 | Teen diabetes, Teen obesity, Sleep apnea and cancer
A new study in the journal of the American Academy of pediatrics says one out of every four young people in the U.S. is diabetic or pre-diabetic, New data finds the number of young Americans on a crash course with heart disease has soared, New research shows sleep apnea is linked to higher cancer death risk. 
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 | Breast Care Grants, Breast Cancer Vaccine, Wireless vital signs
The Breast Care Program receives nearly 200 thousand dollars from the Susan G. Komen for the cure Arkansas affiliate, Researchers are working on a vaccine that may help prevent the recurrence of breast cancer, The FCC plans to allocate spectrum band-width so doctors can monitor their patient's vital signs wirelessly
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 | Breast Center Treatment, Addiction guidelines
A natural substance found in many items in your grocery store shows promise as a non-toxic treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer, New guidelines redefine addiction in a revision of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
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| Asthma in the U.S., Sleepwalking Increase, Weight Loss Coaster
More than 12% of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with asthma in their lifetime, A Stanford University study shows more American adults are having trouble with sleepwalking, Inspiration to lose weight can come from lots of places, the most obvious being health concerns
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 | UAMS grant, Pacifier safety
UAMS has reason to celebrate, A new study indicates pacifiers, bottles, and sippy cups may pose threats to kids under three years old
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 | Skin cancer risks, Alarm Clock issues
The CDC says high-risk behavior for skin cancer is common among young adults, The sound of your alarm clock in the morning may make you fat!
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| FDA HIV drug, Iron Deficiency
A drug which could prevent healthy people from becoming affected with HIV is one step closer to approval, Newborns whose mothers are under stress during the first trimester may be at risk for iron deficiency.
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 | Cardiac Catheter, Infections and cancer, Ouchless needle
Thousands of cardiac catheterization are performed in the united states each year, One in six cancers worldwide is caused by an infection, The latest in technology takes the pain out of injections.
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| Acupuncture and Smoking, Nuts about nuts, Commuting and Obesity
Smokers having trouble kicking the habit may want to try acupuncture, Looking for an alternative to chips or pretzels for a snack, A new U.S. study shows people who drive long distances to work are more likely to be overweight and have poorer fitness levels than people who live closer to their jobs
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 | Mosquito season, Birth defects fertility, Dog food recall
May marks the beginning of mosquito season, Babies conceived through in vitro fertilization have a higher risk of birth defects than those conceived naturally, There has been a nationwide dog food recall after 14 people got sick with salmonella
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 | Fill the Boot, teens and birth control, National OJ Day
Little Rock firefighters are hitting the streets once again for the MDA. Teenage girls are better at using birth control. It's National Orange Juice Day.
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 | "Illuminate the Cure" event to release pink lanterns on AR River
Sixteen honorary chairs, including FOX16's Donna Terrell, will release the first of hundreds of pink floating lanterns over the Arkansas River at Illuminate the Cure: A Mother's Day Celebration.
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 | Paternity tests, Vitamins macular degeneration, Jogging life expectancy
There's a new simple blood test for pregnant women who need to determine the father of their child a lot sooner, Taking vitamins E and C may do nothing to protect aging eyes from macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, Regular jogging may increase your life expectancy
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 | Omega 3 and memory, Melanoma survival, Stiletto fitness
Remembering to add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet - it may help preserve your memory later in life, Women may survive the most dangerous form of skin cancer known as melanoma better than men, A Tulsa Oklahoma trainer is taking workouts to new heights
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 | Teenaged diabetes, Newborns and painkillers, Facebook Organ Donor
The best advice for dealing with diabetes is to avoid getting it in the first place, New research shows the amount of babies who are born addicted to prescription pain medication is on the rise, When you update your status on Facebook today, you'll have one extra thing to fill out
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 | Pacifier debate, Struck by lightning, Football knee injury
To binkie or not to binkie - that's the question. Should parents be giving their newborns pacifiers, The odds of getting struck by lightning are about one in 10,000, New research shows that football players playing on artificial turf face a greater risk of knee injury
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 | Afinator approval, Healthy Living, Bionic Hand
The FDA approves the first drug to specifically treat non-cancerous kidney tumors caused by a rare genetic disease, The American Cancer Society says maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help improve odds after cancer diagnosis, A California firefighter is getting fitted with a new bionic hand
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 | Animals at ACH, Osteo Report, Berries and Brainpower
Young patients receiving treatment at Arkansas Children's Hospital got a special treat today, Nearly half of all U.S. adults over fifty are at an increased risk of developing osteoporosis, Here's yet another reason to pile on those blueberries on your morning cereal
