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Previous Healthwatch Reports

  • Previous Healthwatch Reports

  • Healthwatch - 04/24/03

    Five to ten million Americans could go blind someday soon, and they don't have a clue that it's happening.
    Five to ten million Americans could go blind someday soon, and they don't have a clue that it's happening.  Finding out about glaucoma early is more important now than ever, because there's a new five-minute laser procedure that can help you keep your sight.

  • Healthwatch - 04/28/03

    Only 14% of children under the age of six have had a comprehensive eye exam.  And that could be a big problem, because during these crucial years, doctors can detect eye problems that could otherwise lead to blindness.

  • Healthwatch - 04/21/03

    Snoring could be doing more than just disturbing your partner.  It could be making you sick.  A new study shows that snoring could be linked to daily headaches and even more serious problems, like high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.

  • 04/17/03 - Healthwatch

    Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health problem in older americans, after high blood pressure and arthritis. But many older people don't even know they have hearing loss. The good news is,  the screening for hearing is simple and can be very effective.

  • 04/15/03 - Healthwatch

    A new technology is dramatically improving laser vision correction known as lasik.  In fact, a majority of patients in one study say they're seeing at least 20/20.. and many are seeing even better than that. 

  • 04/02/03 - Healthwatch

    We all know that exercise can help up feel young and stay healthy.  But a new study suggests it may help us mentally as well.  And it may be more beneficial to women than men.

  • 03/31/03 - Healthwatch

    Sitting at a computer all day can cause all kinds of strain on your neck, your back and your eyes.  And, it can make you tired and lose interest in your work.  But many of us are stuck at our computers for hours on end.  And researchers say there are some things you can do to reduce computer strain.

  • 03/27/03 - Healthwatch

    Trauma centers are different from hospitals in that they specialize in round-the-clock care for the most seriously injured patients.  A new study looks at how many trauma centers Americans have access to, and concludes that the threat of terrorism on American soil means we need to improve access to trauma centers.

  • 03/26/03 - Healthwatch

    As soldiers in Iraq face the constant danger of chemical and biological weapons, scientists are still trying to figure out why some veterans of the last Gulf War returned home with mysterious symptoms and brain damage. Now, neuroscientists are studying a gene that could provide some answers to the mystery of Gulf War Syndrome.

  • 03/20/03 - Healthwatch

    In an effort to improve quality in health care, the medical community is now focusing on evidence-based practices. In other words, what has been proven to work? For example, screening for colorectal cancer has been proven to work, and to save lives.  But more men are choosing the unproven psa screening for prosate cancer instead.

     

  • 03/19/03 - Healthwatch

    You may have used over-the-counter pills like ibuprofen for pain in the past.  But these common painkillers may be more useful than you think. Some researchers now believe they could also protect you against alzheimer's disease.

  • 03/13/03 - Healthwatch

    Last year, the West Nile Virus swept through our nation, killing hundreds of people and making thousands more ill. This year, health officials expect those numbers to go up, and they say we could start seeing the disease as early as May.

  • 03/12/03 - Healthwatch

    A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association says children who are exposed to cigarette smoke are almost twice as likely as other children to get cavities... even if they've never smoked a cigarette. 

  • 03/10/03 - Healthwatch

    Genital herpes is a disease no one wants to talk about.  But a new study shows that Americans want and need more information about this disease, whether they have it or not.

  • 02/11/03 - Healthwatch

    Modern medicine means that many more babies who are born very early and very small can now survive.

  • 01/23/03 - Healthwatch

    Pituitary tumors are one of the most common forms of brain tumors, yet they often go undiagnosed. Learn more about pituitary tumors and how to recognize their symptoms.

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