KLKN - Health

Half of people with hepatitis C don't complete needed tests

Wed, 8 May 2013 09:45:00 EDT

Only about half of Americans who are infected with hepatitis C undergo follow-up testing to determine if they are still infected, federal officials reported Tuesday.

Many Americans skipping meds to save money

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

Cash-strapped Americans often skip doses of pricey prescription drugs or take less than was prescribed by their doctor, new research shows.

Cancer patients may be unintended victims of budget cuts

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:56:00 EDT

Thousands of Medicare cancer patients are being denied treatment at clinics nationwide because of federal budget cuts related to the so-called sequester, according to a published report.

Robotic surgery for hysterectomy often not best option

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Despite claims to the contrary in "widespread marketing and advertising," expensive robotic surgery for hysterectomy is neither the only nor the best minimally invasive approach for the operation.

Feds take lead on health insurance exchanges

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 14:23:00 EST

More than half the states in the nation have decided against creating on their own one of the most complex yet vital parts of the massive 2010 health reform law, which was championed by President Barack Obama.

Cost of diabetes care in U.S. keeps climbing

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:09:00 EST

The total cost of diabetes in the United States jumped from $174 billion in 2007 to $245 billion in 2012, a new report shows.

Asian-inspired chicken & vegetable soup

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:28:00 EST

Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.

Chicken mango spinach salad

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:29:00 EDT

Recipe from Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.

Broccoli mandarin orange salad

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:46:00 EDT

Colorful and full of crunch, this salad will please even the non-veggie people.

Cooked Pumpkin

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:20:00 EDT

Here's a great, basic guide to preparing pumpkin for use in any recipe (like those below!) calling for canned pureed pumpkin.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Thu, 9 Feb 2006 17:07:00 EST

Provided by Heather Bauer, a Registered Dietician (RD) specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.

Low-fat Ingredient Substitutions

Fri, 9 Jan 2004 14:57:00 EST

Substituting a few siple ingredients in your recipes will go a long way to making them - and you - significantly more healthy!

Tips for Healthy Cooking

Fri, 9 Jan 2004 17:01:00 EST

Learn to prepare healthy and eat nutritious meals by following these simply guidelines.
- Daily Variety of Fruits and Vegetables
- Daily Variety of Grains
- Keep Saturated Fats and Cholesterol Low
- Lower Your Salt Intake

Tips on Healthy Eating

Tue, 30 Dec 2003 13:51:00 EST

Follow these simply tips and be on your way to a healthier you!

Easy carrot & chayote squash soup

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:12:00 EST

Serves 4 - 1 chayote squash, cut into ½-inch cubes and brushed lightly with olive oil* - 1 16-oz. package of frozen carrot coins - 1 teaspoon (2 cloves) garlic, minced - 1 16-oz. can low-sodium

Fruit 'n juice breakfast shake

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:06:00 EST

Recipe from Dole Food Company.

Diet soda habit as bad for teeth as meth addiction

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

U.S. teen birth rate plummets

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.

Too few kids use fast-food calorie info

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.

American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of progress

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:20:00 EDT

The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.

Simple steps can protect pets in weather disasters

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.

More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.

Americans still making unhealthy choices

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.

Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT

The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.

Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:29:00 EDT

When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study.

Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:25:00 EDT

Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.

Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.

Fast food hasn't gotten much healthier

Thu, 9 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT

Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.

Younger men biggest consumers of added sugars

Wed, 1 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report.

Doctors feel less connected to obese patients

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:53:00 EDT

Obese people who think health care workers aren't as sympathetic to them as they should be may be right.

Most Americans oppose soda, candy taxes

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline.

Tackling diet, exercise together produces best results

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

If you're trying to get healthy, tackling both diet and exercise is better than trying to improve one lifestyle habit at a time, new research suggests.

Laser liposuction may zap fat without skin sag

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:24:00 EDT

Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin.

Study locates more obesity genes

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:58:00 EDT

New gene locations linked to obesity have been pinpointed in a large study by an international team of researchers.

Cutting out mealtime distractions may help manage weight

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:07:00 EDT

Too much multitasking could make you overeat, a new study suggests. So if you're finding it hard to reach or maintain your ideal weight, slowing down and savoring your meal might help.

How Can I Watch Live Well Network?

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:37:00 EDT

Live Well Network is available over the air on digital channel 8.2, and on cable channels. Click for more information

Live Well Network Shows

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:45:00 EST

Learn more about the Live Well Network programs and their hosts.

Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.

Managing seasonal allergies

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT

Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT

New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.

Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT

Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.

Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT

The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.

Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:03:00 EDT

Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.