http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/health/default.aspx Health news and stories from ABCActionNews.com en-us Copyright 2009 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:01 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:35 GMT Health http://abcactionnews.com/sites/wfts/images/rss-logo.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/health/default.aspx 144 76 15 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/CRITICAL-CONDITION-Historic-health-care-bill/2MHBVGqHK0mKUiy5MP_oUA.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/CRITICAL-CONDITION-Historic-health-care-bill/2MHBVGqHK0mKUiy5MP_oUA.cspx?rss=816 Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle. Health Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:51:52 GMT CRITICAL CONDITION:Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=19210@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=3 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/CRITICAL-CONDITION-Senate-vote-preview/907-Q1W6fk-UJ0xePnVLTg.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/CRITICAL-CONDITION-Senate-vote-preview/907-Q1W6fk-UJ0xePnVLTg.cspx?rss=816 A health care vote in the Senate could signal the beginning, not the end. Health Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:38 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Should-women-wait-to-get-pap-tests/NHJwJIwSNU-8T0g-2aw4EQ.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Should-women-wait-to-get-pap-tests/NHJwJIwSNU-8T0g-2aw4EQ.cspx?rss=816 For the second time this week, health experts are releasing new cancer screening guidelines aimed at women -- and it has many in our area confused and concerned. Health Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Hidden-restaurant-ingredient-could-pose-health/aDGA-xlYdk-fnmbYPnVisQ.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Hidden-restaurant-ingredient-could-pose-health/aDGA-xlYdk-fnmbYPnVisQ.cspx?rss=816 It's one of the most common ingredients out there and your favorite restaurant may be loading your food up with dangerous amounts. Health Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Laser-helps-fat-disappear/I7mjl7TMTkeWbpP8z4bZqQ.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Laser-helps-fat-disappear/I7mjl7TMTkeWbpP8z4bZqQ.cspx?rss=816 Would you like to trim away a few inches here and there, and tone and tighten other places on your body? Health Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT Laser helps fat 'disappear' http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=19164@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=16 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/CRITICAL-CONDITION-Senate-bill-vs-House-bill/lGhH4zeuUEWeXwFeMZYrmA.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/CRITICAL-CONDITION-Senate-bill-vs-House-bill/lGhH4zeuUEWeXwFeMZYrmA.cspx?rss=816 We have created a simple guide so you can compare the Senate and the House Democratic versions of health care reform. Health Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:57 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/CRITICAL-CONDITION-Mandated-paid-sick-days/yAynbHgXLEeVkbeGrjxufQ.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/CRITICAL-CONDITION-Mandated-paid-sick-days/yAynbHgXLEeVkbeGrjxufQ.cspx?rss=816 The H1N1 virus could force employers to offer workers paid sick days if they catch the swine flu. Health Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:30:55 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/A-one-of-a-kind-lab-for-kids-with-learning/32sfAPGXGUWBdNAtcKYyoA.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/A-one-of-a-kind-lab-for-kids-with-learning/32sfAPGXGUWBdNAtcKYyoA.cspx?rss=816 Imagine trying to write without knowing how hard you're holding the pencil or not being able to hear your teacher because the rain outside is too loud. Health Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Officials-urge-food-safety-measures-this/xc3GRKT0RUW-N1PhmXtq4g.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Officials-urge-food-safety-measures-this/xc3GRKT0RUW-N1PhmXtq4g.cspx?rss=816 An estimated 76 million people contract food-borne illness in the United States each year. Health Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:57:34 GMT http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Five-brain-boosters-to-keep-your-mind-sharp/MANm3BZzxEa29jtX4GfwsQ.cspx?rss=816 http://www.abcactionnews.com:80/content/taking_action_for_you/health/story/Five-brain-boosters-to-keep-your-mind-sharp/MANm3BZzxEa29jtX4GfwsQ.cspx?rss=816 Can your lifestyle affect your ability to remember? Here are 5 ways to keep your memory sharp. Health Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT Five brain boosters to keep your mind sharp http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=19044@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=16