WRCB - Eye on Health

EYE ON HEALTH: Summertime pool safety

Latrice Currie — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:57:00 EDT

The unofficial start of summer is right around the corner and that means time to hit the pool, but make sure you know what could be lurking in the water.

EYE ON HEALTH: Armed With Confidence

Latrice Currie — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:33:00 EDT

Some strong-armed celebrities are fueling a new trend this summer......

EYE ON HEALTH: Mono Mono Twins

Latrice Currie — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:58:00 EDT

The gift of a lifetime just in time for Mother's Day.

Eye On Health: Fighting Alzheimer's Disease

Latrice Currie — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:11:00 EST

There is optimism that others diagnosed in the future will have a much different outcome.

CDC: New version of stomach bug causing US illness

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:41:00 EST

Health officials say a new strain of stomach bug that's sweeping the globe is taking over in the U.S.

Eye on Health: New fitness cycling trend in Chattanooga

Latrice Currie — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:11:00 EST

As the fight against obesity continues, a new fitness studio on the North Shore hopes a high energy environment will get people not only moving, but motivated to make some positive changes.

Eye On Health: Raising awareness about Hydrocephalus

Latrice Currie — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:38:00 EDT

One mother on a mission to raise awareness about a condition that strikes over a million people with no cure.

Eye On Health: Raising money in the fight against Alzheimer's

Latrice Currie — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:58:00 EDT

5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease, and if a cure isn't found, that number is expected to triple by the year 2050. This weekend hundreds in the Tennessee valley will lace up their shoes to help find a cure.

Eye On Health: Fighting chronic back pain with spinal stimulation

Latrice Currie — Thu, 6 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Nearly 65 million Americans report having a recent episode of back pain. And in many of those cases, the pain is chronic. Going under the knife is sometimes an option, but in this Eye On Health report, we let you what to do if surgery isn't the best fit, or doesn't even work.

Eye On Heath: American Cancer Society needs your help

Latrice Currie — Thu, 2 Aug 2012 17:57:00 EDT

A new study hopes to eventually help eliminate cancer as a major health risk for future generations. But researchers need your help: they're looking for local participants to sign up.

Eye On Health: Fighting against pancreatic cancer

Latrice Currie — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:13:00 EDT

By the time you discover pancreatic cancer, chances for survival are slim. It's the fourth leading cancer killer in the U.S.

Elderly Safety In Homes

Latrice Currie — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:07:00 EDT

A look at dangers lurking in the home for the elderly...

Rare Blood Disease

Latrice Currie — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:17:00 EST

A Bradley county middle school student has been diagnosed with a rare blood disease. Her best friend has vowed that she won't go through this fight alone.

New treatment could help those with PAD

Latrice Currie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:50:00 EST

New technology helps get the blood flowing again for those with PAD.

Warm weather could lead to armies of mosquitoes

Associated Press — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:02:00 EST

Authorities say this winter's unseasonably warm temperatures could cause mosquitoes and other insects to come out earlier than normal this year in parts of Georgia.

Report: Tennesseans healthier than last year

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:28:00 EST

Tennesseans are slightly healthier, overall, compared to previous years --at least according to one report.

Alarming new questions over the safety of some fruit juices

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:28:00 EST

Consumer Reports magazine reveals it's latest research into arsenic levels in apple and grape juice -- may cause some parents to think twice before pouring a glass.

Study: ADHD drugs don't raise heart risks for kids

Associated Press — Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:32:00 EDT

Ritalin and similar medicines that millions of children and teens take to curb hyperactivity and boost attention do not raise their risk of serious heart problems, the largest safety study of these drugs concludes.

Boys should get HPV vaccine too, panel says

Associated Press — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:02:00 EDT

A government panel is recommending that young boys also get the controversial HPV shot. That's the vaccine now given to girls to prevent cervical cancer.

Erlanger shows off cancer hunting robot

Antwan Harris — Tue, 9 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EDT

Erlanger doctors showed off their latest cancer-fighting tool.

Beersheba Clinic

Latrice Currie — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:49:00 EDT

Working to get Grundy County off life support....

Foods To Help Spring Allergies

Latrice Currie — Thu, 2 May 2013 11:41:00 EDT

Help with spring allergies could be within reach of your refrigerator...

St. Jude Stories of Hope: Ingram

Latrice Currie — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:59:00 EDT

A headache turned into something a lot more serious for one Tennessee family.... and they turned to St. Jude....

HealthSouth Expands

Latrice Currie — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:12:00 EDT

More room and better accommodations for rehab patients...

