Friday, September 5, 2008
Children need to develop good sleep habits
How are your child's sleeping patterns? Are they getting enough sleep? According to the experts, if they don’t it could be a warning as you could end up with more than just a cranky kid.
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Updated: 09/05/2008 12:11 PM
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Are sports drinks worth the price?
An increasing number of sports drinks can be found on the market, but are they worth your money and well being? Shazia Khan weighs the pros and cons.
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Updated: 09/03/2008 05:00 AM
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Spine stimulation
A new treatment, called spinal cord stimulation, is helping those with back pain deal with it. Casey Bortnick has more.
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09/01/2008 05:00 AM
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Repairing a torn ACL
A note to our viewers, this health report focuses on ACL injuries, and includes some graphic surgical video. Our Marcie Fraser reports.
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08/31/2008 05:00 AM
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Torn ACL surgery and recovery
The ACL is the most important ligament in the knee that provides stability. A complete tear of the ligament can be debilitating to someone’s career.
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08/30/2008 05:00 AM
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Colonoscopy best way to screen for cancer
Already in his late 50s, Joe Schwan was overdue for an important cancer screening. But after getting over his fears, Schwan had the procedure. It's called a colonoscopy and doctors say it's the best way to screen for colon cancer.
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08/28/2008 04:56 PM
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Counting the number of new HIV cases
More than 55,000. That's more people than you can seat in the new Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. It's also the latest estimate from the Centers for Disease Control on just how many people in the United States are newly infected with HIV every year. Kafi Drexel has more.
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08/27/2008 05:00 AM
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Heartnet Ventricular Support System
Doctors in Rochester are testing out the Heartnet Ventricular Support System, a system that is being used to fix the heart by actually reshaping it. Casey Bortnick has more.
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08/25/2008 05:00 AM
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Energy efficient light bulbs
You've seen them when you're looking for light bulbs -- compact florescent light. They look a little silly and definitely cost a bit more but they are worth the price.
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Updated: 08/24/2008 05:00 AM
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Massage therapy
Once on the fringe of mainstream medicine, an ancient healing tool is once again gaining acceptance. Casey Bortnick has more on massage therapy.
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08/18/2008 05:00 AM
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Sleep apnea
Over the last ten years, the number of people with sleep apnea has dramatically increased, raising the concern for the cause and effect it has on heart disease. Marcie Fraser has more.
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08/17/2008 09:57 AM
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Students take a bite of Dental Camp
Caps, fillings, and even the feared dentist's chair. These kids are used to having their teeth worked on. Now they're getting a chance to see the field of dentistry from a different angle.
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Updated: 08/16/2008 05:00 AM
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