WTAP - To Your Health

WV Quit Smoking Hotline
Last Updated: 12:31 PM 01/25/12 - If you are a WV resident and want to quit your dirty little habit, you may be eligible to receive free patches, gum, lozenges, and BACC Off.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Fresh Bus
Last Updated: 5:50 PM 11/09/11 - Low-income communities with a high number of people lacking access to fresh, healthy produce are considered 'food deserts.' The founders of a grocery store on wheels want to tackle the problem.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Spinal Cord Technology
Last Updated: 5:36 PM 06/07/11 - New technology and therapy have made it possible for some people with spinal cord injuries to rejuvenate the movement in their legs, helping them to take some major steps.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Unnecessary Prescriptions
Last Updated: 5:36 PM 05/23/11 - A new study in the Journal Pediatrics says nearly a million children visits to a pediatrician ends with an unnecessary prescription for antibiotics.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Mother's Health
Last Updated: 9:08 PM 05/10/11 - This week marks Women's Health week, a good time to remind moms that even though they take care of others, they need to take care of themselves.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Sinusitis
Last Updated: 6:05 PM 04/20/11 - Feeling stuffed up, tired, listless? Blaming it on a cold or spring allergies? Maybe it's sinusitis.
WTAP @ 5 To Your Health: Social Media Mental Health
Last Updated: 6:34 PM 04/12/11 - Can the social network help people get through tough times, such as a diagnosis of breast cancer, or dealing with some tough mental problems?
WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Japan Health Concerns
Last Updated: 5:53 PM 03/14/11 - Ninette Sosa has some facts on surviving an earthquake's aftermath in Monday's Health Minute.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Pregnancy And Smoking
Last Updated: 5:38 PM 03/07/11 - A smoke-free home and work environment may be key to a healthy pregnancy.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Living To 100
Last Updated: 6:10 PM 03/03/11 - Get tips from a centenarian on how to live to 100.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: DUI Prevention
Last Updated: 6:03 PM 02/23/11 - Now new studies indicate a simple device is having good results in keeping convicted drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel drunk again.
WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Psoriasis Treatments
Last Updated: 10:59 AM 02/23/11 - Ten million people in the U.S. suffer from a common skin condition known as psoriasis. Although there is no cure, there are new treatments that can help.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Obesity & Joint Pain
Last Updated: 11:36 AM 02/22/11 - New studies find the best way to relieve knee pain may be to drop a few pounds.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Couples Conflict
Last Updated: 5:48 PM 02/10/11 - This Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to build a stronger relationship by learning how to handle conflict with your partner.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Breast Cancer Study
Last Updated: 6:28 PM 02/09/11 - A new study suggests, in certain cases, removing all the lymph nodes from a patient's breast area may no longer be necessary and could eliminate some of the painful side effects of the invasive procedure.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Quest For Breasts
Last Updated: 9:50 AM 02/04/11 - In Today's Health Minute, Ninette Sosa tells us about an common option for women who have underwent a mastectomy, that not all of them know about.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Sledding Safety
Last Updated: 6:16 PM 02/02/11 - With much of the nation blanketed in snow, many are venturing out to go sledding. Ninette Sosa offers some tips on how to stay safe as you enjoy the snow.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Gaming Study
Last Updated: 5:52 PM 01/17/11 - A study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics found around 8 percent of the study's 3rd, 4th, 7th and 8th grade participants were considered pathological gamers.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Winter Dry Sky
Last Updated: 3:56 PM 01/07/11 - For many people, winter means dry skin.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Pink Eye
Last Updated: 4:08 PM 01/07/11 - Pink eye affects people of all ages, and is more common in the winter when people spend more time indoors.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Caregiver Stress
Last Updated: 6:06 PM 12/21/10 - Holidays can mean extra stress for full time caregivers.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Sugary Cereal
Last Updated: 5:52 PM 12/13/10 - A new study done by Yale University researchers found that many children enjoyed low sugar cereals, and ate a better breakfast when they didn't eat the sugary alternatives.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Staying Active Study
Last Updated: 4:56 PM 12/08/10 - A new study indicates keeping active may be even more important for the elderly.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Sport Concussions And Gender
Last Updated: 5:22 PM 12/08/10 - In the U-S, 21 percent of the nearly one-point-six million sports-related concussions involve high school students every year.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Smart Shopping
Last Updated: 10:00 PM 11/16/10 - Temple University is teaching students to shop healthy on an unhealthy budget.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Kids Doctor Visits
Last Updated: 5:45 PM 11/04/10 - With cold and flu season upon us...many parents will be tending to sick children. But how do you know when your child needs to see a doctor? Elizabeth Cohen has tips from a pediatrician in Today's Health Minute.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Heart Health
Last Updated: 5:57 PM 10/27/10 - A normal resting heart rate for healthy adults is between 60 - 100 beats per minute. Now a new study of heart patients finds that heart rate may be an indicator of life expectancy.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Energy Foods
Last Updated: 5:52 PM 10/26/10 - If you experience a mid-day slump, you're not alone. Many people find themselves craving an afternoon pick-me-up.
WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Teens And The Truth About Drugs
Last Updated: 9:20 AM 10/26/10 - When it comes to drug use, teens don't want to admit taking them, even if their parents know they are engaged in substance abuse.
WTAP @ 5 To Your Health: Hip Hop Dancing
Last Updated: 6:09 PM 10/21/10 - It's important for seniors to keep moving and stay active. But how many older folks to you know dancing to hip hop?
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Teen Sleep Study
Last Updated: 5:43 PM 10/14/10 - It's been a couple of months since school started up, but for many teens the routine of getting up early never comes easy.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Miner's Health
Last Updated: 9:33 AM 10/14/10 - A long wait under ground is finally ending for 33 Chilean miners. Now the focus will be on their health.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Kids And Electronic Devices
Last Updated: 10:39 AM 10/12/10 - According to a new study published in the Journal Pediatrics, researchers in the UK found children who spent a lot of time in front of the TV and computer monitors had more psychological difficulties than kids who weren't in front of these devices.
WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Binge Drinking
Last Updated: 5:58 PM 10/06/10 - Binge drinking is a serious health concern in America, and a new study indicates the practice remains all too common among teens and adults.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: ER Waits
Last Updated: 5:07 PM 09/30/10 - Many of us are used to waiting for medical treatment in the emergency room. But some people are fed up with the delays and are leaving before they can get help.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Head Lice
Last Updated: 5:35 PM 09/29/10 - You don't need to be embarrassed when you or your children get head lice--you just need to know what to do to get rid of them.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Juvenile Arthritis
Last Updated: 5:27 PM 09/21/10 - There are only 200 specialists- pediatric rheumatologists-in the country to treat the nearly 300,000 kids in the U.S. with juvenile arthritis, and each child experiences it differently.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: UniveristyCare Center
Last Updated: 5:55 PM 09/13/10 - As baby boomers grow older and the number of primary care physicians declines, more people are finding it difficult to find quality healthcare, especially in rural areas and inner cities.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Young Melanoma
Last Updated: 5:31 PM 08/25/10 - It's a sobering statistic: Melanoma, the type of skin cancer that can be fatal, is the most common form of cancer for young adults ages 25-29.
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WTAP @ 5: To Your Health Report: Athletic Trainers
Last Updated: 5:29 PM 08/23/10 - It's almost time for football season to start. Ever wonder who takes care of all those players who get crushed , kicked and smashed on the field?
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health: Back To School Sleep
Last Updated: 5:35 PM 08/20/10 - Helping your child get back to an early bedtime routine for back to school takes a little planning.
WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Online Fitness
Last Updated: 3:15 PM 08/18/10 - According to a new study out of Kaiser Permanente Center For Health Research, the more people use interactive weight management websites, the longer they keep their weight off.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Women's Hair Loss
Last Updated: 5:27 PM 08/17/10 - Losing one's hair can be devastating to a woman's self-esteem. As Susan Hendricks reports in Today's Health Minute, getting to the 'root' of the problem is essential when deciding on a treatment plan.
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WTAP @ 5: To Your Health Report: Skin Cancer & Race
Last Updated: 5:44 PM 08/16/10 - The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 70-thousand people will develop some form of skin cancer this year.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: OCD
Last Updated: 5:52 PM 07/26/10 - Standing up to obsessions could be the best way for patients to overcome them.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Adult Swimmers
Last Updated: 5:57 PM 07/21/10 - Learning to swim can be difficult at any age, but espcially for adults.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Flying And Heart Health
Last Updated: 5:39 PM 07/20/10 - New research finds that its OK to fly if you have heart problems.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Tennis Injuries
Last Updated: 5:22 PM 07/19/10 - Tennis season, forgive the pun, is in full swing which means a lot of people are hitting the courts even in the heat. But beware, even the most seasoned of tennis players can become injured.
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Beat The Heat
Last Updated: 5:40 PM 07/14/10 - Summer is in full effect, and parts of the country are experiencing record high temperatures. What should you do to stay cool during the heat of the season?
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WTAP @ 5 To Your Health Report: Student Sleep Study
Last Updated: 5:47 PM 07/06/10 - It's tough to get a teen out of bed, especially on a school day. Now a new study finds that a few extra minutes of shut eye can make the difference in a young adult's day.
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