WAVE 3 News - Louisville, KentuckyFocus on Health

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 6:34 PM EST2012-02-22 23:34:21 GMT
    Health reform was supposed to make decent health care coverage available to everyone at a reasonable cost. But the law isn't fully implemented yet, and many people are unwittingly signing up for insurance that barely protects them.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 6:42 PM EST2012-02-21 23:42:04 GMT
    As many people do, Dawn Keegan Silverstein takes fish oil capsules every day.

    "Fish oil supplements are omega 3s and those are important for your heart health" Dawn said.

    Consumer Reports tested 15 top selling brands sold in the U.S.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 12:19 PM EST2012-02-21 17:19:43 GMT
    Going back to work after having a baby can be stressful enough. But for some moms, finding a place to pump can also be a hardship. Part of President Obama's affordable health care act includes requiring businesses to provide a mommy room, a private space to use a breast pump that is not the restroom.

  • Sunday, February 19 2012 7:51 PM EST2012-02-20 00:51:31 GMT
    Fourteen cases of the measles have been confirmed in Central Indiana's Hamilton and Boone Counties.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 4:58 PM EST2012-02-17 21:58:50 GMT
    Crisis averted, at least for now. That's the word from federal health officials regarding a national cancer drug shortage.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 1:58 PM EST2012-02-17 18:58:38 GMT
    Recall-plagued Johnson & Johnson is pulling all infant Tylenol off the U.S. market because some parents have had problems with redesigned bottles.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 11:45 PM EST2012-02-17 04:45:40 GMT
    The NFL is looking to Kentucky to set an education standard for the south when it comes to recognizing concussions in public schools. House Bill 281 sailed through the house 99-to0 but, backers worry it could stall in the senate.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 7:01 PM EST2012-02-17 00:01:33 GMT
    Fifteen and one-half hours. That's how long it took to give one man a new grasp on life. Ronald Thurman is recovering Thursday after being the eighth man to receive a hand transplant at Jewish Hospital, a part of KentuckyOne Health.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 6:18 PM EST2012-02-16 23:18:06 GMT
    As the American population continues to age, more children are taking care of their parents.  One difficult task is and knowing when to give up the car keys.  In both Indiana and Kentucky drivers, sometimes drivers don't have a choice and can lose their license if they fail a medical review.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 2:42 PM EST2012-02-16 19:42:10 GMT
    Mild Winter Leads to Early Allergy Flares.. Trees and Molds started registering in Kentuckiana the first of the month.  This doesn't typically start until late February or early March.  It's causing a lot of sinus infections, allergy problems and asthma flares...

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 6:25 PM EST2012-02-15 23:25:50 GMT
    Louisville hospitals are stepping up to provide a much needed cancer drug to patients at Kosair Children's Hospital. The drug, methotrexate, treats Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

  • Tuesday, February 14 2012 6:15 PM EST2012-02-14 23:15:13 GMT
    The doctor's office is closed and your child is in need of medical care. Deciding where to turn can be a tough call to make. Especially during cold and flu season, when numerous illnesses are causing numerous symptoms, parents find themselves asking, is it a true emergency?

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 6:04 PM EST2012-02-07 23:04:15 GMT
    Americans spend more than $500 million on air cleaners each year. But do they really purify the air like they promise? The video spot for LightAir air cleaners promises that they can protect you from dangerous pollutants.

  • It may sound odd, but thanks to better medical technology and care patients in hospitals today are actually sicker than ever before. The University of Louisville is helping hospitals meet those needs.

  • Monday, February 6 2012 9:52 PM EST2012-02-07 02:52:37 GMT
    It sounds odd, but thanks to better medical technology and care patients in hospitals today are actually sicker than ever before.

  • Wednesday, February 1 2012 5:48 PM EST2012-02-01 22:48:32 GMT
    As confirmed reports of Shigellosis continue to climb in Metro Louisville, another stomach illness is making the rounds and causing some confusion.

  • Monday, January 30 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-01-30 23:00:13 GMT
    Every year in the United States several thousand children suffer a torn ACL, that's the large stabilizing ligament on the inside of the knee. The surgery to repair the tear is controversial in pediatric patients, because it involves potential injury to the growth plate.

