WRAL.com - Health Team

Researchers study amino acid

Capitol Broadcasting — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:13:39 -0400

High levels of the amino acid homocysteine are often a risk factor for coronary artery disease.

Dementia robs family of wife, mother

Capitol Broadcasting — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:25:31 -0400

Dementia can strike in the prime of a person's life and disrupt their career and family life.

Experimental treatment used for autism

Capitol Broadcasting — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:55:18 -0400

Chelation has long been used to treat lead poisoning, but now some are applying it to autism based on a theory that metals, including mercury from vaccines, contribute to the condition.

Treating summer bug bites

Capitol Broadcasting — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:26:04 -0400

Some people are allergic to bee stings – suffering severe symptoms such as breathing problems and fainting. These people need emergency care and are often prescribed an EpiPen injector to use in case they get stung.

Ultrasound helping to prevent kidney failure

Capitol Broadcasting — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:42:07 -0400

It is estimated 26 million Americans have chronic kidney disease. A simple, painless and non-invasive test can prevent kidney failure in those patients.

Study: Soldiers returning from combat suffer alcohol problems

Capitol Broadcasting — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:29:28 -0400

Reserve and National Guard personnel who are sent to combat showed the most increased risk compared to non-deployed personnel.

Dr. Allen Mask explains disease suffered by Bernie Mac

Capitol Broadcasting — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:01:48 -0400

Comedian Bernie Mac, who died Saturday of pneumonia, had the inflammatory lung disease sarcoidosis.

Olympic fever spreads to Duke Children's Hospital

Capitol Broadcasting — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:52:48 -0400

Olympic fever has spread to a group of children at Duke Hospital. They're competing in their own Olympic games during the next two weeks.

'Hunger gene' could cause childhood obesity

Capitol Broadcasting — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:24:56 -0400

U.K. researchers hope the discovery will help the fight against childhood obesity.

Children prepare for school with vaccinations

Capitol Broadcasting — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:30:50 -0400

The start of school may also mean time for new immunizations especially for children entering 6th grade.

Breast cancer screenings: How soon to start?

Capitol Broadcasting — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:58:54 -0400

Dr. Allen Mask discusses breast cancer in younger women.

Stomach bug may protect against childhood asthma

Capitol Broadcasting — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:04:32 -0400

A stomach bug might reduce children's risk of developing asthma and other allergies, according to recent research by New York University doctors.

Hearing device helps patients enjoy music

Capitol Broadcasting — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:33:59 -0400

New technology is making it possible for people with cochlear implants to enjoy music.

New drug aims to make Alzheimer's a distant memory

Capitol Broadcasting — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:36:14 -0400

In early studies, some patients given the drug had improved memory and better concentration.

Robotic surgeries benefit women

Capitol Broadcasting — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:48:42 -0400

Surgeons perform a robotic myomectomy on a woman at Rex Hospital.