Smart Phone Technology Tested In Stroke Rehab

Latrice Currie — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:41:00 EDT

Technology that most of us take for granted is helping stroke survivors....

Sleep and Exercise

Latrice Currie — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:51:00 EDT

The link between sleep and exercise.

FIGHTING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Latrice Currie — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:38:00 EST

The journey to fight Alzheimer's disease....

Alzheimer's Awareness

Latrice Currie — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:55:00 EST

Those on a mission to raise awareness and find a cure for Alzheimer's disease travel to Nashville.

Women and Heart Disease

Latrice Currie — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:25:00 EST

Why women should pay attention to their hearts...

Encephalitis

Latrice Currie — Fri, 8 Feb 2013 07:41:00 EST

Don't let your guard down when it comes to the flu season.

Eye On Health: Hip Procedure

Latrice Currie — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:54:00 EST

New options for active patients with hip problems....

Eye On Health: Drug study for pre-eclampsia

Latrice Currie — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:18:00 EST

Research by a Chattanooga doctor could help save the lives of women and children with a life threatening condition.

Eye On Health: Hidden ingredient that can ruin your diet

Latrice Currie — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:54:00 EST

Doctors say there is one ingredient most of us overlook that can quickly sabotage our diets.

Eye On Health: Sleep and the holidays

Latrice Currie — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:51:00 EST

Getting a good night's sleep can make the holidays a lot merrier.

Eye On Health: Eating Healthy During Illness

Latrice Currie — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:28:00 EST

"It is a difficult time for a lot of people when the rest of us are out celebrating, struggling to manage things, so what we try to do is to have some good healthy comfort foods for people," says Bevelle Puffer.

Eye On Health: Riding for a Cause

Latrice Currie — Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:09:00 EDT

How a local woman is turning her grief into passion to help others fight a devastating disease.

Eye On Health: Finding the right exercise

Latrice Currie — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:11:00 EDT

The aches and pains keep some people from working out, but that can only make the problem worse.

Eye On Health: Local pharmacy reacts to meningitis scare

Latrice Currie — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:56:00 EDT

A trip inside a local compounding pharmacy and preventing outbreaks like the recent outbreak of meningitis.

Eye On Health: Detecting Oral Cancer

Latrice Currie — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:55:00 EDT

A two minute test can save your life when it comes to dental health.

Eye On Health: Fighting breast cancer

Latrice Currie — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:13:00 EDT

In this Eye of Health report, we learn the story of Suzette Carlisle, whose life took a drastic turn 12 years ago after a routine trip to the doctor.

Students and Back Pain

Latrice Currie — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:41:00 EDT

How to help make sure your child doesn't get a painful lesson in back pain.

Back To School Health

Latrice Currie — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:54:00 EDT

Going back to school can improve your child's health ....

Minority Health Fair

Latrice Currie — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:50:00 EDT

Closing the health care gap......

New Cycling Trend

Latrice Currie — Thu, 9 Aug 2012 07:27:00 EDT

The latest trend when it comes to cycling hit the Tennessee Valley....

Diet soda habit as bad for teeth as meth addiction

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

U.S. teen birth rate plummets

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.

Too few kids use fast-food calorie info

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.

American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of progress

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:20:00 EDT

The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.

Simple steps can protect pets in weather disasters

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.

More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.

Americans still making unhealthy choices

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.

Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT

The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.

Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:29:00 EDT

When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study.

Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:25:00 EDT

Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.

Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.

Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:00 EDT

A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.

Eyelash extension adhesives may cause bad reactions

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:53:00 EDT

Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.

Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.

Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT

Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.

Too much texting, Facebook time may lower college women's grades

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:58:00 EDT

Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.

Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:14:00 EDT

The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Changes to psychiatry's 'bible' could widen definition of ADHD

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:58:00 EDT

Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.

Moderate drinking may not affect breast cancer survival

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates.

Experimental vaccine shows promise for ovarian cancer

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

A novel but preliminary new treatment for ovarian cancer has apparently produced complete remission for one patient with an advanced form of the disease, researchers are reporting.

Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT

Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

Erectile dysfunction tied to long-term narcotic use in men

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life.

Prostate cancer may be deadlier for the uninsured

Wed, 8 May 2013 10:07:00 EDT

Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says.

Study links timing of hospital visit to prostate cancer survival odds

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:03:00 EDT

Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body are more likely to die after visiting an emergency department on the weekend rather than a weekday, a new study finds.

Younger men biggest consumers of added sugars

Wed, 1 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report.

