal. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10237725 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10237725&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:37:00 EDT A new medical device clears anesthesia from the body after surgery, helping patients feel like themselves again much faster. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10229953 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10229953&t=2009-06-09T13:45:34Z WTVF Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:07:00 EDT Special formulated glue can now be used by doctors to treat aneurysms. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10222161 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10222161&t=2009-06-05T17:05:45Z WTVF Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:51:00 EDT A new electronic device allows stroke patients to walk more normally. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10216150 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10216150&t=2009-06-05T17:05:45Z WTVF Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:55:00 EDT Too much sun can cause skin cancer and the same thing can happen to your eyes. A new, personalized type of treatment targets cancer with minimal damage to the eye. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10204766 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10204766&t=2009-06-05T17:05:45Z WTVF Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:14:00 EDT Health care facilities account for 11 percent of all commercial energy use. Some hospitals around the country are reducing their impact on the environment while offering patients a healthier place to stay. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10198010 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10198010&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:46:00 EDT Wish you could zap away those wrinkles? There's a new, easier solution for women who want laser therapy. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10190562 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10190562&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:40:00 EDT Each year, about 25,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Many already have advanced disease by the time they get that diagnosis. Overall survival is about 25 percent. A new discovery could improve those odds. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10189111 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10189111&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:45:00 EDT More than 320,000 children ages 15 and under have epilepsy. Many suffer from uncontrolled seizures that make daily life a struggle. Changing his diet helped one little boy change his life. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10188890 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10188890&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:12:00 EDT For babies who struggle to breathe, inserting a tube into their airway is the most common fix to the problem, but a tracheotomy is an invasive procedure that requires around-the-clock care. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10158864 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10158864&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:25:00 EDT Doctors discuss symptoms and treatment options for children with migraine headaches. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10152231 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10152231&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:43:00 EDT The National Center for Health Statistics said two million people visit the doctor each year because of pain from ankle arthritis or fractures. For some, ankle fusion was the only option to ease the Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10144866 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10144866&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT New technology helps patients manage diabetes. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10138008 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10138008&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Mon, 6 Apr 2009 15:18:00 EDT Protecting your child from injury starts at home, where more than one third of accidents occur. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10126599 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10126599&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Fri, 3 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT What are the eight worst foods to put in your body?  The list includes food you may eat everyday. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10109828 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10109828&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:36:00 EDT Doctors are working on new treatments to ease depression, which affects 10 percent of senior citizens. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10103773 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10103773&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:51:00 EDT Imagine doing everyday things like grabbing items or checking your e-mail without using your thumbs. It is a way of life for people who suffer from arthritis. Now surgeons have developed a technique Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10100084 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10100084&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:37:00 EDT Falls are the leading cause of most injuries in the United States, and your beloved pet may be a contributing factor. While, certain groups are at risk of too much salt intake. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10084210 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10084210&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:07:00 EDT Doctors say four out of five people in the United States will experience back pain at least once in their lives. When does back pain warrant a visit to the doctor? Steve Roesler hurt his back in a car Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10077693 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10077693&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:14:00 EDT The beginning of spring has signaled the start of allergy season for millions of Americans. Even opening a window can be risky for some people. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10070518 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10070518&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:02:00 EDT There has been a boom of willing donors who sell sperm, eggs, plasma and even hair. A trend that is a sign of troubled financial times. "This is the first time I've done this," said Jamie, who is selling Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10063205 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10063205&t=2009-06-05T17:07:51Z WTVF Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:31:00 EDT Running is not just a sport for the young and healthy. Older runners with healthy joints can keep pounding the pavement well into old age.  Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10043741 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10043741&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:28:00 EDT Toddlers with disabilities typically aren't introduced to wheelchairs, but a new program has them rolling their way to independence.     Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10035478 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10035478&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:50:00 EDT Exercising regularly after a heart attack can help the body heal itself. News http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10029260 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10029260&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:11:00 EDT Americans spend about 13 hours a month talking on cell phones, but the seemingly harmless device could put them at risk for skin rashes, sleep problems, infertility and even cancer.       Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10021089 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10021089&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:47:00 EDT Seniors have been putting up their dukes to stay healthy and live longer. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10013581 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10013581&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:47:00 EDT Glaucoma, it steals your vision. Now, a medical breakthrough has been helping people see clearly again. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10002788 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=10002788&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:38:00 EDT A new system has made it easier for doctors and parents to give children accurate doses of medicine. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9996140 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9996140&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:54:00 EDT For years, nutrition experts have studied and debated the potential health benefits of a variety of foods. Now, there are five foods with benefits that may surprise you. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9981531 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9981531&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:24:00 EDT There has been a breakthrough that could end up correcting clubfoot forever. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9988697 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9988697&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:07:00 EDT A woman's liver was failing and she was close to death. Then a new artificial liver bought her the time she needed to find a donor. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9971903 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9971903&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:34:00 EDT A common shoulder injury nearly kicked a man out of the game, but a new surgery made him and his best friend a champion. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9954806 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9954806&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:19:00 EST For many it's a death sentence. Find out how doctors are helping pancreatic cancer patients beat the odds. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9946534 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9946534&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Wed, 4 Mar 2009 14:49:00 EST Less invasive procedures are taking the sting and the scars out of surgery for children.  Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9939240 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9939240&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:09:00 EST There is now a new approach to brain surgery that leaves no scar behind. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9931712 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9931712&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:25:00 EST Worried about overeating? Learn how to cut calories and boost your fruit and vegetable intake by juicing. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9890704 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9890704&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:46:00 EST There is now a quicker, less invasive way to diagnose heart failure before it's too late. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9879938 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9879938&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:30:00 EST From brain games to your cholesterol level - Do you know the best way to ward off Alzheimer's? Put your IQ to the test. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9873376 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9873376&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:32:00 EST Alzheimer's patients regain memory in minutes thanks to a controversial injection. Patients will pay thousands and travel across the country to get it, but is it worth it? Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9866531 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9866531&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:44:00 EST It doesn't look like it, but one man has been living with a killer inside his body. Thankfully, doctors helped him survive prostate cancer. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9795029 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9795029&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:37:00 EST It's one of the deadliest kinds of cancer, but doctors could hold the key to preventing it. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9858715 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9858715&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:02:00 EST A new drug has been helping combat one of the most crippling symptoms of Huntington's Disease. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9842467 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9842467&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:11:00 EST It's one of the most common surgeries performed on children, but now it's offered with less pain and a faster recovery. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9828750 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9828750&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:20:00 EST It will happen to one out of every eight seniors. Find out what your family tree can tell you about your chances of getting Alzheimer's. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9821237 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9821237&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:39:00 EST They took a chance and used experimental treatments. Now, one family has changed its outlook on life. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9802341 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9802341&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:17:00 EST Doctors have been pulling people out of a deep depression with a magnet. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9788811 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9788811&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Wed, 4 Feb 2009 16:11:00 EST The race is on for millions of people to find relief from their chronic pain. Now there are two new ways that could help. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9783704 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9783704&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Tue, 3 Feb 2009 21:25:00 EST A new alert system is putting hospital staff in motion to save time and lives. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9762381 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9762381&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:45:00 EST He went from limping on crutches to scaling mountains. Chronic knee pain almost took one man down. Find out how one man reinvented his life without a knee replacement. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9755357 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9755357&t=2009-06-05T10:52:44Z WTVF Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:43:00 EST Could a small device heal your aching back? It worked for one man. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9748309 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9748309&t=2009-06-04T16:15:54Z WTVF Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:01:00 EST An accident at home badly burned one little guy. Find out how doctors used the power of water to help him heal. Health http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9741620 http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=9741620&t=2009-06-04T16:15:54Z WTVF Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:36:00 EST A machine may help millions of people walk pain-free. We'll explain next on medical breakthroughs. Health