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 | California Mad Cow, Fertility Drugs and Cancer
“Do not be alarmed.” That's the message from the agriculture department regarding a case of mad cow disease found in a California dairy cow, The latest research shows children conceived through fertility drugs have an increased risk of developing cancer
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 | Drinking Hand Sanitizer, Botox and Migraines, Heart Attack Grill
The liquid hand sanitizers that kill 99.9% of germs - could kill more than just germs, Researchers say Botox might not only be effective for knocking out wrinkles, it could help migraines too, The controversial Las Vegas restaurant "The Heart Attack Grill" is under fire yet again after a woman at the eatery collapsed from a possible heart attack over the weekend
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 | Arkansas Tick Illness, Benton RX drugs, New migraine guidelines
Arkansas is seeing more tick-related illnesses, Prescription drug abuse is up nationwide, and especially here in Arkansas, New guidelines are set to offer the best medications and treatments to help those who suffer from migraines
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 | Blood Sugar Guide, Scoliosis Treatment, Omega-3s and Smoking
The American Diabetes Association issues new guidelines for type 2 diabetics, A new form of treatment for scoliosis may someday reduce the need for surgery for the condition, Omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce the physical harm caused by smoking
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 | BOLO Bash, Happiness Heart Health, Diabetes Dog
The Baptist Health foundation celebrated their annual fundraiser the BOLO Bash, As if you needed more reasons to be happy: here's another one, Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friend, but for one upstate New Yorker, a dog was also his life saver.
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 | Chin Implants, Baby/Sleep depression, Alzheimer’s Markers
When you think of having plastic surgery you think of breast augmentation, tummy tucks or nose jobs...but what about a chin job? A depressed mother could end up giving her baby developmental issues. New research adds to the growing pile of scientific strategies aimed at revealing protein plaque, the brain-clogging fragments that have been associated with Alzheimer's Disease.
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 | Vaccine comfort, Exercise and Breast Cancer
One of the toughest things for new parents is watching their infants get vaccinated, A new study shows exercise may lower fatigue and depression in women being treated for breast cancer
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 | School and Vitamin D, Unwed Couples and Babies, Friday the 13th
High levels of vitamin D do not seem to help teens improve their school grades, Health officials say nearly one in four babies are born to unmarried couples who are living together, Doctors say more than 20 million people are afraid of Friday the 13th
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 | St. Joseph’s Food, Sleep and Obesity, Teething baby tips
Saint Joseph's Mercy in hot springs is offering healthier options, People who get short, disrupted amounts of sleep have an increased risk of diabetes and obesity, When babies get new teeth - they are often irritable and uncomfortable because their gums are tender and inflamed
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 | Menthol cigarettes, Excessive Sweating
People who smoke menthol cigarettes are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke, compared to those who smoke non-menthols, For all of those who suffer from excessive sweating, a solution may coming your way
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 | Teen Birth Rates Drop, X Rays and Tumors, Hubert Tate walks with kids
New figures show the number of American teens giving birth is at the lowest point since the federal government started keeping those records, A new warning has been released regarding dental x-rays, Romine Elementary students spend 20 minutes every morning walking to get kids in the habit of exercising
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| Josetta Wilkins Awards honors those fighting breast cancer
A special ceremony recognized people who work hard in the fight against breast cancer.
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 | Weight and Autism, Teen Drinking and Cancer, White House Egg Roll
Studies show a mother's weight and diabetic condition increase the risk of a neuro-developmental disorder - like Autism, Young women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol appear to increase their risk of developing breast changes that can lead to cancer, Easter has come and gone, but that didn't stop the white house from hosting the annual egg roll today
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 | Cancer Suicide Risk, Autism genes, Kids and Play
When people are first-diagnosed with cancer, they may face a heightened risk of suicide or fatal heart attack, Spontaneous gene mutations in a parent's sperm or egg cells may increase a child's risk for autism, Kids don't seem to be getting is as much fresh air
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| Fake Cancer Drug, Sushi-Salmonella link, Coffee, Exercise, Skin Cancer
The FDA is warning doctors that a second counterfeit version of the cancer drug Avastin has been found in the U.S., Federal health officials are investigating a possible link between sushi and a salmonella outbreak, A cup of coffee and a morning workout may significantly reduce your skin cancer risk
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 | County Health Ranking, Skin cancer on the rise, Berries and Memory
Arkansas' annual county health rankings are out, and it looks like Benton county tops the list, A new study suggests skin cancer is on the rise among young adults, It's no secret our memory weakens with age, but new research finds that eating berries may help prevent memory loss.
