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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:01 GMT Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:52:18 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/Churches-concerned-about-healthcare-bill/P4_ihBFxjUum0AVyTfzSXA.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Churches-concerned-about-healthcare-bill/P4_ihBFxjUum0AVyTfzSXA.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) – Churches are weighing in on the political fight over Health Care. _health Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:18:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Read-the-health-care-reform-bill-of-2010/bh_R5S9dikaUJ2B2mX8sgg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Read-the-health-care-reform-bill-of-2010/bh_R5S9dikaUJ2B2mX8sgg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The amendments and legislation before the U.S. Congress is available online. _health Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:46:17 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/New-way-to-fight-infection-found-by-U-of-U/XdFRyZUsXkeg_vjCYA8BWQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/New-way-to-fight-infection-found-by-U-of-U/XdFRyZUsXkeg_vjCYA8BWQ.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) University of Utah researchers find a protein that helps the body fight infection with fewer side effects. _health Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:28:52 GMT New way to fight infection found by U of U researchers http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=96778@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-doctors-weigh-in-on-health-care-debate/cO8XkjW0tkyHRBNnE2zPYg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-doctors-weigh-in-on-health-care-debate/cO8XkjW0tkyHRBNnE2zPYg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - A group of Utah health care providers has teamed up to support federal reform plans, while other doctors say Obama's plan won't work. _health Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:56:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Incense-being-used-as-drug-despite-danger/3Jt5tdrurkKuIX_gi9Copg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Incense-being-used-as-drug-despite-danger/3Jt5tdrurkKuIX_gi9Copg.cspx?rss=837 LOGAN, Utah (AP) - Cache County health officials say at least six people have been treated in the emergency room for stomach pain after smoking incense that's being used as... _health Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:20:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Leavitt-on-healthcare-reform-We-have-to-solve-this/h_PhJsBRdUupp8pCOgARXQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Leavitt-on-healthcare-reform-We-have-to-solve-this/h_PhJsBRdUupp8pCOgARXQ.cspx?rss=837 OREM, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Former Utah governor Michael Leavitt says while the healthcare debate continues, economic trouble could be ahead for the United States. _health Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:09:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Doctor-Mesothelioma-that-killed-Olsen-tough-to/TWSVdL2PE0mxz2KTzOOzYg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Doctor-Mesothelioma-that-killed-Olsen-tough-to/TWSVdL2PE0mxz2KTzOOzYg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Merlin Olsen passed away Wednesday from mesothelioma, but a doctor has given tips on how to fight the lung disease that took the... _health Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:30:00 GMT Doctor: Mesothelioma that killed Olsen tough to beat http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=96695@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Study-shows-moderate-drinking-could-curb-weight/PCJR1zyDz0SgZD1BAnX0AQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Study-shows-moderate-drinking-could-curb-weight/PCJR1zyDz0SgZD1BAnX0AQ.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) New research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows middle aged women who drink alcohol in moderation have an easier time staying thin. _health Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:52:14 GMT Study shows moderate drinking could curb weight gain http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=96637@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Hill-Air-Force-base-dealing-with-rash-of-suicides/vCVPjmR-MkGd9Xvy9hanMA.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Hill-Air-Force-base-dealing-with-rash-of-suicides/vCVPjmR-MkGd9Xvy9hanMA.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah's Hill Air Force Base says it has hired a psychologist and others to deal with a rash of suicides, mostly among civilians complaining of... _health Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:02:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-House-passes-revamped-abortion-bill/P3LmPjLWZEeyb9uSlW_1jg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-House-passes-revamped-abortion-bill/P3LmPjLWZEeyb9uSlW_1jg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Utah House has approved a revamped bill on abortions after Gov. Gary Herbert raised concerns. _health Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:50:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-Senate-passes-cigarette-tax-increase/M0FFTJrcC0CnaqR26GcU5Q.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-Senate-passes-cigarette-tax-increase/M0FFTJrcC0CnaqR26GcU5Q.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The Utah Senate passed a $1.00 per pack cigarette tax increase on Thursday. _health Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:15:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Silver-anniversary-for-the-Utah-Cardiac-Program/ZZc8knyuwUqjkh2t_-ecPw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Silver-anniversary-for-the-Utah-Cardiac-Program/ZZc8knyuwUqjkh2t_-ecPw.