WRAL.com Health Team

Cutting-edge camera sheds light on glaucoma

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:52:54 -0400

A pioneering camera, developed at the Duke Eye Center, can quickly diagnose one of the leading causes of blindness.

How much exercise is enough?

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:19:33 -0400

To dramatically cut the risk of life threatening illness like heart disease, diabetes or cancer, the best results are not measured in sweat, but in miles.

Study targets heart procedure in women

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:39:56 -0400

Cardiac catheterization can be used to clear potential heart blockages and prevent heart attacks or death, but a new study shows the procedure is not always the best option for some women.

Scanner picks up better images inside the body

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:43:00 -0400

The improved images produced by the scanner can help doctors spot recurrences of prostate cancer.

NYC keeps the cannoli but drops the trans fats

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:41:15 -0400

Making cannoli is serious business in New York. It's a dessert so tempting that even a hit man in the "Godfather" couldn't leave a box behind.

Sleep apnea can cause brain damage

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:26:41 -0400

Tens of millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea might also be losing part of their short-term memory faculties.

UNC researchers work to save limbs

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:06:19 -0400

Diabetics can lose their legs from complications arising from the disease. UNC researchers hope a new trial treatment will lead to saving those limbs.

Tick season may be worse this year

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:41:28 -0400

Some tick-borne illnesses include Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Inspections will spotlight health risks at restaurants

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:40:11 -0400

The form used to inspect North Carolina food service establishments will separate violations that are health and safety related from those that are simply good practice.

Study tests controlling blood pressure with Web-based care

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:11:38 -0400

Researchers wanted to see if monitoring blood pressure at home combined with e-mailing a registered pharmacist could help bring the condition under control.