Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-16 10:52:50 GMT
It's safe to say that Gulfport High School Student Caitlin Carter isn't particularly fond of needles. But the 10th grader put her fear to the side, giving blood for the first time. "I heard about Nick'sMore >>
It's safe to say that Gulfport High School Student Caitlin Carter isn't particularly fond of needles. But the 10th grader put her fear to the side, giving blood for the first time.More >>
Aimee Copeland, a Georgia grad student, is fighting for her life because of the flesh-eating bacteria that infected her after she gashed her leg in a river two weeks ago. One of her legs was amputated and her fingers will be...More >>
Aimee Copeland, a Georgia grad student, is fighting for her life because of the flesh-eating bacteria that infected her after she gashed her leg in a river two weeks ago. One of her legs was amputated and her fingers will be...More >>
A pill to prevent HIV infection is already being given to some healthy people, but without government approval, it remains out of reach and too costly for many who need it.More >>
A pill to prevent HIV infection is already being given to some healthy people, but without government approval, it remains out of reach and too costly for many who need it.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 10:45 AM EDT2012-05-11 14:45:02 GMT
Jim's Plate is a healthy eating initiative set to change the lifestyles of employees at MGM resorts across America. It's based on the USDA's MyPlate initiative. More >>
Jim's Plate is a healthy eating initiative set to change the lifestyles of employees at MGM resorts across America. It's based on the USDA's MyPlate initiative and named after Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts, Jim Murren. More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-05-11 10:52:33 GMT
If you saw a big banana driving around the coast this week, don't worry. You're not going crazy. The one-of-a-kind car was attracting attention in Jackson County this week. More >>
If you saw a big banana driving around the coast this week, don't worry. You're not going crazy. The one-of-a-kind car was attracting attention in Jackson County this week. Doug Walker caught up with its owner and found, besides being a lot of fun, there's a serious message that goes along with driving a banana car.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 5:05 PM EDT2012-05-10 21:05:40 GMT
(RNN) – Some things once seen cannot be unseen. And one of those is this week's issue of Time magazine. The news magazine's cover depicts a 3-year-old boy latched on to his mother's partially exposed leftMore >>
This week's Time magazinecover depicts a 3-year-old boy latched on to his mother's partially exposed left breast.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-05-10 10:53:59 GMT
A report released Wednesday showed a significant drop in the prevalence of overweight and obese elementary school children in Mississippi. More >>
There's finally some encouraging news about our state's long battle against childhood obesity. A report released Wednesday showed a significant drop in the prevalence of overweight and obese elementary school children in Mississippi. The rate has dropped by 13 percent since 2005, and the obesity rate among all students is leveling off.More >>
The government is taking steps to help ensure that children who need CT scans and other X-ray-based tests don't get an adult-sized dose of radiation.More >>
When your child's doctor orders a CT scan, X-ray or similar test, there are two big questions: Is the scan really needed? And if so, will it deliver a child-sized or adult-sized dose of radiation?More >>
Couples retiring this year can expect their medical bills throughout retirement to cost 4 percent more than those who retired a year ago, according to an annual projection released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments.More >>
Couples retiring this year can expect their medical bills throughout retirement to cost 4 percent more than those who retired a year ago, according to an annual projection released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments.More >>
A landmark study shows that a popular HIV-fighting pill already on the market can also help people avoid contracting the virus that causes AIDS in the first place.More >>
A pill that has long been used to treat HIV has moved one step closer to becoming the first drug approved to prevent healthy people from becoming infected with the virus that causes AIDS.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 4:06 PM EDT2012-05-08 20:06:02 GMT
(RNN) – I know, I know. We've heard it all before, haven't we. We, as a country are fat, and getting fatter.More >>
Figures released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday show we are hurtling toward a national health disaster. The 20-year forecast does not look good.More >>
Federal lawmakers are casting doubts on the adequacy of the Department of Veterans Affairs' plans to hire 1,900 additional workers to improve access to mental health care.More >>
Members of Congress expressed doubts Tuesday on plans by the Department of Veterans Affairs' to hire 1,900 additional workers to improve access to mental health care.More >>
Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, largely because they don't even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say.More >>
Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, largely because they don't even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say.More >>
Sports and energy drinks are causing irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults in the United States, the authors of a new study claim.More >>
Sports and energy drinks are causing irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults in the United States, the authors of a new study claim.More >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 8:14 PM EDT2012-05-03 00:14:39 GMT
If you ask Governor Phil Bryant, Mississippi is about to get a much needed shot in the arm. "The gun has sounded, the race is on and we're drawing in jobs and investments in medical communities acrossMore >>
If you ask Governor Phil Bryant, Mississippi is about to get a much needed shot in the arm. It's all thanks to the governor's works agenda which included a healthcare package for lawmakers to consider. Part of it was the Health Care Zone Act which sailed through both chambers.More >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 8:40 AM EDT2012-05-01 12:40:20 GMT
(RNN) - You've already shared your thoughts, photos and locations with your friends on Facebook. Now the social media giant wants you to share your organs. Starting Tuesday, Facebook users in the U.S.More >>
You've already shared your thoughts, photos and locations with your friends on Facebook. Now the social media giant wants you to share your organs.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 6:58 PM EDT2012-04-30 22:58:27 GMT
SAN FRANCISCO (WBTV) - A California man has filed a lawsuit against a motorcycle maker and a motorcycle seat maker after he claims he suffered injuries that hurt his sexual life. Henry Wolf, 52, claimsMore >>
A California man has filed a lawsuit against a motorcycle maker and a motorcycle seat maker after he claims he suffered injuries that hurt his sexual life.More >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 9:29 PM EDT2012-04-27 01:29:57 GMT
A small group of protesters took to the streets Thursday, calling for the resignation of the executive director of the South Mississippi AIDS Task Force. More >>
A small group of protesters took to the streets Thursday, calling for the resignation of the executive director of the South Mississippi AIDS Task Force. The protesters have a list of complaints, including lack of funding and services for people living with HIV and AIDS. They put some of the blame on the new executive director of the agency.More >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 6:42 PM EDT2012-04-26 22:42:45 GMT
Medical marvel: Kidney transplanted twice in two weeks CHICAGO (RNN) - For the first time, a kidney has been transplanted twice … and in a span of two weeks. When the kidney had to be taken out of theMore >>
For the first time, a kidney has been transplanted twice … and in a span of two weeks.More >>
Thursday, April 19 2012 11:15 PM EDT2012-04-20 03:15:37 GMT
Like most 16 year olds, Liam doesn't mind spending some time on the couch watching TV. He also loves learning about sea creatures. I asked him, "What's your favorite sea mammal? Dolphins. " Liam is a poster child for how far a child who has been diagnosed with autism can come.More >>
Monday, April 16 2012 10:28 PM EDT2012-04-17 02:28:42 GMT
Mississippi's governor makes good on a campaign promise by signing legislation to put more restrictions on doctors working at the state's only abortion clinic.More >>
A bad mood can be as contagious as the flu. Arm yourself with these time-tested tricks and shield yourself from negative comments and thoughts from others -- and from yourself!More >>
Individuals who want to avoid sleeping aids may find relief from trying natural remedies that may help them to fall asleep faster and stay asleep.More >>
Friday, April 13 2012 11:03 AM EDT2012-04-13 15:03:50 GMT
More and more people are being diagnosed with STD's like AIDS. So, in an effort to educate people and prevent new STD cases, educators with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation are taking a big trip across the country to hand out free condoms and offer free STD testing.More >>
Just because celebrities decide to try a diet, it doesn't mean it is safe.More >>
It seems that every day there is a new story about a celebrity diet trend. But just because celebrities decide to try a diet fad, it doesn't mean that the fad is safe.More >>
Saturday, April 7 2012 7:00 AM EDT2012-04-07 11:00:53 GMT
Calls to a national stop-smoking line doubled and traffic to the government's anti-smoking website tripled after a hard-hitting TV advertising campaign seems to have convinced many Americans to quit the deadly habit.More >>
Tuesday, April 3 2012 3:52 PM EDT2012-04-03 19:52:55 GMT
The Mayo Clinic says skin cancer is on the rise for those 40 and younger. The good news is that thanks to early detection, mortality rates have gone down. More >>
Caffeine consumption among expectant or new mothers does not appear to affect the nighttime sleeping habits of their newborns, new Brazilian research indicates.More >>
Women who used estrogen-only therapy after menopause had 22 percent increased risk for breast cancer if they used it for 10 to 14.9 years, and 43 percent greater risk if they used it longer than 15 years.More >>
New research highlights a dramatic increase in the rates of melanoma, a potentially fatal form of skin cancer, among young adults, with young women being hit the hardest.More >>
