Monday, May 20 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:51:03 GMT
A local nurse practitioner in Richland is using a new method of therapy when it comes to treating his patients. This method however, has four legs and a tail.More >>
A local nurse practitioner in Richland is using a new method of therapy when it comes to treating his patients. This method however, has four legs and a tail.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:07:09 GMT
An autistic teen who can't speak, wrote a book about what its like to be autistic, and is opening eyes about what kids with Autism are thinking, feeling, and capable of.More >>
An autistic teen who can't speak, wrote a book about what its like to be autistic. It is opening eyes about what kids with Autism are thinking, feeling, and capable of.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-05-16 05:46:03 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash. - One Richland family is working to raise awareness about an inherited intellectual disability after finding out the syndrome hits close to home.More >>
RICHLAND, Wash. - One Richland family is working to raise awareness about an inherited intellectual disability after finding out the syndrome hits close to home.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:46:26 GMT
There is a new cutting edge non-invasive test that allows you to determine if you are having a boy or girl as early as 10 weeks into your pregnancy.More >>
There is a new cutting edge non-invasive test that allows you to determine if you are having a boy or girl as early as 10 weeks into your pregnancy. More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:42:33 GMT
OREGON- Oregon has the highest rate of non-medical immunization exemptions for kindergartners in the country, and some lawmakers would like to see the number fall. More >>
OREGON- Oregon has the highest rate of non-medical immunization exemptions for kindergartners in the country, and some lawmakers would like to see the number fall. More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-05-10 18:57:27 GMT
Warnings about dangerous c-diff infections have been around for years... But now there's a new, even deadlier super bug that's nearly impossible to treat.More >>
Warnings about dangerous c-diff infections have been around for years... But now there's a new, even deadlier super bug that's nearly impossible to treat.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:54:10 GMT
They're buying them from friends who are prescribed these drugs to treat attention deficit disorders, but the drugs have side effects and when abused can be deadly.More >>
They're buying them from friends who are prescribed these drugs to treat attention deficit disorders, but the drugs have side effects and when abused can be deadly.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:47:16 GMT
NBCRightNow.com - The Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day last Saturday was a success. Pacific northwest residents turned in over 16 tons of drugs, two more tons than the previous year.More >>
NBCRightNow.com - The Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day last Saturday was a success. Pacific northwest residents turned in over 16 tons of drugs, two more tons than the previous year.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-02 01:27:07 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash. - Happy National Bike Month! Even more reason to celebrate, Washington is ranked the number one bike friendly state in the nation.More >>
RICHLAND, Wash. - Happy National Bike Month! Even more reason to celebrate, Washington is ranked the number one bike friendly state in the nation.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:56:19 GMT
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.More >>
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-05-01 01:14:23 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash.-- Getting braces at a local orthodontist office will do more than just straighten your teeth. You can also help raise money for local schools.More >>
RICHLAND, Wash.-- Getting braces at a local orthodontist office will do more than just straighten your teeth. You can also help raise money for local schools.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:58:36 GMT
In an already caffeinated culture of coffee shops and energy drinks, the FDA is concerned that more and more foods are offering similar caffeine jolts. More >>
In an already caffeinated culture of coffee shops and energy drinks, the FDA is concerned that more and more foods are offering similar caffeine jolts. More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:01:50 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:34:59 GMT
The State Health Department says only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance abuse in Washington state are currently getting the help they need.More >>
The State Health Department says only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance abuse in Washington state are currently getting the help they need.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:01:44 GMT
It is that time of year when we're desperate to shake off the winter blahs and bask in sunshine. While a little sun can do wonders for mood, too much can be dangerous for your skin.More >>
It is that time of year when we're desperate to shake off the winter blahs and bask in sunshine. While a little sun can do wonders for mood, too much can be dangerous for your skin.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-04-08 22:28:09 GMT
It's something many of us don't know when we head to the grocery store, but there are foods we eat that contain ingredients banned in other countries.More >>
