Health
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Knoxnews: Health and Fitness
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Barefooters have no soles and proud of it #
He's got a good pair of feet, Art Sylvia. Solid and toned. Fungus-free. Toes nicely aligned. The soles have developed a thick skin, yet they're surprisingly soft to the touch. (Yes, we asked. And yes, he kindly obliged.)
Posted: June 30, 2008 at 12:31 p.m.
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More blood-donation problems seen in teens #
CHICAGO - Complications from donating blood are rare but happen more often in teens than in older donors, including dizziness, fainting and falls, a study found.
Posted: June 30, 2008 at 12:31 p.m.
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Fatal falls linked to head trauma #
ATLANTA - The elderly fear breaking a hip when they fall, but a government study indicates that hitting their head can also have deadly consequences: Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls.
Posted: June 30, 2008 at 12:31 p.m.
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Gene-reading machines? #
SAN FRANCISCO - University of California, Berkeley scientists are exploring whether high-speed gene-reading machines - like those used to decode the human genome - will be able to find subtle genetic flaws that can harm health and can be cured by treatments as simple as vitamins.
Posted: June 30, 2008 at 12:31 p.m.
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Report finds that obesity is a risk factor for cancer #
Gastric bypass surgery - a treatment for obesity that is already known to reduce heart disease and diabetes - decreases the incidence of cancer by 80 percent over the five years following the procedure, Canadian researchers reported this month.
Posted: June 30, 2008 at 12:31 p.m.
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Oakridger: Health
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Coping with depression #
<p>    Women are vulnerable to depression during and after pregnancy. Eighty-five to 90 percent of new mothers in this country are affected by a postpartum mood disorder. The vast majority of these women know something is wrong, but less than one in five reports even serious symptoms and receives treatment.</p>
Posted: July 1, 2008 at 9:01 p.m.
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Send get well wishes faster with online cards for MMC patients #
Whether it's a "get well soon," a "congratulations on your new arrival," or a seasonal greeting, friends and family of patients at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge can now send their warm wishes to loved ones even when they can't make it to the hospital for a visit.
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.
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Medical advances improve diagnosis, treatment of Glaucoma #
<p>    Glaucoma slowly and painlessly steals your eyesight. There are no early symptoms, and half of all people who have the condition are not aware that they are going blind.</p>
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.
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Wake up call #
<p>Erectile dysfunction (ED) is certainly not a condition that a man wants to have, but it could be a sign that he needs treatment for a much more serious medical problem: heart disease.</p>
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.
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A piece of Methodist Medical Center goes to Ghana #
<p>In a community that is driven by scientific advancement, people often take the availability of the latest technology for granted. However, in the West African country of Ghana, just having access to a microscope can be a challenge. So when the laboratory at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge received ...
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.
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UT Medical Center
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Honor Your Guardian Angels Today #
Posted: July 1, 2008 at 4 p.m.
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Avoiding Antibiotic-Resistant Staph Infections #
Posted: July 1, 2008 at 11 a.m.
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Fireworks Fun for All #
Posted: July 1, 2008 at 11 a.m.
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Smart Snacking #
Posted: July 1, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
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The Man Run for Prostate Cancer Awareness #
Posted: July 1, 2008 at 10 a.m.
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WBIR: Health
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Black pastors set HIV test example #
While only 13 percent of the U.S. population is black, black men and women account for more than 49 percent of AIDS cases.
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 3 p.m.
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Silent strokes hit without warning #
As many as 10 percent of people may have had a brain damaging stroke without ever knowing it.
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 1 p.m.
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This doctor's a real clown #
A program at a New York City hospital brings laughter to the children who need it most.
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 12 p.m.
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Seventh Tennessean sickened by salmonella #
No tomatoes grown in Tennessee have been linked with the salmonella outbreak, which has affected at least 869 people in over 30 states.
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 12 a.m.
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A menu makeover could take you from flab to fab! #
Do you want to lose weight and eat healthier? If your answer is "yes" than you may need a menu makeover.
Posted: July 3, 2008 at 1 p.m.
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WVLT: Health
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A few Direct IS workers keep company afloat #
Technology and fast action are getting credit for helping keep a Knoxville area audio visual company from going out of business.
Posted: July 1, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
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Keep your family summer safe #
Here are three things to consider during the Independence Day holiday, and throughout summer to make sure your family is summer safe.
Posted: June 27, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
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MAYO CLINIC: Botox may help shrink enlarged prostate #
Botox has a reputation for erasing the years by smoothing away wrinkles on your face, but it has other uses in the medical world too.
Posted: June 25, 2008 at 7 p.m.
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Two more sicked with tomato-related salmonella in Tennessee #
The Tennessee Department of Health says two more people in Tennessee have been sickened by the strain of salmonella associated with the FDA's tomato advisory.
Posted: June 25, 2008 at 2 p.m.
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Walk for PKU raises money, understand #
On Saturday, as the Knoxville Zoo mourned the loss of its popular chimpanzee Mugsy, a group of Tennesseans were racing to end a rare disease.
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
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