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 2:43 PM EST2012-01-26 19:43:34 GMT
    Starting a diet is relatively easy. The hard part is sticking to it. A new Consumer Reports survey shows that technology is helping some dieters stay on target.

  • Wednesday, January 25 2012 10:45 PM EST2012-01-26 03:45:29 GMT
    Illness has been spreading rapidly in the Louisville area with reports of runny noses, sore throats, coughing, congestion, and fever.

  • Wednesday, January 18 2012 8:17 PM EST2012-01-19 01:17:58 GMT
    Upset stomachs and coughs keeping you up at night are a couple illnesses going around this week.

  • Monday, January 16 2012 6:22 PM EST2012-01-16 23:22:02 GMT
    Aortic Stenosis is one of the most common heart problems in the country plaguing a half million people a year.  The typical fix is open heart surgery, but thousands are too sick to survive the procedure.

  • Friday, January 13 2012 7:12 PM EST2012-01-14 00:12:50 GMT
    A natural part of aging is a slowing metabolism, making it easier for us to pack on the pounds. But it's not all out of your hands - there are things you can do. We've got more in today's health minute.

  • An outbreak of shigellosis has been reported in the Louisville area.

  • Wednesday, January 11 2012 6:43 PM EST2012-01-11 23:43:01 GMT
    The stress levels of Americans have fallen in recent years, but that doesn't mean we're any less stressed out. We're just getting used to it.

  • Wednesday, January 11 2012 6:19 PM EST2012-01-11 23:19:00 GMT
    Heaters are cranked in Kentuckiana and that dry air is sending children to the doctor this week.

  • Tuesday, January 10 2012 7:22 PM EST2012-01-11 00:22:04 GMT
    The latest weapon in the fight against memory loss may be found over-the-counter in your drug store. People may start using the nicotine patch for something other than giving up smoking. There's new evidence it could boost brain power.

  • Monday, January 9 2012 7:19 PM EST2012-01-10 00:19:47 GMT
    Drug companies say a new prescription drug will give doctors another tool to help patients manage pain. But addiction experts fear it's another drug that will be abused.

  • Friday, January 6 2012 6:14 PM EST2012-01-06 23:14:55 GMT
    A lot of people are hitting the gyms in the new year to shed some pounds.  But that's not the only benefit of exercise and for people living in Kentucky, making that resolution to exercise could be an especially important decision.

  • Wednesday, January 4 2012 6:16 PM EST2012-01-04 23:16:27 GMT
    It's that time of year when gyms are packed full with people resolved to get fit. But how do you stick with it?

  • Thursday, December 29 2011 3:00 PM EST2011-12-29 20:00:59 GMT
    If you're among the millions who will try to kick the habit this weekend, experts say you're more likely to succeed if you accept the fact that you are likely to fail.

  • Friday, December 23 2011 8:18 AM EST2011-12-23 13:18:13 GMT
    On December 20 in an operating room at Jewish Hospital, a perfectly healthy kidney was removed from a patient for a special delivery.

  • Thursday, December 22 2011 11:09 AM EST2011-12-22 16:09:24 GMT
    The company that makes Motrin says consumers might notice a delayed response to certain lots of the over-the-counter pain reliever.

  • Wednesday, December 14 2011 8:47 PM EST2011-12-15 01:47:17 GMT
    Some scattered cases of flu are being reported in Kentuckiana, but it's another extremely contagious illness that's causing concern for area pediatricians and parents.

  • Thursday, December 8 2011 4:37 PM EST2011-12-08 21:37:13 GMT
    There's a new tool in Kentuckiana helping people with balance issues, get back on steady ground.

  • Wednesday, December 7 2011 6:07 PM EST2011-12-07 23:07:45 GMT
    Wet leaves always cause allergy problems in fall and early winter, but add in recent heavy rains in Kentuckiana and mold allergies are causing a lot of misery.

  • Thursday, December 1 2011 6:07 PM EST2011-12-01 23:07:16 GMT
    A study out this week puts the controversy over vaccine safety back in the spotlight. It's not a medical study, but an analysis by the Associated Press that finds more parents are opting out of school shots for their children. In some states more than 1 in 20 kindergartners aren't fully protected.

