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More Than Half of Adult Diabetics Have Arthritis Last Updated: 6:45 PM 05/08/08 - Most diabetics are told exercise is important to their health, but experts say many of them don't do it. (Full Story)

Study Links Hours of Sleep to Obesity Last Updated: 6:42 PM 05/08/08 - People who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies. (Full Story)

Wal-Mart, Target Expand Discounted Prescription Programs Last Updated: 4:33 PM 05/06/08 - Wal-Mart's move marks the third phase of a company program that began in 2006 to provide a 30-day supply of generic prescription drugs for $4. (Full Story)

Lack of Healthcare Kills 10M Children Last Updated: 4:30 PM 05/06/08 - Nearly all of the deaths occur in the developing world, with poor children facing twice the risk of dying compared to richer children, according to Save the Children's global report. (Full Story)

Opponents Say Human Life Amendment Could Harm Women Last Updated: 4:25 PM 05/06/08 - Opponents of a proposal defining a fertilized human egg as a person warn it could have unintended consequences, barring doctors from treating women with cancer and banning some birth control. (Full Story)

What's Going Around - May 6, 2008 Here's "What's Going Around" in Southern Colorado from our network of health care providers: (Full Story)

5 Best Foods to Help Manage Arthritis Last Updated: 11:38 AM 05/05/08 - People who suffer from arthritis can help the pain by knowing what foods suppress the body's production of inflammatory compounds. (Full Story)

286,000 Pounds of Meat, Poultry Recalled Last Updated: 7:51 PM 05/04/08 - A New York food company is recalling more than 286,000 pounds of meat and poultry because it might be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. (Full Story)

CDC: Three-Quarters Of New Moms Breast-Feed Infants Last Updated: 10:48 AM 04/30/08 - A new report says 77 percent of new mothers breast-feed their babies, at least briefly. (Full Story)

Families Testify to Congress About Heparin Last Updated: 7:53 PM 04/29/08 - One widow told a House panel how her husband awoke at 2 a.m., clutching his chest and unable to breathe after receiving dialysis earlier in the day (Full Story)

Mommy Makeovers Last Updated: 2:32 PM 04/30/08 - Last year, the number of cosmetic surgeries in the U.S. increased 8 percent, most of them women between the ages of 35 and 50 and many of them post-baby. (Full Story)

Lipgloss May Increase Skin Cancer Risk Last Updated: 9:32 PM 04/27/08 - High-gloss balms may magnify the sun's harmful rays, and increase the risk of skin cancer. (Full Story)

Gene Therapy May Hold Key to Reversing Some Blindness Last Updated: 8:46 PM 04/27/08 - Scientists for the first time have used gene therapy to dramatically improve sight in people with a rare form of blindness, a development experts called a major advance for the experimental technique. (Full Story)

FDA Takes Closer Look At Lasik Complaints Last Updated: 10:18 AM 04/25/08 - At a public hearing Friday, officials heard stories of eye pain and blurred or double vision because of the procedure. (Full Story)

Skin Cancer: One In Every Two Americans Will Get It Last Updated: 9:51 AM 04/25/08 - Estimates suggest as many as one in every two Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Studies also indicate that a single, severe sunburn before the age of 18, may double the risk of developing melanoma. (Full Story)

Some Silk Soymilk May Contain Milk Last Updated: 5:30 PM 04/24/08 - There may be milk in some 11-ounce plastic single-serving bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor. (Full Story)

Restaurants Want to Block Calorie Disclosure Regulation Last Updated: 10:57 PM 04/22/08 - An organization of state restaurants asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to stop the city from immediately implementing a requirement that some chain restaurants post calories on menus. (Full Story)

House Panel Criticizes FDA for Heparin, Other Mistakes Last Updated: 10:51 PM 04/22/08 - House members chastised the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday for not doing more inspections of foreign drug manufacturers. (Full Story)

KFC Recalls Double Chocolate Chip Cakes Last Updated: 3:25 PM 04/22/08 - State health officials Monday announced that KFC Corp. is voluntarily recalling its Double Chocolate Chip Cakes because they high-allergy ingredients, not individually labeled on product packaging. (Full Story)

China Voices Doubt On Heparin Problem Last Updated: 1:13 PM 04/21/08 - Chinese officials are questioning whether a contaminant can be blamed for deadly allergic reactions in people who used the blood-thinner heparin. (Full Story)

New Study Questions Effects Of Nalgene Bottles Last Updated: 8:23 AM 04/21/08 - The study claims a chemical compound called bis-phenol A or BPA, commonly found in plastic bottles can be toxic if it leaks into food or drink. (Full Story)

Teen Accused of Planting Nuts in Allergic Classmate's Food Last Updated: 9:27 PM 04/20/08 - An eighth-grader in Kentucky is accused of putting peanut butter cookie crumbs in the lunchbox of a classmate with a severe peanut allergy. (Full Story)

