Thursday, May 23 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:55:40 GMT
What are you eating during your pregnancy? It could have a direct affect on your child's IQ, according to researchers.British researchers followed more than 14,000 expectant moms and found that most moms
What are you eating during your pregnancy? It could have a direct affect on your child's IQ, according to researchers.British researchers followed more than 14,000 expectant moms and found that most moms
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:02 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:02:43 GMT
New Directions for Over 55 was established in 1988 by St. Dominic Health Services Inc. as a way to provide ongoing opportunities for a growing mature adult population in an effort to touch lives in meaningful
New Directions for Over 55 was established in 1988 by St. Dominic Health Services Inc. as a way to provide ongoing opportunities for a growing mature adult population in an effort to touch lives in meaningful
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:01:28 GMT
If a person crumpled to the ground near you, would you know what to do? If you had to save the life of a loved one, would you know how? On May 22, American Medical Response (AMR) operations across the
If a person crumpled to the ground near you, would you know what to do? If you had to save the life of a loved one, would you know how? On May 22, American Medical Response (AMR) operations across the
Monday, May 20 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:01:34 GMT
The purified components of ginger may help asthma patients breathe easier.Researchers from Columbia University found the spicy root can enhance the airway-relaxing effects of most asthma medications.
The purified components of ginger may help asthma patients breathe easier.Researchers from Columbia University found the spicy root can enhance the airway-relaxing effects of most asthma medications.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:59:54 GMT
Boys diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be monitored for long-term risk of obesity, according to new research in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers at New York University
Boys diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be monitored for long-term risk of obesity, according to new research in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers at New York University
Monday, May 20 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:49:47 GMT
Wearing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask at night could help people who are pre-diabetic, according to studies.Researchers have determined that the mask keeps the airway open and prevents
Wearing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask at night could help people who are pre-diabetic, according to studies.Researchers have determined that the mask keeps the airway open and prevents
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:28 GMT
A new study from the Institute of Medicine says there's no good evidence that eating super-low levels of salt offers any medical benefits.In fact, researchers suggest sodium levels below 2,300 milligrams
A new study from the Institute of Medicine says there's no good evidence that eating super-low levels of salt offers any medical benefits.In fact, researchers suggest sodium levels below 2,300 milligrams
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:28 GMT
We all know exercise has it's many benefits, but according to the findings of a new study it also may help ward off cancer and boost survival rates if you are diagnosed. Researchers from the University
We all know exercise has it's many benefits, but according to the findings of a new study it also may help ward off cancer and boost survival rates if you are diagnosed. Researchers from the University
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:27 GMT
The handles of women's handbags are contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet flush.Researchers in Britain swabbed handbags and items inside of them and found hand cream carries more germs
The handles of women's handbags are contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet flush.Researchers in Britain swabbed handbags and items inside of them and found hand cream carries more germs
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:27 GMT
If you're looking forward to spending hot summer days by the pool, this may change your mind. Researchers looked at samples of pool filter water and found 58 percent of the samples tested positive for
If you're looking forward to spending hot summer days by the pool, this may change your mind. Researchers looked at samples of pool filter water and found 58 percent of the samples tested positive for
Monday, May 20 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:49:09 GMT
The Mississippi Supreme Court has granted a motion from St. Dominic Health Systems.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has granted a motion from St. Dominic Health Systems. The high court is dismissing the appeal that the hospital did not have a binding contract to buy an outpatient surgery
Friday, May 17 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:22:56 GMT
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says eating bugs may combat global hunger.Insects are already a part of people's diets in certain reigns of the world.The FAO says if more people start munching
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says eating bugs may combat global hunger.Insects are already a part of people's diets in certain reigns of the world.The FAO says if more people start munching
