list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/rss/index.html for more information. Health Healthy 4 Life http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/index.html en-us Copyright 2009, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc Health ThePittsburghChannel.com 60 http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/swine-flu urn:ibsys:content:1227869 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0427/19301939.jpg Today's top headlines, flu FAQ, resources, map of confirmed cases, video, slideshow and more. Tue, 6 Oct 2009 13:50:44 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21520801/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21520801 There is growing concern about the spread of the h1n1 flu in the Pittsburgh area, especially in the wake of the news that the first death of a child because of the virus in Pennsylvania. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:26:21 EST http://www.healthgrades.com/ urn:ibsys:content:21288841 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:50:11 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21514614/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21514614 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1104/21514597.jpg Pennsylvania health officials are confirming that a 5-year-old boy is the state's first child to die from H1N1 flu. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 23:39:06 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21512797/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21512797 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1103/21513132.jpg The Allegheny County Health Department has run out of seasonal flu vaccine and is still waiting for a separate shipment of vaccine for H1N1, or swine flu. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:10:46 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21501307/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21501307 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1102/21502393.jpg Kaleena Hudon, a 25-year-old Canadian mother, is hoping that a trip to Pittsburgh will aid in her fight against cancer and allow her baby daughter to know her. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:48:44 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21468714/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21468714 Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, making its diagnosis crucial to saving lives. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:52:22 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21455882/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21455882 New numbers from the state Department of Health show the H1N1 flu totals in counties throughout Pennsylvania. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:07:43 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21437450/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21437450 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1027/21443073.jpg A student rode to Freedom Middle School in style Tuesday, getting picked up in a limousine with Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:44:26 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/21429934/index.html urn:ibsys:content:21429934 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0917/20972972.jpg Big discounts on prescription eyeglasses can be found on the Internet at EYEBUYDIRECT.COM Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:03:11 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21396038/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21396038 Help is available for uninsured patients who are struggling to afford their prescriptions in Pennsylvania. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:29:56 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/family/21364992/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21364992 A doctor from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh responds to a state-by-state report about child deaths, abuse and neglect in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:09:23 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21342388/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21342388 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1019/21342493.jpg When detecting prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society says routine testing before the age of 50 is only necessary for high-risk groups such as African-Americans or men with a family history, but a UPMC urologist is aggressively lobbying for screening at a younger age. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:50:06 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/21313350/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21313350 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1016/21320334.jpg UPMC announces that it will close its Braddock hospital, which has been serving the community through good times and bad for more than 100 years. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:11:33 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21309344/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21309344 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1015/21309391.jpg As people age, they experience some changes in what they remember and how they think and learn. But a new study shows that some of these changes -- if significant -- may be a predictor of the form of dementia known as Alzheimer's, and the warning signs may come years before the diagnosis. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:48:02 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21286847/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21286847 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1013/21286848.jpg Many dieters said they've tried everything and just can't find a diet that works. Now, a company may be able to help with so-called DNA dieting. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:45:20 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21164071/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21164071 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0930/21164615.jpg Debra Painter once experienced such serious back pain that she thought she couldn't go on and took medication that caused her to have trouble functioning, but thanks to a recent procedure she's now pain free. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:38:05 EDT http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21554546/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21554546 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1030/21471576.jpg The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:34:06 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21549597/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21549597 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1030/21471576.jpg The Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed landmark health care reform legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard won victory on his signature domestic priority. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:00:38 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21548797/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21548797 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0416/19195138.jpg President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill for talks with House Democrats as they scramble to find enough votes to pass landmark legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:07:45 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21541082/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21541082 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2007/1011/14319733.jpg Only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it, according to a new national poll released Friday. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:34:10 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21533532/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21533532 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2008/1208/18227788.jpg House Democrats acknowledged they don't yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote until Sunday or early next week. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:12:29 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21539496/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21539496 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2008/1119/18015604.jpg Researchers take a closer look at the supposed anti-cancer properties of green tea. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:47:55 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21536825/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21536825 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0416/19195138.jpg President Barack Obama is pushing back a trip to Capitol Hill aimed at discussing the proposed health care overhaul with lawmakers. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:38:01 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21529121/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21529121 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0428/19311492.jpg The World Health Organization's flu chief said the swine flu virus has now become the predominant flu strain worldwide. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:52:44 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21529038/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21529038 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2007/0123/10822849.jpg Two common medications may have an affect on asthma. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:49:21 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21527610/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21527610 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2006/0526/9280415.jpg You're afraid your cancer is back, and a health insurance company just turned you down. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:18:24 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/health/21522679/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21522679 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2007/1010/14312664.jpg President Barack Obama trumpeted two major endorsements for his health overhaul push Thursday as House Democratic leaders pushed toward a vote Saturday on the far-reaching legislation remaking the U.S. health care system. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:48:26 EST