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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:01 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:25:54 GMT Health News http://www.centralmediaserver.com/ktvx/abc4logo.jpg /content/news/health/default.aspx 72 50 15 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Recalled-beef-leave-some-hospitalized/-sKJJrWbd0qnhbBAIjRAng.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Recalled-beef-leave-some-hospitalized/-sKJJrWbd0qnhbBAIjRAng.cspx?rss=837 WASHINGTON (AP) - At least 12 people, two of them suffering kidney failure, have been hospitalized in connection with a possible E. coli outbreak in beef suspected of having sickened... _health Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:37:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-expands-mercury-advisory-list-for-fish/GN1Z66ArwkycuQveaKtEkg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-expands-mercury-advisory-list-for-fish/GN1Z66ArwkycuQveaKtEkg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah is expanding its list of places where anglers should be careful about eating fish because of mercury. _health Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:59:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-health-centers-to-get-6-4M-in-stimulus-money/IGOjewfpMEKDtrqotzZ9Pw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-health-centers-to-get-6-4M-in-stimulus-money/IGOjewfpMEKDtrqotzZ9Pw.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah will receive more than $6.4 million in economic stimulus money for community health centers across the state. _health Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:10:13 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/One-swine-flu-case-proves-resistant-to-anti-viral/bD969g3AhUyMYaUM3UBuCw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/One-swine-flu-case-proves-resistant-to-anti-viral/bD969g3AhUyMYaUM3UBuCw.cspx?rss=837 ATLANTA (AP) - For the first time, a case of swine flu has proven resistant to Tamiflu - the leading pharmaceutical weapon against the new virus, international health officials said... _health Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Dont-Fry-Day-at-Salt-Lake-County-Swimming-Pools/bTxDp026pk2oTsHMvT47Ew.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Dont-Fry-Day-at-Salt-Lake-County-Swimming-Pools/bTxDp026pk2oTsHMvT47Ew.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE COUNTY,Utah (ABC 4 News) Friday was no "fry" day at Salt Lake County swimming pools. _health Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:25:05 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attacks-what-is-the/Nwz0ZhDfTk6TM9yFUinpIA.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attacks-what-is-the/Nwz0ZhDfTk6TM9yFUinpIA.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – Michael Jackson's death is putting cardiac arrest in the medical spotlight. It means the heart just stops and time is critical.. Help must... _health Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:59:56 GMT Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks: what is the difference? http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=92765@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Flip-flop-pain-reported-by-podiatrists/wzWt-qVShEmrzxZEKosxJw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Flip-flop-pain-reported-by-podiatrists/wzWt-qVShEmrzxZEKosxJw.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News)From heel to toe, flip-flops can cause painful problems. _health Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:53:57 GMT Flip-flop pain reported by podiatrists http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=92764@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/West-Nile-virus-detected-in-Utah-County/_KrL45WvqEy2w9T2dzfiNw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/West-Nile-virus-detected-in-Utah-County/_KrL45WvqEy2w9T2dzfiNw.cspx?rss=837 PROVO, Utah (ABC 4 News) - The Utah County Health Department announced on Friday that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitos in the county. _health Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:08:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Teen-forced-into-chemo-treatment/GJ-LG02kF0qyO5-mAUuLiw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Teen-forced-into-chemo-treatment/GJ-LG02kF0qyO5-mAUuLiw.cspx?rss=837 NEW ULM, Minnesota - The Minnesota teenager who disappeared with his mom in an effort to avoid chemotherapy, had his first treatment Wednesday. _health Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:47:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/E-coli-found-in-Eureka-drinking-water/iJmQ5BB4OUCX5cmPGHmDIQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/E-coli-found-in-Eureka-drinking-water/iJmQ5BB4OUCX5cmPGHmDIQ.cspx?rss=837 EUREKA, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Health officials in Juab County have discovered E.coli in the Eureka city drinking water. _health Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:39:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-swine-flu-death-toll-rises-to-10/mc4dtcKIu0Gtvh1E1-sd7g.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-swine-flu-death-toll-rises-to-10/mc4dtcKIu0Gtvh1E1-sd7g.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The Utah Department of Health reported on Wednesday that 210 Utahns have been hospitalized due to illnesses associated with the H1N1 (swine flu)... _health Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:43:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Experts-warn-against-rattlesnake-dangers/0_03VtBBdkWTMSnvufnGyA.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Experts-warn-against-rattlesnake-dangers/0_03VtBBdkWTMSnvufnGyA.