Content Tagged 'family health'

A California farm is recalling romaine lettuce shipped to 19 states, including Arkansas, Children under three - who go under general anesthesia - are more likely to experience learning deficits by the time they're 10, A new Australian study finds singing while driving is not only distracting, it also drains your brain.

Two new cancer research labs are now open at UAMS. Chickenpox cases are down more than 80 percent over the past decade. There's new help for the 100 million people worldwide who suffer from dry eye disease.

Ten cases of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus have now been confirmed in Arkansas this year, It seems efforts to curb tobacco use in Arkansas have paid off, You might want to slow down on eating eggs.

Sitting in traffic not only burns fuel and adds time to your commute, The first lady is telling the nation's children "Let's Move"

A new government survey shows 12 states including Arkansas now have very high obesity rates,

The Arkansas Department of Health has been awarded over one million dollars from the CDC, The CDC reports cases of a new strain of swine flu are up dramatically in the last week, It's back to school time, and during that back to school physical exam doctors are reminding college students about important vaccinations they need before they head back to class

The Arkansas State Department of Health teams up with WebMD to enhance the public health alerting system, The American Cancer Society is looking for 1,000 people to take part in an historic study, Bottled water may not be the best for your teeth.

The latest "food fad" might be more beneficial than initially thought, Mild depression or anxiety may raise your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, Doctors say one way to reduce stress and anxiety is as easy as this: just smile more!

A settlement with a drug company Lands Arkansas with more than 4 million dollars to put towards its Medicaid program, While health care professionals make great strides in the treatment for HIV and AIDS they have discovered another issue, First Lady Michelle Obama, decked out in workout gear, brought an entourage of famous athletes and her "Let's Move" fitness agenda to London.

People who have allergies may be less likely to develop a type of brain tumor, Physically fit students are more likely to score higher on standardized tests.

Obese people who undergo weight-loss surgery may be at greater risk for fractures three to five years after their operation, More kids with ADHD are using powerful anti- psychotic medications for treatment, In this extreme heat, your body needs water to function.

Violent videos may be causing nightmares for pre-school aged children, A spoonful of honey might be the best thing to alleviate your child's night time cold.

The odds just got better for children and babies facing heart transplants, There are proper ways to clean your ears, but one thing you shouldn't do is clean inside them, Fewer teens are smoking now then a decade ago.

Today and tomorrow, the neo-natal intensive care unit is moving into the new south wing at Arkansas Children's Hospital, Psychological abuse is one of the most difficult forms of abuse to spot in a child, A new study suggests not screening for prostate cancer would triple the number of men in the U.S. who develop an advanced form of the disease.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets a 2.2 million dollar donation through the estate of Thomas Stephens, Kids with certain types of dental fillings may be more likely to have psychological problems, For the first time, researchers are reporting that a treatment might help stabilize Alzheimer's disease for as much as three years, although the evidence is weak and in only four patients

The FDA approves Qsymia, A busy day for the FDA - the agency also officially banned using BPA in certain baby products, Delivering a big baby may increase your chances of developing breast cancer later in life

A new federal report suggests more unmarried women living with partners are having children, Health experts are debating recent guidelines recommending all children get their cholesterol levels checked

Arkansas now ranks 42nd in national child well-being, Cardiologists may now have a new way to restore blood flow for patients suffering from coronary artery disease, The FDA also approved another medication, but this time it treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

Arkansas hospitals are reporting fewer infections acquired by patients in hospital settings. Regular exercise or meditation may be the best ways to reduce your chances of getting acute respiratory infections. Health officials say sprinkling seeds in your food is healthy and can spice up a meal.

Researchers say they have discovered a molecular signal that triggers sunburns, UAMS has established a center for dental education, A new study finds pets could help keep kids healthier

There may be a treatment for people allergic to eggs, Women with demanding jobs who have few opportunities to make decisions may be at an increased risk for heart attacks, Physical in-activity causes just as many deaths as smoking

Harvard researchers have found children who live in high-fluoride areas have significantly lower IQs than those in low-fluoride areas, Researchers say despite the fact women live longer than men, their brains seems to age faster, We all know the story of the three blind mice well researchers at Cal Berkley are re-writing it by giving blind mice vision.

Children at Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock had an awesome time scuba diving, many for the first time. Health officials with the CDC want people to be prepared for their big wedding day. People who quit smoking may gain more weight than they expected.

A highly-contagious illness that often infects infants is making a comeback in 2012, The FDA approved Kyprolis for people with multiple myeloma who have already tried at least two treatments for the blood, Not getting a good night's sleep may predict whether you'll end up in a nursing home or assisted living facility.

Qualchoice of Arkansas is providing expectant and new mothers with free mobile health information. The amount of TV preschoolers watch appears to be a factor in their waist size and athletic abilities by the time they reach fourth grade. There may be a new weapon in the battle against hardening of the arteries.