  • Thursday, December 1 2011 10:46 AM EST2011-12-01 15:46:42 GMT
    It's a tricky time to be dealing with symptoms of stomach flu in Kentuckiana. In our weekly check of 'What's Going Around', we found several illnesses that can mimic symptoms and some need doctor attention while others resolve with symptomatic care.

  • Thursday, December 1 2011 2:32 AM EST2011-12-01 07:32:15 GMT
    Arsenic is a poison that can contaminate drinking water. The federal government sets limits on how much is allowed in bottled and municipal water. But it puts no limits on arsenic in juice. Consumer Reports just tested 28 apple and grape juices purchased in the New York metropolitan area and found worrisome levels of arsenic in a number of samples. That's a concern — considering how much fruit juice many children drink.

  • Monday, November 21 2011 5:45 PM EST2011-11-21 22:45:19 GMT
    Just one plate at the Thanksgiving Day table can add up to over 2000 calories! A Louisville business known for delivering healthy, low-fat meals is serving up a lighter version of the big feast.

  • Wednesday, November 16 2011 6:00 PM EST2011-11-16 23:00:47 GMT
    A few highly contagious illnesses are spreading through Kentuckiana this week, and parents especially should be on alert. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can lead to serious complications in infants not fully vaccinated.

  • Tuesday, November 15 2011 7:55 PM EST2011-11-16 00:55:26 GMT
    A new alternative to BOTOX is hitting the market with some potentially big perks, but the one that will likely turn the most heads is price.

  • Monday, November 14 2011 7:51 PM EST2011-11-15 00:51:46 GMT
    A cure for heart disease is one major step closer to reality. At the annual conference of the American Heart Association, Dr. Roberto Bolli of the University of Louisville is a VIP. The Phase I study results of Bolli's heart treatment using a patient's own stem cells are announced with triple the results that were projected.

  • Wednesday, November 9 2011 5:36 PM EST2011-11-09 22:36:10 GMT
    The state's first lab-confirmed case of flu is reported in Jessamine county this week. In Kentuckiana, some rapid-test cases have been diagnosed, but the overall activity is classified as low. What is widespread is a stomach virus making the rounds in children.

  • Tuesday, November 8 2011 4:36 PM EST2011-11-08 21:36:40 GMT
    Walking through the salad bar at your favorite restaurant or supermarket offers lots of healthy choices, but what you put on your plate could impact the health of your wallet. Are you shopping smart at the salad bar?

  • Tuesday, November 1 2011 7:48 PM EDT2011-11-01 23:48:23 GMT
    Some important health news for women - drinking a few alcoholic beverages a week may increase the likelihood of developing a potentially deadly disease.

  • Friday, October 28 2011 7:11 PM EDT2011-10-28 23:11:00 GMT
    There's worry a new study that finds the flu shot only 60% effective may cause some people to reconsider getting the shot.

  • Wednesday, October 26 2011 5:48 PM EDT2011-10-26 21:48:11 GMT
    What's Going Around? Poor school performance, that's what!  UofL Pediatrician Dr. Judy Theriot offers advice for parents who feel their child's grades aren't as high as they should be.

  • Friday, October 21 2011 6:16 PM EDT2011-10-21 22:16:39 GMT
    LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE)- UofL pediatric endrocrinologist Kupper Wintergerst and his TrialNet team will begin screening for antibodies that cause diabetes and enrolling participants into TrialNet. UofL

  • Thursday, October 20 2011 8:37 PM EDT2011-10-21 00:37:47 GMT
    When new provisions of health reform take effect next year, it will be much easier to compare health plans. Insurers will have to use a standard form that describes costs in plain English - costs like co-pays and deductibles. 

  • Tuesday, October 18 2011 6:09 PM EDT2011-10-18 22:09:05 GMT
    Fewer shots mean fewer tears and a new vaccine being studied through UofL Pediatrics could soon put 4 shots into one. About 1500 infants will get the new combination vaccine as part of a national Phase III study. UofL Doctors will enroll up to 100 patients.

  • Thursday, October 13 2011 6:38 PM EDT2011-10-13 22:38:52 GMT
    Obesity is one of the most serious health risks children face, with direct links to heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. Kentucky ranks third in the country for childhood obesity with 21% of kids dangerously obese.