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 NEWS) - They are creepy and slithery and just one bite can be fatal. Rattlesnakes are out of hibernation and making themselves known to... _health Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:15:40 GMT Experts warn against rattlesnake dangers http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=92741@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/UPDATE-Swine-flu-tests-negative-Utah-State-Prison/bMtvFVSOQ0qD0f7Np_2Ocg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/UPDATE-Swine-flu-tests-negative-Utah-State-Prison/bMtvFVSOQ0qD0f7Np_2Ocg.cspx?rss=837 DRAPER, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Tests for several Utah State Prison inmates suspected of having the H1N1 virus have returned negative results. _health Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:01:45 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Obamas-health-care-plan-met-with-harsh-criticism/U28BaezPXk-7cqCMGM3UhQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Obamas-health-care-plan-met-with-harsh-criticism/U28BaezPXk-7cqCMGM3UhQ.cspx?rss=837 President Obama's plan to overhaul the nation's health care system is being met with harsh criticism, and not all of it from congressional republicans. _health Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:18:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Nestle-recalls-cookie-dough-over-E-coli-concerns/5hn2HGJWy0uWOMPO8nm-6A.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Nestle-recalls-cookie-dough-over-E-coli-concerns/5hn2HGJWy0uWOMPO8nm-6A.cspx?rss=837 NEW YORK (AP) - Nestle USA on Friday voluntarily recalled its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after a number of illnesses were reported by those who ate the dough... _health Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:31:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-scaling-back-on-swine-flu-death-reports/HTUlPAmtlUapYEKzk8XT-g.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-scaling-back-on-swine-flu-death-reports/HTUlPAmtlUapYEKzk8XT-g.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Health officials say they will no longer provide a daily tally of deaths associated with the swine flu in Utah. _health Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:57:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-sex-ed-proposal-would-offer-2-class-options/66N4vBmv9kKompKijaeWzg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-sex-ed-proposal-would-offer-2-class-options/66N4vBmv9kKompKijaeWzg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A proposal presented to lawmakers would give parents the choice between two sex education classes for their children. _health Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:31:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Shurtleff-Drug-rules-prohibit-reasonable-disposal/oxC5jDJ0g06Vi3cezheekw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Shurtleff-Drug-rules-prohibit-reasonable-disposal/oxC5jDJ0g06Vi3cezheekw.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff is telling Congress that federal regulations prohibit the commonsense disposal of prescription drugs, leading to an excess supply of medicine... _health Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:49:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/SALT-LAKE-CITY-ABC-4-News-We-told-you-on-Tuesd/yPBB5YC3vk-WZ4Qr-FabyA.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/SALT-LAKE-CITY-ABC-4-News-We-told-you-on-Tuesd/yPBB5YC3vk-WZ4Qr-FabyA.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The swine flu is spreading quickly and often in Utah. It's also spreading in doctor's offices, and leaving a lot of questions for... _health Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:28:00 GMT H1N1 swine flu causing doctor office rush http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=92634@ktvx.dayport.com&navCatId=8 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Two-more-Utah-swine-flu-deaths-reported/k2nDMNsFTUOMq23D2tUPUg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Two-more-Utah-swine-flu-deaths-reported/k2nDMNsFTUOMq23D2tUPUg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Utah Department of Health is reporting two more swine-flu related deaths, bringing the total in the state to eight. _health Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:59:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Dangerous-levels-of-mercury-found-in-some-Utah/z1C6iSsNnE65v3IYE3sbqQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Dangerous-levels-of-mercury-found-in-some-Utah/z1C6iSsNnE65v3IYE3sbqQ.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) The health department today issued an advisory for specific fish caught from the fourteen bodies of water where testing has turned up mercury in... _health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:23:31 GMT Dangerous levels of mercury found in some Utah fish http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=92617@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Health-experts-offer-more-information-on-swine-flu/FLHfaqINDU2Mru_J8o4B1g.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Health-experts-offer-more-information-on-swine-flu/FLHfaqINDU2Mru_J8o4B1g.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Salt Lake Valley Health officials offered more information on H1N1 swine flu on Tuesday, following reports of a sixth death in Salt Lake... _health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:34:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Obesity-surgery-may-thin-bones/bJH1jTUO7kyZRCPodHVNdw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Obesity-surgery-may-thin-bones/bJH1jTUO7kyZRCPodHVNdw.cspx?rss=837 WASHINGTON (ABC 4) - It isn't just the thighs that shrink after obesity surgery. Melting fat somehow thins bones, too. _health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Doctor-bikes-coast-to-coast-for-liver-transplant/w3gWCHR3fk20tpmdB8EfwQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Doctor-bikes-coast-to-coast-for-liver-transplant/w3gWCHR3fk20tpmdB8EfwQ.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - It was quite the irony as a Salt Lake liver doctor recently received a liver transplant, and now, he'll spread awareness of the... _health Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:24:34 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Anti-smoking-initiatives-FDA-to-regulate-tobacco/1mpXkun6HUyQOhfvXqSxqQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Anti-smoking-initiatives-FDA-to-regulate-tobacco/1mpXkun6HUyQOhfvXqSxqQ.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The war on cigarettes and smoking is getting some strong ammunition. It's the biggest reform of smoking laws in 45 years and it's... _health Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:19:41 GMT Anti-smoking initiatives: FDA to regulate tobacco http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=92579@ktvx.dayport.com