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On the air since1991, the West Virginia Health Report features a different health topic each week. You can watch the WV Health Report, Monday evenings, on four television station across the state.
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Food Borne Illness 6/22/09 Summertime is prime time for picnics and barbeques. But it's no fun at all if the food goes bad. Dr. Rolly Sullivan takes a look at food borne illness. |
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Cyberchondria 6/15/09 A recent study by Microsoft indicates a growing number of people are leaping to dire conclusions while researching health matters online. Health report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how to avoid becoming a cyberchondriac. |
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Impella Heart Pump 6/8/09 A new tiny mechanical heart pump is now available that can save lives by bringing heart treatment to those who couldn't have it before. It's called the Impella Heart Assist Device and Dr.John Phillips explains how this tiny heart pump is revolutionizing heart care. |
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Heart Attack 'Door to Balloon' Times 6/1/09 When you're having a heart attack, how quickly you receive treatment can mean the difference between life and death. Dr. John Phillips explains the importance of hospital 'door to balloon times' --- the critical time from when you hit the hospital door, to when you receive life saving treatment. |
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Workman's Comp Changes 5/25/09 The West Virginia Workers Compensation system has gone through some changes in the past year or so. And that's caused some confusion for workers and health care providers. Dr. John Phillips explains the changes. |
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Acetaminophen Overdose 5/18/09 With more than 200 over the counter and prescription products containing acetaminophen—you could be overdosing on this common pain reliever and not even know it. Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how to avoid a possibly deadly acetaminophen overdose. |
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Drug Abuse Quit Line 5/11/09 West Virginia leads the nation in prescription drug overdose deaths. There is help to break the addiction - a state wide hot line to help addicts get clean. |
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Vitamin Overdose 5/4/09 If you're taking vitamins to supplement your diet - you might be surprised to learn that too many vitamins can trigger a dangerous overdose. |
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Work Place Drug Testing 4/27/09 In today's economy, if you're applying for a job, more industries are asking you to pass a drug screening before you are hired. In this week's West Virginia Health report Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains what to expect if you're asked to take a workplace drug test. |
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Pneumococcal Meningitis 4/20/09 "We hear a lot about Meningitis in young people, but the elderly are susceptible too. Dr. Bob Keefover explains how seniors can prevent Pneumococcal Meningitis with the Pneumococcal vaccine." |
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Bacterial Meningitis 4/13/09 With two cases of bacterial meningitis reported over the last month at a West Virginia High School and at WVU, There is concern over this sometimes fatal disease. Dr. Bob Keefover explains how to tell if you have Meningitis and how to prevent it. |
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Mixing Medications 4/06/09 68 percent of older adults are using some combination of prescription drugs, over the counter medications, and supplements. Mixing medications raises the chance of an adverse drug interaction that can cause serious health problems. |
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Bisphenol A Update 3/30/09 The top six makers of baby bottles have recently agreed to stop using the chemical bisphenol a or BPA in their bottles. Some studies have shown a possible link between BPA And a higher rate of diabetes, heart disease, and liver problems. |
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Dexa Scans 3/23/09 You may not feel your bones getting weaker as you age, but if you have osteoporosis, that's what's happening. That can lead to fractures and disability. But Dr. Bob Keefover explains there are things you can do to protect your bones. |
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Factor V Leiden 3/16/09 There's a blood clotting disorder that could be fatal, if it's undetected. It's called factor five leiden (lie-den). In this week's West Virginia health report, Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how to tell if you have this clotting condition. |
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Exercise and Arthritis 3/9/09 One in three West Virginians has arthritis, that’s the highest arthritis rate in the country. But as Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains, researchers are finding that exercise may help the aches and pains of osteoarthritis. |
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Continuous Glucose Monitors 3/2/09 A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control revealed that West Virginia has the highest diabetes rate in the country. Dr. Bob Keefover explains the latest device in monitoring blood sugar levels—the continuous glucose monitor. |
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Sleep and Heart Disease 2/23/09 New research has found that skimping on sleep is bad for your heart. Getting too little or even too much sleep can affect your heart health. |
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Breast MRI 2/16/09 For women at high risk for breast cancer, there's another tool in the arsenal on detecting the deadly disease: Breast MRI. |
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Medicine Cabinet Clean 2/9/09 You probably clean out your refrigerator on a regular basis, but when was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains what to keep and what to throw away. |
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Digital Mammography 2/2/09 Breast cancer detection has taken a leap forward thanks to new advances in digital technology. |
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Snus 1/26/09 Morgantown is a test market for a new kind of smokeless tobacco called SNUS (snoose). As Dr. Bob Keefover reports - it's the subject of a West Virginia University Research study. |
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CO Poisoning Part 2 1/19/09 We're all trying to keep warm during these cold winter months. But modern conveniences that protect us from the winter chill can also be deadly if used improperly. January is the leading month for death by carbon monoxide poisoning. Dr. Rolly Sullivan explains how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. |
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CO Poisoning 1/12/09 January is the leading month for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. It's an odorless, colorless gas that could be leaking inside your home. |
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Whole Grains 1/5/09 Whole grains are good for you, yet only 10 percent of americans eat the recommended three servings a day. Why? One reason might be that it's often hard to tell which foods are whole grain. |