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:46:11 GMT
And drinking sugar sweetened beverages could increase your risk of kidney stones. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital looked at data on nearly 200-thousand people and found people who had one or
And drinking sugar sweetened beverages could increase your risk of kidney stones. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital looked at data on nearly 200-thousand people and found people who had one or
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:44:19 GMT
A new study shows a cancer diagnosis can take a serious financial toll on patients. The research published in the journal Health Affairs finds people with cancer are more than two-and-a-half times more
A new study shows a cancer diagnosis can take a serious financial toll on patients. The research published in the journal Health Affairs finds people with cancer are more than two-and-a-half times more
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:56:04 GMT
Japanese researchers analyzed blood from volunteers and found that women's immune systems may age more slowly than men's.The researchers found women hold on to more disease-fighting cells as they get older.This
Japanese researchers analyzed blood from volunteers and found that women's immune systems may age more slowly than men's.The researchers found women hold on to more disease-fighting cells as they get older.This
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:25:24 GMT
A new study at Tuft University found the average meal at individual and small chain restaurants contains 2 to 3 times the number of calories an adult should eat at a single sitting.The study suggests all
A new study at Tuft University found the average meal at individual and small chain restaurants contains 2 to 3 times the number of calories an adult should eat at a single sitting.The study suggests all
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:22:29 GMT
New research suggests that visitors choose hotels that ban smoking altogether to avoid exposure to tobacco smoke, rather than the hotels with designated non-smoking rooms.Air levels of tobacco smoke pollution
New research suggests that visitors choose hotels that ban smoking altogether to avoid exposure to tobacco smoke, rather than the hotels with designated non-smoking rooms.Air levels of tobacco smoke pollution
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:29 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:29:47 GMT
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today announced the introduction of legislation that would stop a new federal regulation that will make it more difficult for senior patients in Mississippi
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today announced the introduction of legislation that would stop a new federal regulation that will make it more difficult for senior patients in Mississippi
Monday, May 13 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:41:33 GMT
A new study shows giving newborns small amounts of formula if they're not gaining weight in the first days of life could actually help their mothers breastfeed longer.The study in the journal Pediatrics
A new study shows giving newborns small amounts of formula if they're not gaining weight in the first days of life could actually help their mothers breastfeed longer.The study in the journal Pediatrics
Monday, May 13 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:56:34 GMT
The Mississippi State Senate will sponsor Shape Up at the Capitol on Wednesday to promote healthy lifestyles for state employees, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves announced today. The event will be from 11 a.m. to
The Mississippi State Senate will sponsor Shape Up at the Capitol on Wednesday to promote healthy lifestyles for state employees, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves announced today. The event will be from 11 a.m. to
Friday, May 10 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:49:23 GMT
A new hospital program in California looks to decrease the percentage of caesarian sections. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's "Rock and Roll" Program helps mothers to deliver naturally by moving labor along. Nurses
A new hospital program in California looks to decrease the percentage of caesarian sections. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's "Rock and Roll" Program helps mothers to deliver naturally by moving labor along. Nurses
Friday, May 10 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:44:19 GMT
A new study finds as people eat more foods that contain small amounts of nicotine, like peppers and tomatoes, their risk of developing Parkinson's decreases.Previous studies have found a link between cigarettes
A new study finds as people eat more foods that contain small amounts of nicotine, like peppers and tomatoes, their risk of developing Parkinson's decreases.Previous studies have found a link between cigarettes
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-09 22:46:25 GMT
A new study says covering up at the beach is just as effective in protecting the skin from damaging ultraviolet rays.The study looked at the effects of UV-B radiation on existing moles. Researchers found
A new study says covering up at the beach is just as effective in protecting the skin from damaging ultraviolet rays.The study looked at the effects of UV-B radiation on existing moles. Researchers found
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:50:14 GMT