Auditors: Administration Overstepped on Child Health Program Last Updated: 9:24 PM 04/20/08 - The Bush administration overreached last year when it limited states' ability to extend health coverage to moderate-income children, government auditors said in a letter released Friday. (Full Story)

Premature Babies Survival Dependent on More Than Age Last Updated: 8:36 AM 04/17/08 - Doctors may now have a better way to help parents save premature babies. In past studies, the chief factor of survival was the number of weeks the baby was able to develop in the womb. (Full Story)

Boil Water Order Lifted In Alamosa Last Updated: 7:05 PM 04/11/08 - Gov. Bill Ritter announced that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has lifted the state-imposed “boil water order” for the city of Alamosa. (Full Story)

Free Health Screenings For Pueblo Residents Last Updated: 6:32 AM 04/11/08 - Heart disease is the number one killer in Pueblo, for both men and women. Now the City-County Health department is trying to raise awareness about the importance of heart health, by providing free screenings. (Full Story)

Lawmakers Consider New Bill for Uninsured Last Updated: 7:46 PM 04/09/08 - State lawmakers are considering whether to ask health insurers to help provide coverage for people who are currently uninsured. (Full Story)

Mother Apologizes for Lying About Son's Leukemia Last Updated: 8:06 PM 04/09/08 - A Mesa County woman is apologizing for lying to coworkers -- saying her son was dying of leukemia -- because she wanted some time off work. (Full Story)

Test Results Negative From Teller County Water Tank Last Updated: 6:30 PM 04/09/08 - People in a Teller county neighborhood are breathing a bit easier Wednesday. Officials report testing of their drinking water shows no sign of bacteria. (Full Story)

Possible Water Contamination in Teller County Last Updated: 1:23 PM 04/09/08 - An unsettling discovery has many people fearing contamination. (Full Story)

Salmonella Recall of Rice Cereals Last Updated: 6:51 AM 04/08/08 - State health offials have recalled two types of cereal made by Malt-O-Meal. (Full Story)

Harry and David Recall Espresso Beans Last Updated: 6:38 AM 04/08/08 - Harry and David is recalling it's Chocolate-Covered Select Blend Espresso Beans because they may cause an allergic reaction. (Full Story)

Research On Worst Skin Cancer Struggling Last Updated: 2:18 PM 04/07/08 - The deadliest form of skin cancer is providing a glimpse into the desperate intersection of research dollars and the suffering wrought by rare diseases. (Full Story)

Alamosa Businesses Affected by Outbreak Qualify for Loans Last Updated: 9:32 PM 04/06/08 - Alamosa businesses who suffered financially from the salmonella outbreak can begin applying for low-interest loans for assistance. (Full Story)

Birth Control Options Abundant for Women Over 40 Last Updated: 9:27 PM 04/06/08 - Birth control options are growing for women 40 and older - a group that once viewed its choices as pretty much limited to tube-tying surgery and condoms. (Full Story)

Medical Marijuana Store In Fort Collins Last Updated: 4:08 PM 04/02/08 - A Fort Collins couple is opening a store to sell medical marijuana. (Full Story)

Fruit Recall Expanded Last Updated: 11:09 AM 04/01/08 - The Colorado Division of Health and Environment has expanded the recall of South American cantaloupes suspected of carrying Salmonella. (Full Story)

Free Cholesterol and Heart Disease Screenings Last Updated: 3:02 PM 03/31/08 - Free Cholesterol and Heart Disease Screenings for uninsured adults is available through the end of May 2008 from the Pueblo City-County Health Department. Screenings are available for individuals and groups. Call today for an appointment 583-9903.

Study: Cholesterol Drug Vytorin Does Not Do What It Claims Last Updated: 8:15 AM 03/31/08 - A new study on the effects of Vytorin suggests the popular cholesterol drug does nothing to keep plaque from clogging up arteries. The research followed a group of 720 people with super high cholesterol says it appears the drug does "zilch" when it comes to limiting the buildup of plaque. (Full Story)

Birth Control Pill For Men Last Updated: 4:43 PM 03/27/08 - A birth control pill for men? A new study says it could be available in the United States as early as next year. (Full Story)

11 for Health Links
	Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
	American Diabetes Association The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
	Peak Vista Community Health Centers Peak Vista is a nonprofit health center dedicated to medical and dental service of persons of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds in the Pikes Peak region through eleven outpatient primary medical clinics and a dental clinic.
	March of Dimes The March of Dimes is dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
	El Paso County Health Department Log onto the El Paso County Department of Health & Environment Web Site to get information on programs and services. Watch KKTV 11 News This Morning on Tuesdays for important health news and information.
	American Heart Association The American Heart Association supports research, education, and community programs leading the fight against America’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease.