KTKA stories: Health news

New study of lung cancer shows higher risk in men - September 11, 2008

Between 10 and 15 percent of all lung cancers occur in people who have never smoked. The causes of these cancers remain largely unknown, and some studies have suggested cases are on the rise, especially among women. But ABC's Dr. Timothy Johnson found a new comprehensive analysis that debunks a previous study.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/11/new_study_lung_cancer_show_higher_risk_men/

School menu staple in jeopardy as debate over nutrition continues - September 10, 2008

School is in session across the country, but a debate is underway regarding what your kids eat for lunch. Find out if your kid can still find hot dog and pepperoni on the menu.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/10/school_nutritionists_debate/

Seniors turn to Cane Fu for direction on path to fitness, beyond - September 10, 2008

When it comes to aging, it's use it or lose it. As we get older, our bones shrink and we lose muscle mass, but there's an interesting way to reverse that trend. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a closer look at why everybody loves "Cane Fu" fighting.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/10/seniors_turn_cane_fu_find_path_fitness_beyond/

Male cheerleaders at more risk - September 9, 2008

A new study found cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports for college female athletes but is it more dangerous for males Find out what some cheerleaders think and why most of the injuries can be avoided.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/08/male_cheerleaders_more_risk/

Uninsured Kansans on the increase - September 9, 2008

The number of Kansans without health insurance increased last year. 49 News Anchor Ben Bauman tells us how few other states saw an increase too.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/08/uninsured_kansans_increase/

New mammography technique finds 3 times more tumors than traditional method - September 5, 2008

A new experimental technique is detecting breast cancer more accurately. How doctors are lighting up the cancerous tissues inside a woman's breast.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/05/new_mammography_technique_finds_3_times_more_tumor/

Friend2Friend: A year of breast cancer awareness - September 5, 2008

It takes one simple reminder to save a life: Conduct a breast exam. Our survivors come together to tell their stories of doing what's all too common: Shrugging off self-responsibility. What KTKA is doing to help put empowerment back into the hands of women.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/04/friend_friend/

Millions of households at risk of putting strong pain meds in mouths of children - September 4, 2008

A deadly danger is lurking in your home. It's just been discovered that thousands of parents are calling Poison Control Centers because their children are swallowing prescription pain killers. ABC's Timothy Johnson shows us just how little it takes to kill a child.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/04/millions_households_risk_putting_strong_pain_meds_/

Fall allergies hit Capital City - September 4, 2008

What can help you get through a tough season. Just how high the ragweed level is in the Capital City might surprise you.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/03/fall_allergies_hit_capital_city/

Washburn hosts inaugural Wellness Fair - September 3, 2008

Wellness is an often-overlooked part of your life, one Washburn University expert stressed today at Washburn's Wellness Fair. What particular need everyone has that most people never find time for.
http://ktka.com/news/2008/sep/03/washburn_hosts_inaugural_wellness_fair/