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 | National Public Health Week; vaccine for breast cancer; Doctor on Call
State kicks off national public health week. Doctors trying to create a vaccine for breast cancer say they may be onto something. Doctor on Call - sodium deficiency.
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| Health Care Bill, Komen Pink Ribbon, Lottery Fever
Right now, it is likely that the fate of President Barack Obama's health care law is already decided, Today, the Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the cure made its presence felt in the fight against breast cancer, Your odds of winning tonight's mega millions drawing one in 175 million
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 | Autism prevalence; HPV vaccine; chocolate and weight loss
1 in 88 children in the US is living with autism. Merck says Gardasil can help those already infected with HPV. Chocolate eaters have lower BMI's.
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 | Too Much Sitting, Alcohol and heart health, Chocolate and weight loss
Researchers in Australia found people who spend 11 hours or more a day sitting are 40 percent more likely to die over the next three years, Doctors say moderate alcohol consumption could lower your risk for heart disease, Great news for people who enjoy chocolate.
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 | Heart Bypass Safety, ACH Autism Grant
Older patients with clogged arteries in the heart may face a little lower risk of death if they have bypass operations instead of angioplasty and stents, Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets more than one million dollars to fund autism research
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| Diabetes surgery, Adult immunizations, Raisins and blood pressure
Two studies confirm that weight loss surgery can reverse, possibly even cure, diabetes; When you hear the word immunization, you probably think about children; Do you remember those California Raisin video's from the 80's?
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 | Health Care Law, TB Day
It's the two year anniversary of President Obama's health care law, and republican leaders want to knock it down, Some people don't see tuberculosis as the serious health threat, but the Arkansas Department of Health is reminding people, it is still a real danger
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| Blood test heart attack, Early allergy season, Alcohol and Strokes
Researchers say they've found oddly-shaped blood cells in patients who have suffered heart attacks, We were lucky to have a late, and shortened, flu season - but the luck has run out because allergy season has hit early and hit hard, An apple a day might not be the only thing to keep the doctor away.
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| Drug shortages, Smoking deaths, Kick Butts
Congress is investigating pharmacies that buy and re-sell cancer and other life-saving drugs at higher prices, A new report says tobacco-related deaths have nearly tripled in the past decade, Even children in Arkansas are learning the importance of not using tobacco products
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| Diabetes surgery, ADHD diagnoses, Poison prevention
A new type of surgery may be available in the future to give people with diabetes a better quality of life, More and more children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Arkansas Children’s Hospital hosted a drug take back event as a part of poison prevention week
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 | Meth and children, Synthetic marijuana, ADHD diagnoses
Kids born to mothers who used meth during pregnancy are dealing with some long-lasting behavioral problems, A new study shows synthetic marijuana, like K2, is regularly sending teenagers to the emergency room, More and more children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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 | White Rice Diabetes, Child Poverty, UAMS Match Day
A study in the British Medical Journal says eating white rice regularly can increase your risk for type two diabetes, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families say poverty in the natural state is going up, UAMS seniors now know where they're going
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 | CDC Anti-Smoking, Allergy Season
For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launches an anti-smoking campaign, While parts of the country enjoyed a warmer-than-average winter, those same sections are now dealing with an early allergy season
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| Drug resistant bacteria, Cutting down on obesity, NCAA vasectomies
Bacteria that causes food borne infections are showing resistance to widely used antibiotics, If you have a genetic tendency towards obesity, Harvard researchers say there are steps you can take to cut your risk, It appears the time just prior to the NCAA Tournament is a busy time of year for urologists
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| Hospital spending, U.S. Lifespans, Statins and Parkingsons
Does price matter when it comes to healthcare, Better healthcare and less smoking adds up to Americans living longer, Statins may help reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease
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| Exercise academics, Canada tobacco suit, Stair injuries
Running and playing outside could have a positive affect on more than just your child's physical health - it could strengthen their brain, A trial is underway in Montreal against three leading tobacco companies over a 27 billion dollar suit for what plaintiffs call "failing to warn smokers of the dangers of cigarettes.", Research shows every six minutes a child under the age of five is treated in the emergency room for a stair-related injury
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