UAMS' College of Public Health and the Mexican Consulate in Little Rock received 50 thousand dollars today from the Susan G. Komen foundation, Spending less time sitting down could help you live longer

The heat is affecting everyone but especially the millions of Americans living with the chronic lung condition, asthma. Children with ADHD exhibit an inability to sit still or focus. And parents may be able to identify some of the signs early on.

The American Cancer Society is conducting a huge cancer prevention study that will involve more than 300,000 people.

A jellyfish may be able to help human heart patients, Infection with the virus that causes aids does not appear to increase a woman's risk of cervical cancer, Video sharing websites are being used to help people with a certain type of vertigo

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is now seeing patients in its new emergency room, Scientists say they are close to developing a sunscreen pill, Vitamin D can help lower the risk of bone fractures if taken properly

Centerpoint Energy is partnering with Camp Aldersgate to combat Spina Bifida with a fishing derby, The Cleveland Clinic is urging people who may feel a bit down to look for warning signs of depression.

American children are taking fewer antibiotics but more drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, A new study finds if the entire human population stepped on a scale the weight would be 316 tons, There's not much difference between television remotes and toilets when it comes to levels of bacterial contamination in U.S. hotel rooms

The plaque that lurks on your teeth and gums may increase your risk of dying from cancer, Getting a few hours of meditation training may change your brain for the better, A sudden allergy to meat may be the result of a tick bite

Arkansas Children's Hospital celebrates the largest construction project in the hospital's 100 year history, Researchers examined the areas of the brain that are most active when people look at healthy and unhealthy foods, A Swiss study reports that you are more likely to die on your birthday

Heavier men appear more likely to survive a particular from of cancer, Studies show having breakfast in the morning benefits your brain.

As of now, the deadly bird flu virus can not be transmitted through the air, Now more than ever, you need to remember to bring your sunscreen when you're outside, Two new studies suggest both weather and red wine may trigger painful migraines

The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed a case of Measles in a West Memphis woman; Pediatricians say the sooner you can wean your child off their pacifier, the better; Young girls’ food choices may indicate their risk of having an eating disorder in their teens.

The New York Times is reporting scientific evidence shows the morning after pill does not work the way many people think it does, Doctors say there is no scientific proof your arthritis will flare up either before or after it rains, People who restrict their caloric intake in an effort to live longer have hearts that function more like people twenty years younger.

While many think exercising with arthritis will damage your joints, research suggests moving is vital to managing your pain, The number of children in hospitals due to high blood pressure has nearly doubled in the past decade, The apple tops the list of the dirtiest produce you can buy.

The number of women in their forties getting routine mammograms has dropped since the US Preventive Services Task Force revised their recommendations, That daily cup of Joe you drink to get an energy boost may give your heart a helpful boost as well

Three years of construction work at UAMS paid off Monday with an expanded Institute on Aging; A condition called “chemo brain” is described as the mental cloudiness experienced by cancer patients; Starting Monday, the USDA is expanding the search for dangerous bacteria in meat.

The Community Health Centers of Arkansas starts its annual three day conference, Researchers at National Jewish Health in Denver may have found a way to detect cancer using only your breath, Antibiotic-free meat, that's what's for dinner, or at least that's what's on America's shopping list.

Researchers say radiation from repeated ct scans could increase a child's risk of leukemia, Dietitians say some simple changes to your diet may help you reduce the risk of developing a kidney stone, Teens with major depression who receive and respond to treatment are less likely to abuse drugs later in life

UAMS receives over three million dollars in federal grant money, Today is "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day."

Walkers may be less likely to develop diabetes, The health of muscles and bones are intertwined in certain areas of the body

Even Mickey Mouse is jumping on the nutrition bandwagon, U.C. Davis researchers say women who have fevers during pregnancy can increase their babies' risk of autism, Need a good reason to keep sleeping with your partner, even if he or she snores or hogs the sheets?

The Arkansas Department of Health is implementing improved testing for tuberculosis, A new way to scan the brain is helping doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease more accurately, Women who exercise may potentially cut their breast

A new report says millions of young adults are skipping necessary healthcare because of the cost, The world's biggest soft drink maker responds to claims by New York mayor Michael Bloomberg that sugary drinks increase obesity, With lots of beach-bound families heading to the coast this summer, there is something you should know about jellyfish stings

Children exposed to the HIV virus in the womb may be at a greater risk for hearing loss by the time they turn sixteen, The louder the traffic near people's homes, the greater their risk of heart attack may be, Bug bites can be a big annoyance in the summer, and some can even make you sick.

As part of today's national HIV testing day, free HIV tests are offered statewide, USA Drug gave a massive check to the American Cancer Society from it's April fundraiser today.