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - For 25 years, four Utah hospitals have worked together to save 1,000 lives through heart transplants. _health Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:19:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Herbert-requests-altered-abortion-bill/5hV_oje3x0unHE_WzlCTYg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Herbert-requests-altered-abortion-bill/5hV_oje3x0unHE_WzlCTYg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah Gov. Gary Herbert wants a new version of a bill passed by lawmakers that some fear could result in criminal homicide investigations of women... _health Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:56:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/North-Logan-installs-prescription-drug-drop-box/j-1LfC4AE020ebvn7_GthA.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/North-Logan-installs-prescription-drug-drop-box/j-1LfC4AE020ebvn7_GthA.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Residents in North Logan now have a place to safely dispose of their unused or expired prescription drugs. _health Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:08:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Preparing-for-Utah-s-big-one-Earthquake-expert/WqNRJR4SMESZeZJwAmRurw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Preparing-for-Utah-s-big-one-Earthquake-expert/WqNRJR4SMESZeZJwAmRurw.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Experts say it's not a matter of "if," but "when" a big earthquake happens in Utah. Captain Clint Smith with Unified Fire has... _health Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:32:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Prenatal-massage-can-be-dangerous-in-untrained/zD5lwoShM0q5RD9hFwd_cg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Prenatal-massage-can-be-dangerous-in-untrained/zD5lwoShM0q5RD9hFwd_cg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) Studies show women who receive regular massage during pregnancy have lower rates of pain and complications, but experts warn massage performed by untrained therapists... _health Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:17:00 GMT Prenatal massage can be dangerous in untrained hands http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=96503@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-Senate-defeats-bill-banning-teen-cell-phone/jJYHmfwqnUWl0x1hG3pVgw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-Senate-defeats-bill-banning-teen-cell-phone/jJYHmfwqnUWl0x1hG3pVgw.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A bill that would have prohibited anyone younger than 18 from using a cell phone while driving has been defeated in the Utah Senate, despite... _health Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:58:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/28th-Utah-swine-flu-death-reported/jDSs6S4GhUm9tD1AVXN8vw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/28th-Utah-swine-flu-death-reported/jDSs6S4GhUm9tD1AVXN8vw.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah health officials are reporting one new swine flu-related death in the state. _health Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:01:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Bill-would-ban-smoking-in-car-with-kids-under-8/X1f2ac3B80qYEnYFlndB6g.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Bill-would-ban-smoking-in-car-with-kids-under-8/X1f2ac3B80qYEnYFlndB6g.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Utah House has passed a bill that would prevent adults from smoking while driving with children younger than 8. _health Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:43:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-gets-a-D-for-dental-work-for-kids/2FGHVFDEukurEH8TghmvkQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-gets-a-D-for-dental-work-for-kids/2FGHVFDEukurEH8TghmvkQ.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Utah gets a "D" grade when it comes to kids' teeth. _health Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:20:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Can-a-DNA-test-tell-if-your-child-has-athletic/cweq1tdbxkmniiP866e5ag.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Can-a-DNA-test-tell-if-your-child-has-athletic/cweq1tdbxkmniiP866e5ag.cspx?rss=837 BOUNTIFUL, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Parents are looking to give their kids every edge. ABC4 takes action to show you a DNA test to determine your child's sporting abilities. _health Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:40:00 GMT Can a DNA test tell if your child has athletic abilities? http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=96391@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Murray-clinic-offers-relief-for-epilepsy-patients/o-u2CVITB0erApqafASpAw.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Murray-clinic-offers-relief-for-epilepsy-patients/o-u2CVITB0erApqafASpAw.cspx?rss=837 Murray, UTAH (ABC 4 NEWS) - A new clinic in Murray is offering hope for people with epilepsy. _health Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:07:00 GMT Murray clinic offers relief for epilepsy patients http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=96372@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Pediatricians-call-for-new-warnings-on-some/eV396FPDt0mZweIDAdU0wg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Pediatricians-call-for-new-warnings-on-some/eV396FPDt0mZweIDAdU0wg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Pediatricians are calling for new warnings on some common snacks... to alert parents to choking dangers. _health Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:39:10 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-RSV-cases-on-the-rise/7S1fhCc2tka47g_2FtveVQ.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Utah-RSV-cases-on-the-rise/7S1fhCc2tka47g_2FtveVQ.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - RSV is back and some doctors say more and more infants are ending up in the hospital because of it. RSV, or respiratory... _health Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:36:00 GMT Utah RSV cases on the rise http://www.abc4.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=96373@ktvx.dayport.com http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Mammograms-decrease-in-Utah/Le2MX73B_0eQUHNmF3HnLg.cspx?rss=837 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/health/story/Mammograms-decrease-in-Utah/Le2MX73B_0eQUHNmF3HnLg.cspx?rss=837 SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The number of mammograms being given at Utah hospitals has gone down. _health Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:51:00 GMT