Heart disease kills more women than men in Mississippi. It's a startling statistic but more than half-a-million lives have been saved across the country since the "American Heart Association" started
JACKSON - Doctors and heart disease survivors tell their stories at the "Go Red For Women" event.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-05-08 00:06:05 GMT
Kentucky Fried Chicken showed the most improvement in a 14-year study regarding the nutritional quality of fast food.Researchers in Minnesota analyzed data from menus of eight restaurants, including KFC,
Kentucky Fried Chicken showed the most improvement in a 14-year study regarding the nutritional quality of fast food.Researchers in Minnesota analyzed data from menus of eight restaurants, including KFC,
Monday, May 6 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:46:36 GMT
Hospitals across the county now have to pay penalties to medicare if too many of their patients end up being re-admitted within 30 days. President Obama's healthcare overhaul is addressing the issue of
Hospitals across the county now have to pay penalties to medicare if too many of their patients end up being re-admitted within 30 days. President Obama's healthcare overhaul is addressing the issue of
Monday, May 6 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:46:16 GMT
Hospitals across the county now have to pay penalties to medicare if too many of their patients end up being re-admitted within 30 days. President Obama's healthcare overhaul is addressing the issue of
Hospitals across the county now have to pay penalties to medicare if too many of their patients end up being re-admitted within 30 days. President Obama's healthcare overhaul is addressing the issue of
Monday, May 6 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:34:27 GMT
THINK FAST!Your baby's pacifier just hit the sidewalk, and you're nowhere near indoor plumbing. What do you do?Parents, if you suck your child's pacifier to clean it, you're not in the wrong. New research
THINK FAST!Your baby's pacifier just hit the sidewalk, and you're nowhere near indoor plumbing. What do you do?Parents, if you suck your child's pacifier to clean it, you're not in the wrong. New research
Monday, May 6 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-06 11:38:58 GMT
When: May 11th, 2013 Where: Old Trace Park, Ridgeland, MS Kids Fun Run begins at 5:30pm followed by 3.21 Run/Walk at 6pm Register at http://www.runnningforlily.com $30 to register, but WJTV viewers
Friday, May 3 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-03 22:52:02 GMT
Triclosan, the active ingredient in most antibacterial hand soaps, is being looked at again by the Food & Drug Administration,The chemical has been used in those products and other products for more than
Triclosan, the active ingredient in most antibacterial hand soaps, is being looked at again by the Food & Drug Administration,The chemical has been used in those products and other products for more than
Friday, May 3 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-05-03 14:08:39 GMT
St. Dominic's Outpatient Rehab will host a free screening day for oncology rehabilitation from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 14 on the second floor of St. Dominic's Dominican Plaza, directly across from
St. Dominic's Outpatient Rehab will host a free screening day for oncology rehabilitation from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 14 on the second floor of St. Dominic's Dominican Plaza, directly across from
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:05:59 GMT
Video games may help seniors keep their mind sharp. A study at the University of Iowa shows older people who play video games prevent mental decline. Doctors looked at seniors who played a video game
Video games may help seniors keep their mind sharp. A study at the University of Iowa shows older people who play video games prevent mental decline. Doctors looked at seniors who played a video game
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:01:38 GMT
Using lipstick could be hazardous to your health. Researchers at Berkeley's School of Public Health say levels of metal found in some lipsticks and glosses can raise potential health problems. Toxic
Using lipstick could be hazardous to your health. Researchers at Berkeley's School of Public Health say levels of metal found in some lipsticks and glosses can raise potential health problems. Toxic
Wednesday, May 1 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-05-01 20:24:20 GMT
Mary Lean Thomas of Jackson was a dedicated quality control worker at Tyson Foods, Inc. for over 27 years. But when she began to develop a severe ache in her left arm, her career ended and her life changed
Mary Lean Thomas of Jackson was a dedicated quality control worker at Tyson Foods, Inc. for over 27 years. But when she began to develop a severe ache in her left arm, her career ended and her life changed
Tuesday, April 30 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-04-30 23:31:12 GMT
Women taking some common drugs, including tamoxifen and raloxifene, were 38 percent less likely to develop the most common type of breast cancer than those given a placebo, according to a new study in
Women taking some common drugs, including tamoxifen and raloxifene, were 38 percent less likely to develop the most common type of breast cancer than those given a placebo, according to a new study in
Tuesday, April 30 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-04-30 23:15:32 GMT
An announcement from the Food & Drug Administration says the minimum age to purchase the Plan B pill has been lowered to 15.THe FDA also says the product no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters.
