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March 25, 2008
Duke study: Preemies face risks as they grow up
CHICAGO (AP) - It's the largest-ever study of the long-term consequences of premature births. Duke University researchers found that children born early have higher death rates in childhood and are more likely to be childless in adulthood.
March 24, 2008
Medicine of the Doctor Shortage
We’ve heard about the shortage of doctors for the people in the East. But there's a partnership between Pitt County Memorial Hospital and the Brody School of Medicine to help fix that.
How Long Did You Wait?
If it seemed like you spent more time in the waiting room during your last emergency room visit you probably did.
March of Dimes gives grant to Pitt County Health Department
The fight for premature babies and their moms just got a little bit stronger.
March 21, 2008
Fighting Allergies
Spring is in the air. While some say it's one of the most beautiful times of year, allergy sufferers might say the opposite.
Another company recalls blood thinner
WASHINGTON (AP) - A medical manufacturer is recalling the blood thinner heparin because it may be tainted with a potentially dangerous chemical.
Children and Obesity Experts Say a Solution is Simple
The reasons behind the childhood obesity epidemic may be complicated but experts say the solution's pretty simple.
March 20, 2008
State Launches Be Active HOPS Program
There's a new program to help kids across our state stay fit, and have fun.
Students Stroll Into Healthier Living
Some students here in the east, are literally taking steps toward healthier living.
Be Active launches program to fight obesity in N.C. schools
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK - Be Active North Carolina unveiled a dynamic new program Thursday designed to teach the states young people how to have fun and become healthier all at the same time.
FLU BULLETIN: Flu cases declining in N.C.
RALEIGH –The number of North Carolinians with flu or flu-like illness has dropped for the third week in a row, according to the state’s latest flu surveillance report. However, flu remains widespread in the state.
March 19, 2008
Study says prostate cancer patients face side effects
ATLANTA (AP) - A large quality-of-life study of prostate cancer patients suggests that the men run the risk of sexual, urinary or other side effect no matter what treatment they receive.
Surgery patients face more risks if they receive old blood
ATLANTA (AP) - A study of heart surgery patients has found that those getting transfusions of blood more than two weeks old had higher chances of dying or developing complications.
FDA identifies Heparin-like contaminant likely responsible for deaths and allergic reactions
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health regulators have identified the contaminant found in Baxter International's blood thinner heparin, which may be to blame for 19 deaths.
March 18, 2008
Gene variations might be key to developing PTSD
CHICAGO (AP) - Researchers say they have found a likely genetic trigger to post-traumatic stress.
March 17, 2008
Walking Trail Unveiled on St. Patrick’s Day
The group opened its "Walking Green" trail today on North Greene Street in Greenville.
Review of studies suggests HGH may be athletic let down
NEW YORK (AP) - A new report suggests human growth hormone isn't the "wonder drug" many believe it to be.
Silver Alert: What Is It?
What William Wright and Jeremy Vaden have in common is, they both suffer with dementia, both men are over 18, and both have been reported missing. This is why they have been the subjects of the most recent Silver Alerts in our state.
ER doctors should ask about cocaine use
DALLAS (AP) - The symptoms of a heart attack might not mean the patient is really having one -- especially if the patient is younger than the usual heart-attack victim.
Progress in fighting TB is slowing
LONDON (AP) - The fight against the global tuberculosis epidemic has slowed to a crawl.
March 14, 2008
Be Active reschedules launch of obesity program for schools
CHARLOTTE — Be Active North Carolina will host an event on March 20 to introduce a dynamic new program designed to teach North Carolina’s school children how to have fun and stay healthy all at the same time.
March 13, 2008
World Kidney Day
The National Kidney Foundation says in Eastern North Carolina's 29 counties, kidney disease affects an estimated 200,000 people, and the numbers are climbing
FDA panel backs anemia drugs for chemotherapy, with restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal health advisers have voted to keep certain anemia drugs on the market, but with some key restrictions.
Study suggests most Native Americans can trace some DNA to 6 women
NEW YORK (AP) - A new study of DNA suggests nearly all Native Americans can trace part of their ancestry to just six women whose descendants immigrated to the Americas some 20,000 years ago.
Smokers can start kicking the habit April 8 with ECU program
GREENVILLE (03/13/2008) — Welcome spring by kicking the habit through an ECU Physicians' eight-week smoking cessation program beginning April 8.
March 12, 2008
New State Vaccine Requirements
Before your child starts sixth grade at a public school, he or she has to meet the state's new Tdap booster vaccine requirement.
STD Prevention in Pitt County
The Centers for Disease Control reported that 1 in 4 teenage girls between ages 14 and 19 has a sexually transmitted disease.
March 11, 2008
Study: one in four teenage girls has an STD
CHICAGO (AP) - At least one in four teenage girls nationwide has a sexually transmitted disease. That's according to a new study from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
March 10, 2008
Minorities and whites have differing views of health care
WASHINGTON (AP) - New research finds minorities are more likely than white patients to rate their health care as fair or poor.
Atlanta rehab hospital to provide free care to some vets
ATLANTA (AP) - An Atlanta rehabilitation hospital says it will provide free care to wounded military veterans who need brain or spinal cord injury services that aren't covered by the government.
