Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:24:13 -0500 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:24:13 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Groups_Says_Women_Should_Wait_To_Get_Screened_For_Cervical_Cancer_Washington_DC.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:51 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/paptest_640x480.jpg
An independent group of obstetricians and gynecologists now say that women can delay their first cervical cancer screening and as they get older, get them less frequently.

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A mom warns women about waiting to get their first mammogram. Kimberly Suiters reports.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Uncommon_Hearts_Washington_DC.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:36:19 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/babytransplant_640x480.jpg
Pediatric transplants are bittersweet. That's because in many cases, a child needs to die, in order for another child to get that lifesaving organ. But now new research is giving new hope for these sick kids.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Detox_Diet_Dangers_Washington_DC.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:06:49 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/detoxdiet_640x480.jpg
Detox diets are supposed to cleanse the body of toxins and help you lose weight. But are they healthy?

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New breast cancer screening guidelines stir fury and confusion.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/When_Pigs_Fly__Airlines_Plan_For_Swine_Flu_Philadelphia.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:35:44 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/05+19+09_Airport+security+line.jpg
See how you can protect yourself during the holiday travel rush.

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Firestorm greets new breast cancer screening guidelines.

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Flu germs are everywhere. Here's a list of places that are big virus hot spots.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Facing_Stage_Zero_Breast_Cancer_Washington_DC.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:41:41 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/MUSE0CANCERPKG1_640x480.jpg
Find out what is stage zero cancer is, and how it's treated.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/FDA_Cracking_Down_On_Alcoholic_Energy_Drinks__Washington_DC.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:01:45 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/FDAALCOHOLENERGYDRINKSPKG_640x480.jpg
The FDA has given 30 beverage manufacturers 30 days to prove that the combination of caffeine and alcohol is safe.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/around-town/fashion/Plastic-Pols-on-Capitol-Hill-69885807.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:56:37 -0500 The Washington Examiner recently asked celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Ayman Hakki who he thought had work done on Capitol Hill. The good doctor didn't hold back.]]> http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/plastic_surgery2.jpg
Who on Capitol Hill is trying to gain votes through Botox?

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Mom-Dies-of-Swine-Flu-Days-After-Babys-Birth-69611252.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:48:23 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/Baby1sss.jpg
11 days after delivery, Martha Castillo passed away.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Swine-Flus-Worst-Enemy-69618512.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:24:10 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/sleep-freefall.jpg
When trying to prevent illness, nothing beats vitamin Z.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Dog_Flu_Concerns_Washington_DC.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:56:48 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/siberian_husky_eyes.JPG
A new virus is targeting dogs. So we have to ask: Do you get a flu vaccine for your pets?

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The H1N1 clinics in Fairfax will be open Nov. 10 and 12.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/H-1-N-1_and_the_effect_on_businesses_Washington_DC.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:26:50 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*84/89515347.jpg
The swine flu is having a major affect on how businesses handle sick days.

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At least D.C. leads the nation in something.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/Employee-Absences-Close-Catholic-School-69322917.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:53:57 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*68/school+empty+classroom.jpg
The latest area school to close because of flu isn't closing because sick students or even because of sick faculty and staff.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Sleep_With_an_Onion_to_Avoid_the_Flu__Washington_DC.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:56:51 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*80/onions760015.jpg
Swine flu concerns and Tamiflu and vaccine shortages have people looking for home remedies and alternative medicine to stay healthy.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Who-is-the-Mole-of-the-Mens-Room-68840417.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:35:55 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/hand_washing.jpg
Maryland is launching a new program to make sure medical workers wash their hands properly.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Lines_Up_to_There_for_Swine_Flu_Vaccine_Washington_DC.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:48:53 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/H1N1VACCINATIONPKG_640x480.jpg
Hundreds line up at Manassas mall to get a shot at the Swine Flu vaccine.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Migraine_Cure_As_Easy_As_Breathing_Washington_DC.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:30:50 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/110209+Migraine+Treatment.JPG
A new migraine medicine could make easing your headache as easy as breathing.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Outsourcing_Your_Womb_Washington_DC.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:16:48 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/reproductivetourism_640x480.jpg
Lately it seems like the United States is doing a lot of outsourcing to countries all over the world, everything from call centers to manufacturing jobs. But now there's a different type of...

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Supplies of the anti-viral Tamiflu are running low in its liquid form so pharmacies are being forced to get creative.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Don_t_Fear_the_H1N1_Vaccine_Washington_DC.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:04:52 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/SHERWOODWTOPH1N1EXPERTSPKGII_640x480.jpg
Experts listen to callers' concerns, calm their fears about the swine flu and its vaccine on WTOP.

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Fort Worth’s ambulance service is considering a plan to call taxis for non-serious flu patients.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Survey__Women_Don_t_Know_Risk_For_Breast_Cancer_Washington_DC.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:06:56 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/breastcancersurvey_640x480.jpg
According to a new survey, many women who have a high risk for breast cancer have no idea and could be missing out on valuable early detection and treatment.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/D_C__Clinic_offers_treatment__swine_flu_vaccine_Washington_DC.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:17:11 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/725536_T5PSHERWOODDCH1N1SHOTSPKG_640x480.jpg
Long lines around the region for the swine flu vaccine have frustrated many. Watch how one D.C. clinic is handling the distribution.

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Until this week only pregnant women and children under 3 were eligibile for the swine flu vaccine. Starting Tuesday, the county will allow children under 5 and parents who have infants under 6 months...

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Swine_Flu_Changes_the_Way_We_Live_Washington_DC.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:12:57 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/120*90/mask+and+swine+flu-640.jpg
Fears about swine flu are changing the way people shop, eat, socialize and more.

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Good news for the Maryland consumer: you'll be able to eat and spend more efficiently soon.

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