  • Thursday, October 13 2011 6:14 PM EDT2011-10-13 22:14:01 GMT
    A popular Halloween accessory could be a hazard to your health. Color contact lenses are extremely popular especially among teenage girls. But they can also be dangerous if not properly prescribed. WAVE 3 Troubleshooter Eric Flack went undercover and found back door color contact lenses being sold illegally at a number of stores in our area.

  • Thursday, October 13 2011 5:27 AM EDT2011-10-13 09:27:09 GMT
    JCPS starts offering free flu immunizations at schools today.  It is free for the kids, provided by the Commonwealth through federal grants and programs.

  • A good fit is easier than ever to find when shopping for a booster seat, new ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.

  • Tuesday, October 11 2011 10:49 PM EDT2011-10-12 02:49:07 GMT
    New research suggests Vitamin E may raise the likelihood a man will develop prostate cancer. For the past decade or so, doctors believed Vitamin E might reduce the risk for prostate cancer. But that belief has been challenged by a large study from the Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Eric Klein.

  • Friday, October 7 2011 7:43 PM EDT2011-10-07 23:43:47 GMT
    A government advisory panel says most men should not get one the most common tests available to detect prostate cancer. The recommendation could drastically revamp the way men over 50 are treated.

  • Tuesday, October 4 2011 6:16 PM EDT2011-10-04 22:16:12 GMT
    It benefits both mother and baby and now University Hospital is teaming up with Bardstown's Flaget Memorial Hospital to improve breastfeeding rates.

  • Tuesday, October 4 2011 6:11 PM EDT2011-10-04 22:11:01 GMT
    It was another first for Louisville's Jewish Hospital. Surgeons are once again on the forefront of innovation in the field of heart care.

  • Thursday, September 29 2011 3:56 PM EDT2011-09-29 19:56:33 GMT
    Crib bumper pads are getting bumped from store shelves in one of the busiest shopping cities in the country. Chicago is the first to actually approve a city-wide ordinance that bans the sale of crib bumpers.

  • Wednesday, September 28 2011 6:11 PM EDT2011-09-28 22:11:56 GMT
    A mobile operating room is parked outside the emergency department at University Hospital. Covidien's training o-r on wheels is here for two days allowing surgeons easy hands-on access to some of the newest surgical tools in minimally invasive surgery.

  • Friday, September 16 2011 6:50 PM EDT2011-09-16 22:50:42 GMT
    Area healthcare providers are reporting a big drop in the number of people getting flu shots. Even though some people may think it's still early, cases of flu can start showing up in October and since it takes a few weeks after the vaccine for antibodies to build, time is ticking.

  • Friday, September 16 2011 2:40 PM EDT2011-09-16 18:40:26 GMT
    Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling multiple lots of birth-control pills because of a packaging error that could lead to incorrect dosing and unintended pregnancies.

  • Tuesday, September 13 2011 6:39 PM EDT2011-09-13 22:39:08 GMT
    The controversial eye surgery law that passed in Kentucky last February, is raising red flags once again. The Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the Kentucky Medical Association filed a formal complaint regarding how the regulations for the bill were formulated.

  • Monday, September 12 2011 5:07 PM EDT2011-09-12 21:07:48 GMT
    Recovering from a stroke is often a long and difficult road, but with the help of some unique therapists at Fraizer Rehab Institute, patients may be able to speed their recovery.

  • Friday, September 2 2011 7:46 PM EDT2011-09-02 23:46:11 GMT
    Depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide are intense mental health problems plague millions of Americans. A new report suggests these issues are more common that you might think.

  • Tuesday, August 30 2011 10:25 PM EDT2011-08-31 02:25:58 GMT
    Students are now relying more on high tech tools to learn in the classroom. But one out of every four students has an undetected vision problem that makes high tech learning a challenge.

  • Monday, August 29 2011 6:12 PM EDT2011-08-29 22:12:19 GMT
    New technology is helping doctors and coaches decide when it's safe for athletes who've suffered a concussion, to get back in the game.

  • Monday, August 29 2011 12:49 PM EDT2011-08-29 16:49:50 GMT
    The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness will be taking appointments for flu immunizations at four community sites beginning Thursday, September 1.  There will also be five walk-in clinics beginning September 15. The Department will also offer flu immunizations to students at all Jefferson County Public Schools beginning in October.
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