It's something many of us don't know when we head to the grocery store, but there are foods we eat that contain ingredients banned in other countries.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-04-04 21:12:16 GMT
Every day, our feet take a pounding and Podiatrist Vernon Garber says your whole foot is susceptible to conditions that can stop you in your tracks.More >>
Every day, our feet take a pounding and Podiatrist Vernon Garber says your whole foot is susceptible to conditions that can stop you in your tracks.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-04-03 23:13:22 GMT
Colon Cancer screenings are increasingly saving lives, and new surgical techniques are revolutionizing treatment, helping stop the cancer in its tracks with a nearly 100 percent cure rate.More >>
Colon Cancer screenings are increasingly saving lives, and new surgical techniques are revolutionizing treatment, helping stop the cancer in its tracks with a nearly 100 percent cure rate.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:01:17 GMT
For years allergy sufferers have endured weekly rounds of immunotherapy shots, now researchers are investigating a different way to deliver the same medication, with under-the-tongue drops.More >>
For years allergy sufferers have endured weekly rounds of immunotherapy shots, now researchers are investigating a different way to deliver the same medication, with under-the-tongue drops.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-03-26 21:06:27 GMT
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A study by the Society of Actuaries estimates new federal health care law could raise medical claims costs in the state by an average of 13.7 percent per person.More >>
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A study by the Society of Actuaries estimates new federal health care law could raise medical claims costs in the state by an average of 13.7 percent per person.More >>
Monday, March 25 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-03-25 22:39:20 GMT
Kennewick General Hospital will start the Tri-Cities area's first medical residency programs with the first medical residents arriving this summer.More >>
Kennewick General Hospital will start the Tri-Cities area's first medical residency programs with the first medical residents arriving this summer.More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-03-22 00:48:53 GMT
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Obesity keeps turning up as one of the top issues in Benton and Franklin Counties and a large percentage of fast food eateries could have something to do with that. More >>
Obesity keeps turning up as one of the top issues in Benton and Franklin Counties and a large percentage of fast food eateries could have something to do with that.More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-03-21 22:23:27 GMT
New research finds that burst of energy you get from an energy drink comes with potentially dangerous health problems, especially for teens and young adults.More >>
New research finds that burst of energy you get from an energy drink comes with potentially dangerous health problems, especially for teens and young adults.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-03-21 01:20:45 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash. - Giving blood just got a little easier in the Tri-Cities. More >>
Giving blood just got a little easier in the Tri-Cities. The Red Cross Donor Center in Richland is now open five days a week for blood donations instead of just three.More >>
Monday, March 18 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-03-18 21:47:49 GMT
There is a new twist on what used to be a mainstay of family medicine, the house call as more and more doctors are checking in with their patients through text messaging.More >>
There is a new twist on what used to be a mainstay of family medicine, the house call as more and more doctors are checking in with their patients through text messaging. More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-03-12 23:56:54 GMT
If you have heartburn most doctors will prescribe medicine to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, but now doctors are finding that one half of reflux sufferers don't get relief.More >>
If you have heartburn most doctors will prescribe medicine to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach, but now doctors are finding that one half of reflux sufferers don't get relief.More >>
Monday, March 11 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-03-11 18:02:37 GMT
It's easy to imagine how blinding blows to the head can lead to severe brain injury, but new research suggests that even minor hits may, over time, lead to long-term problems.More >>
It's easy to imagine how blinding blows to the head can lead to severe brain injury, but new research suggests that even minor hits may, over time, lead to long-term problems.More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 2:19 PM EST2013-03-06 19:19:18 GMT
A new study found that young children who saw movies or television shows containing violent scenes became more aggressive than those who didn't.More >>
A new study found that young children who saw movies or television shows containing violent scenes became more aggressive than those who didn't.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 5:13 PM EST2013-02-26 22:13:15 GMT
More than half of women in their 60s take calcium and Vitamin D to boost their bone health and prevent fractures, but now the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says the practice might do nothing.More >>
