WRAL.com Health Team

Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:26:32 -0500

First mammograms. Now - in an apparent coincidence - Pap smears.

Therapies give normal life, despite rare, life-threatening condition

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:59:31 -0500

New research is offering hope of a normal life to patients who suffer from a rare, life-threatening condition that affects blood pressure in the lungs.

Some oncologists still recommend regular mammograms

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:47:10 -0500

Gail Heath, a scheduling coordinator at Rex Hospital, has been fielding calls this week from many women asking if new breast screening guidelines mean they should cancel their appointments.

Advice changes for breast cancer screening

Capitol Broadcasting — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:20:44 -0500

Health Team Dr. Allen Mask discusses the new guidelines for breast screenings.

Some claim diet can help treat autism

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:33:16 -0500

Some celebrities and Internet sites suggest a gluten-free, casein-free diet will improve an autistic child's ability to function and communicate. Medical trials have been inconclusive.

On the Record: Your flu questions answered

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:06:00 -0500

Do you have questions about H1N1, the seasonal flu and the availability of vaccine? David is joined by Dr. Mask and others to discuss the scare, the risk and safety precautions you can take.

New mammogram guidelines cause confusion

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:18:47 -0500

A government panel suggests that most women in their 40s should not routinely get mammograms.

iPods break down language barrier at UNC Hospitals

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:17:08 -0500

IPods are helping UNC Hospitals cut down the time it takes to call up an interpreter for patients who don't speak English.

New hysterectomy procedure doesn't leave scar

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:02:46 -0500

Nearly a third of women in the United States have a hysterectomy by age 60. Doctors have a developed a new surgical method they say won't leave a scar.