An announcement from the Food & Drug Administration says the minimum age to purchase the Plan B pill has been lowered to 15.THe FDA also says the product no longer has to be kept behind pharmacy counters.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:57 AM EDT2013-04-30 14:57:06 GMT
Negative parenting, including abuse and neglect, increases a child's chances of both being a bully and being a victim.Researchers analyzed 70 studies of more than 200,000 children. They say parents who
Negative parenting, including abuse and neglect, increases a child's chances of both being a bully and being a victim.Researchers analyzed 70 studies of more than 200,000 children. They say parents who
Monday, April 29 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-04-29 23:29:52 GMT
Researchers in Switzerland say they've developed a way to manipulate fat cells that could lead to a new method of weight loss.The process involves nearly freezing white fat cells and turning them into
Researchers in Switzerland say they've developed a way to manipulate fat cells that could lead to a new method of weight loss.The process involves nearly freezing white fat cells and turning them into
Monday, April 29 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-04-29 23:21:36 GMT
Paper foot prints and the efforts of a group of junior high school students in Clinton led to more than $2,000 being donated a good cause.National Junior Honor Society students at Sumner Hill Junior High
Paper foot prints and the efforts of a group of junior high school students in Clinton led to more than $2,000 being donated a good cause.National Junior Honor Society students at Sumner Hill Junior High
Friday, April 26 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-04-26 23:09:29 GMT
A protein known to play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease helps release enzymes that are toxic to cells, according to a study done at Loyola University.The study says the protein is able
A protein known to play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease helps release enzymes that are toxic to cells, according to a study done at Loyola University.The study says the protein is able
Friday, April 26 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-04-26 22:29:04 GMT
Dozens of people could be laid off in July due to some changes in Medicaid.
Dozens of people could be laid off in July due to some changes in Medicaid. A spokesperson from the Mississippi Department of Health says Medicaid is changing the way it'll treat "high risk mothers." Medicaid
Monday, March 4 2013 7:04 PM EST2013-03-05 00:04:33 GMT
A group of international researchers has found seven new areas on chromosomes associated with age-related macular degeneration. The eye disease is a leading cause of blindness. Researchers hope pinpointing
A group of international researchers has found seven new areas on chromosomes associated with age-related macular degeneration. The eye disease is a leading cause of blindness. Researchers hope pinpointing
Tuesday, February 26 2013 6:47 PM EST2013-02-26 23:47:59 GMT
Researchers tracked people on both the Low-Fat Diet and the Mediterranean and found that the Mediterranean diet is better for your health. They tracked people on each diet for five years. Findings indicate
Researchers tracked people on both the Low-Fat Diet and the Mediterranean and found that the Mediterranean diet is better for your health. They tracked people on each diet for five years. Findings indicate
Monday, February 25 2013 7:16 PM EST2013-02-26 00:16:56 GMT
Babies born by C-Section are five times more likely to develop allergies by the time they turn 2, according to a study by Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The study looked at 12,000 babies, and the researchers
Babies born by C-Section are five times more likely to develop allergies by the time they turn 2, according to a study by Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The study looked at 12,000 babies, and the researchers
Monday, February 25 2013 7:11 PM EST2013-02-26 00:11:00 GMT
The American Cancer Society says that low dose CT scans of former and current smokers could prevent an estimated 12,000 lung cancer deaths every year. They analyzed data from a national trial and found
The American Cancer Society says that low dose CT scans of former and current smokers could prevent an estimated 12,000 lung cancer deaths every year. They analyzed data from a national trial and found
Monday, February 25 2013 6:59 PM EST2013-02-25 23:59:16 GMT
Researchers say many infants who fail to put on weight quickly during their first 9 months usually catch up over time with the right care. According to experts, calorie intake for underweight infants
Researchers say many infants who fail to put on weight quickly during their first 9 months usually catch up over time with the right care. According to experts, calorie intake for underweight infants
Wednesday, February 20 2013 7:41 PM EST2013-02-21 00:41:02 GMT
Researchers at Carnegie-Mellon say they may have discovered who is most likely to catch the common cold. The scientists measured protein complexes at the ends of chromosomes. Young and middle-aged adults
Researchers at Carnegie-Mellon say they may have discovered who is most likely to catch the common cold. The scientists measured protein complexes at the ends of chromosomes. Young and middle-aged adults
Wednesday, February 20 2013 7:31 PM EST2013-02-21 00:31:03 GMT
The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy will be hosting a Free Health Fair at the Jackson Medical Mall on Tuesday, February 26, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. An interdisciplinary student team from
The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy will be hosting a Free Health Fair at the Jackson Medical Mall on Tuesday, February 26, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. An interdisciplinary student team from
Wednesday, February 20 2013 12:02 PM EST2013-02-20 17:02:14 GMT
A study says people who suffer from seasonal allergies may get more relief from a combination of acupuncture and medication. The American College of Physicians looked at three groups of patient groups
Allergy patients who received both acupuncture and medicine did better than those who had medicine only.
The study was done by the American College of Physicians.