More than half of women in their 60s take calcium and Vitamin D to boost their bone health and prevent fractures, but now the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says the practice might do nothing. More >>
Monday, February 25 2013 2:00 PM EST2013-02-25 19:00:12 GMT
Doctors say they are seeing allergy problems come earlier this year with Spring like weather causing trees and flowers to bloom ahead of schedule.More >>
Doctors say they are seeing allergy problems come earlier this year with Spring like weather causing trees and flowers to bloom ahead of schedule.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 1:11 PM EST2013-02-19 18:11:10 GMT
Upwards of 500 Americans die every day from preventable medical errors and one family's tragedy has motivated them to prevent it from happening in the future.More >>
Upwards of 500 Americans die every day from preventable medical errors and one family's tragedy has motivated them to prevent it from happening in the future.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 4:50 PM EST2013-02-14 21:50:36 GMT
Hospitals are constantly fighting a battle against germs that make patients sicker. For years the weapons of choice have been bleach, soap and water, but now hospitals are using something new.UltravioletMore >>
Hospitals are constantly fighting a battle against germs that make patients sicker. For years the weapons of choice have been bleach, soap and water, but now hospitals are using something new.UltravioletMore >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 6:27 PM EST2013-02-12 23:27:27 GMT
Researchers in Norway have found that women who took folic acid supplements before they got pregnant and during the first trimester lowered their babies' risk of developing autism by 40-percent.More >>
Researchers in Norway have found that women who took folic acid supplements before they got pregnant and during the first trimester lowered their babies' risk of developing autism by 40-percent.More >>
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of U.S. babies born to teen mothers dropped to record lows in 2011, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.More >>
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of U.S. babies born to teen mothers dropped to record lows in 2011, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 5:46 PM EST2013-02-07 22:46:17 GMT
Doctors and a team of college video game designers have collaborated on a new video game they hope will alleviate children's fears about getting a flu shot.More >>
Doctors and a team of college video game designers have collaborated on a new video game they hope will alleviate children's fears about getting a flu shot.More >>
Monday, February 4 2013 4:55 PM EST2013-02-04 21:55:03 GMT
But new research from Harvard University shows that if you're trying to fit in your skinny jeans, when you eat may be just as important as what you eat.More >>
But new research from Harvard University shows that if you're trying to fit in your skinny jeans, when you eat may be just as important as what you eat.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 3:58 PM EST2013-01-31 20:58:49 GMT
NBCRightNow.com - The State Department of Health says seven cases of hedgehog-related salmonella have been reported in Washington, including one fatal case in Spokane county.More >>
NBCRightNow.com - The State Department of Health says seven cases of hedgehog-related salmonella have been reported in Washington, including one fatal case in Spokane county.More >>
Health experts agree that you may gain health benefits from even a small weight loss if: You are considered obese based on your body mass index (BMI) (see BMI chart below). You are considered overweightMore >>
Just a few extra cups of coffee each month might help prevent the development of an autoimmune liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a new study suggests.More >>
Just a few extra cups of coffee each month might help prevent the development of an autoimmune liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a new study suggests.More >>
People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.More >>
People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.More >>
Public funding of assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, broadens the range of couples who seek treatment for infertility by attracting a more diverse population.More >>
Public funding of assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, broadens the range of couples who seek treatment for infertility by attracting a more diverse population.More >>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is asking manufacturers of sleep medications containing zolpidem -- including Ambien -- to lower the recommended doses.More >>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is asking manufacturers of sleep medications containing zolpidem -- including Ambien -- to lower the recommended doses.More >>
If you've got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.More >>
If you've got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.More >>
As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.More >>
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.More >>
If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you're not alone: A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth.More >>
If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you're not alone: A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth.More >>
Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk.More >>
Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk.More >>