Tuesday, April 3 2012 6:00 AM EDT2012-04-03 10:00:23 GMT
After more than six hours of debate last week, the opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court as to the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act won't be known until late June. Here is a brief look at the issues under consideration.More >>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 8:01 PM EDT2012-03-29 00:01:27 GMT
While the seemingly divided Supreme Court mulls whether the mandatory insurance provision of 2010's Affordable Care Act is constitutional, a lawyer told them Wednesday that a decision to strike down the provision would leave the Act a "hollowed-out shell."More >>
A new study finds that women diagnosed with pre-cancerous cervical conditions after they get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can still benefit from the shot.More >>
Pink slime is what critics call 'lean, finely textured beef' – a filler used in ground beef. It's not dangerous, but it's a byproduct that some say should be clearly labeled.More >>
People with autism have an enhanced ability to process information, which may explain the apparently higher-than-average percentage of people with autism who work in the information technology industry.More >>
Tuesday, March 27 2012 1:29 PM EDT2012-03-27 17:29:43 GMT
Former Vice President Dick Cheney waited much longer than the average heart transplant patient to receive his "new" heart. Most people wait six to 12 months, but Cheney waited almost two years. Here are more facts about heart transplants. More >>
Nearly one in five U.S. pharmacies gave out misinformation to researchers posing as 17-year-old girls seeking emergency contraception, often saying that it was "impossible" for girls to get the pill, a new study finds.More >>
Monday, March 26 2012 8:20 PM EDT2012-03-27 00:20:48 GMT
It's a centerpiece of medical care in Mississippi and it's on tap to create a public-private affiliation that's causing concern. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is in talks with developing that affiliation with the Florida based company, Health Management Associates. More >>
Friday, March 23 2012 8:54 PM EDT2012-03-24 00:54:59 GMT
Lawmakers are expected to soon lay the foundation for a new approach to medical care and development through several pieces of legislation making their way through the capitol.More >>
Thursday, March 22 2012 7:27 PM EDT2012-03-22 23:27:38 GMT
Nearly two years to the day after the controversial health care reform act was signed into law, the Republican-led House of Representatives passed a bill to repeal a part of the act which critics argue would deny Medicare to needy parties.More >>
Wednesday, March 21 2012 7:01 AM EDT2012-03-21 11:01:13 GMT
Women who buy health insurance independent of an employer could save thousands of dollars a year after the Affordable Care Act makes "gender rating" illegal in 2014.More >>
The emergency room costs of treating college students with injuries associated with alcohol-induced blackouts can be more than half a million dollars a year at a university with 40,000 or more students, a new study found.More >>
Monday, March 19 2012 10:30 PM EDT2012-03-20 02:30:45 GMT
Garden Park Medical Center staff members showed off their karaoke skills Monday to help find a cure for a deadly disease. "Garden Park Idol" is a first time event to raise money to support breast cancer awareness.More >>
Mothers of children with autism and autism spectrum disorders earn significantly less than what mothers of children who have no health limitations earn, a new study has found.More >>
Thursday, March 15 2012 7:51 PM EDT2012-03-15 23:51:20 GMT
The generosity of South Mississippians has inspired the folks at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to dream big. Tickets for the St. Jude Dream home went on sale Thursday. For this year's giveaway, officials are making 1,000 more tickets available than last year. Even in a down economy, St. Jude officials are so optimistic they'll sell out once again.More >>
Thursday, March 15 2012 7:12 PM EDT2012-03-15 23:12:36 GMT
A growing number of lawmakers are countering attempts to limit access to women's health services by introducing bills regulating men's reproductive health - including a bill outlawing vasectomies and a resolution recognizing the personhood of semen.More >>
Current recommendations from experts urge new mothers to breast-feed their newborns for the first six months of life. But, a new survey out of Scotland suggests that for many women, this expectation just isn't realistic.More >>
Exercise is a plus for women trying to become pregnant, but overdoing workouts might make it harder to conceive -- unless you're overweight, researchers report.More >>
People who have mild vascular disease that damages the eyes' retinas are more likely to have vascular disease in the brain that causes thinking and memory problems, new research indicates.More >>
Could the fatty foods a man eats harm his fertility? So says a new study that finds chowing down on high-fat meals reduces a man's sperm levels.More >>
Heat-related deaths among high school and college football players in the United States nearly tripled between 1994 and 2009, according to a new study.More >>
Monday, March 12 2012 10:02 PM EDT2012-03-13 02:02:03 GMT
As we age, our joints get worn out, leading many people to get joint replacements in their sixties and seventies; but what about getting joints replaced in your nineties?More >>