Men who are obese while young can pay a price later

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:59:00 EDT

Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.

Balding men could face higher heart risks

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:22:00 EDT

New research out of Japan shows a potential link between male baldness and an increased risk for coronary heart disease.

Low testosterone linked to later arthritis in study

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 14:57:00 EDT

Men with low levels of the hormone testosterone may be at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study.

Fast food hasn't gotten much healthier

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT

Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.

Doctors feel less connected to obese patients

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:53:00 EDT

Obese people who think health care workers aren't as sympathetic to them as they should be may be right.

Most Americans oppose soda, candy taxes

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.

Tackling diet, exercise together produces best results

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

If you're trying to get healthy, tackling both diet and exercise is better than trying to improve one lifestyle habit at a time, new research suggests.

Laser liposuction may zap fat without skin sag

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:24:00 EDT

Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin.

Study locates more obesity genes

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

New gene locations linked to obesity have been pinpointed in a large study by an international team of researchers.

Cutting out mealtime distractions may help manage weight

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:07:00 EDT

Too much multitasking could make you overeat, a new study suggests. So if you're finding it hard to reach or maintain your ideal weight, slowing down and savoring your meal might help.

12 ounces of sugary soda a day raises diabetes risk

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:15:00 EDT

Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends.

Mercury exposure linked to raised diabetes risk

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:56:00 EDT

Young adults who have higher levels of mercury in their systems may face a 65 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study warns.

New drug approved for Type 2 diabetes

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:28:00 EDT

Invokana (canaglifozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes, which affects about 24 million Americans.

FDA approves first in new class of Type 2 diabetes drugs

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:40:00 EDT

The first in a new class of Type 2 diabetes drugs was approved Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Poor 'health literacy' keeps patients from taking meds

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:53:00 EDT

Adult diabetes patients who don't understand basic health information are less likely to continue taking newly prescribed antidepressants, a new study finds.

Certain lifestyle factors linked to arthritis in study patients

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:50:00 EDT

Smoking, obesity and diabetes are all associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.

Blood test plus targeted care may stop heart failure before it starts

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:49:00 EDT

A simple blood test conducted annually in your primary care doctor's office might be a first step in preventing heart failure, a new study suggests.

In seriously ill kids, obesity may be tied to higher death risk

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EDT

Obese children hospitalized for certain serious illnesses may have a higher risk of dying than thinner patients, a new research review suggests.

Drug may ease angina in people with Type 2 diabetes

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EDT

The drug Ranexa (ranolazine) may help reduce chest pain in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

MUGSHOTS: 48 arrested in police operation

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 17:44:00 EST

Forty-eight people were arrested over the weekend during a police operation.

Wife says trucker saw bridge collapse in mirror

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:18:00 EDT

The wife of a Canadian trucker whose rig caused the collapse of a Washington bridge says a special vehicle called a pole car had travelled the route to make sure the load would fit.

Mom has son arrested for eating Pop-Tarts without permission

NBC News — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:54:00 EDT

Breakfast bandit or hungry kid? The boy was placed under juvenile arrest and was charged with larceny/misdemeanor.

Group of teens charged in string of armed robberies

Callie Starnes — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:06:00 EDT

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Reward offered in Summerville cemetery thefts

WRCB Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:21:00 EDT

A north Georgia family is offering a reward for information in a cemetery theft.

Local cab driver pleaded guilty to past assault charges

Karilynn Galiotos — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:22:00 EDT

As a local cab driver heads to court for allegedly choking two women. Channel 3 has learned this isn't the first time he has faced assault charges while on duty.

Riders take on Chattanooga and US Cycling Championships

Paul Shahen — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:12:00 EDT

Top cyclists from across the country are making their way to the Tennessee Valley this weekend all for a chance to wear the stars and stripes jersey.

PHOTOS: Apartment fire in Etowah

Ken Nicholson — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:27:00 EDT

More than two dozen firefighters battled an apartment fire in Etowah Wednesday afternoon.

Cleveland native survives OK tornado, his parents thankful he is alive

Matt Barbour — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:29:00 EDT

The parents of a Cleveland, Tennessee native, now living in Moore, Oklahoma, say they are grateful their son is alive. Twenty-five-year-old Jay Brown and his wife were in Moore when this week's massive tornado hit.

No failing grades, but soul food restaurant scores low

Jed Mescon — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:19:00 EDT

Dining out this weekend? Well the inspectors at the Hamilton County Health Department had a great week inspecting 23 restaurants.