WRAL.com Health Team

Heart disease, prostate cancer may share risk factors

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:08:15 -0500

A new study by Duke University researchers shows the risk factors of coronary artery disease - hypertension, obesity, inactivity, high cholesterol, smoking and Type 2 diabetes - may also raise a man's risk of prostate cancer.

Non-surgical facelift can take off three years

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:36:11 -0500

Some people who would love to have a face lift would never actually consider the surgery. They don't want the stitches, a long recovery period, uncertain results or the cost associated with the procedure.

New UV light fights bacteria at local hospitals

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:17:32 -0500

Patients don't expect to get a serious bacterial infection while in a hospital, but it can happen. Improved surveillance and prevention practices have reduced infection rates. Now, some Triangle hospitals are testing a new tool that kills germs with light.

Sleep training service is dream come true for tired parents

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:36:07 -0500

Many parents of young children have learned to get by on very little sleep, but consistently missing out on a good night's rest can take a toll on people's health, jobs and even their marriages.

Special imaging used to help remove kidney tumors

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:13:02 -0500

Urologic surgeons at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill have started using special imaging to help them with the removal of cancerous tumors of the kidneys, which can be difficult to see.

Is Super Bowl hype bad for your health?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:12:08 -0500

Can getting too wrapped up in the Super Bowl be bad for your health? Los Angeles researchers found a Super Bowl loss was associated with more cardiac deaths among fans than a win.