Because fast food is so convenient and cheap, it's hard to resist at times. Unfortunately, fast food can be one of the unhealthiest options out there when it comes to your diet.More >>
Saturday, March 10 2012 6:05 AM EST2012-03-10 11:05:23 GMT
Are your medical records are private as you think? A Biloxi physician said, probably not. Family practitioner Dr. Paul Matherne said the issues surrounding patient confidentiality concern him so much that he recently wrote a letter to editor about what is making him ill at ease. More >>
Saturday, March 10 2012 1:23 AM EST2012-03-10 06:23:40 GMT
Out of one family's darkest hour comes hope for five others. A Vancleave man who took his own life this week will give life to others through his organs. Patrice Clark spoke to grieving family members who say they're comforted by their loved one's decision to help others.More >>
Friday, March 9 2012 7:03 PM EST2012-03-10 00:03:49 GMT
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children. A Gulfport dentist wants to help children save their smiles and their health. On Friday, he brought a national program to a Gulfport school to explain why a toothache is not only painful, it can also be deadly.More >>
Tuesday, March 6 2012 7:39 PM EST2012-03-07 00:39:43 GMT
One Gulfport school knows it can't fight the obesity battle alone. So it's reaching out to the community with a new health and fitness campaign called "Hip to be Fit." On Tuesday, 28th Street Elementary enlisted the help of some Gulfport Seabees to show students how to fight the flab military style.More >>
Friday, March 2 2012 6:24 AM EST2012-03-02 11:24:59 GMT
Tickets for the St. Jude Dream Home will go on sale in just a few weeks. Meanwhile, hammers are falling to make sure the house is ready to help raise money for sick kids everywhere. Elizabeth Vowell checked on the progress.More >>
Saturday, February 25 2012 8:32 AM EST2012-02-25 13:32:42 GMT
A new form of male contraception in the early stages of development might take the burden off women if it's eventually approved by the FDA. The method uses ultrasound treatments to lower the sperm count of a man to a level that would disallow conception.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 5:59 PM EST2012-02-22 22:59:01 GMT
Landrum says it could mean closing six mental health hospitals in the state including Ellisville State School and South Mississippi Mental Health. More >>
You need not be deprived of your favorite foods just because they pack on the pounds. Try these substitutions for ingredients in your everyday meals and cut down on fat and calories.More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 9:50 AM EST2012-02-15 14:50:46 GMT
Millions of Americans have Diabetes. In fact, it's the seventh leading cause of death in America. Patrice Clark explains why Diabetes is being called an epidemic in the black community.More >>
Monday, February 13 2012 8:47 PM EST2012-02-14 01:47:15 GMT
More than 200 people took advantage of a free health screening in Biloxi Monday. It's an exam that could save their eyesight and even their life. One way to detect the early signs of diabetes is through an eye exam. So a vision clinic rolled into Biloxi to help those who may be at risk.More >>
Thursday, February 9 2012 6:30 AM EST2012-02-09 11:30:30 GMT
Governor Phil Bryant has declared February 7-14 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week for our state. CHD is one of the most common birth defects, affecting about 1 in every 100 babies. Meggan Gray has an update on a CHD baby WLOX viewers met last year.More >>
Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk.More >>
Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk.More >>
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.More >>
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.More >>
Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests.More >>
Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests.More >>
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday.More >>
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday, making it considerably more affordable.More >>
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades.More >>
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades, new research reveals.More >>
People who receive treatment for chronic and acute low-back pain show significant improvement in the first six weeks, but may still have some pain and disability.More >>
People who receive treatment for chronic and acute low-back pain show significant improvement in the first six weeks, but may still have some pain and disability after one year, according to a new study.More >>
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school.More >>
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.More >>
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.More >>
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.More >>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.More >>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.More >>
Fortunately, having a few beers now and again is one nice little treat that you don't have to feel bad about.More >>
Most health advice has us feeling guilty over our indulgences. Fortunately, having a few beers now and again is one nice little treat that you don't have to feel bad about.More >>
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.More >>
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.More >>
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