Mexia Daily News--Health http://www.mexiadailynews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 06 May 2008 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_127102256.html How to Whiten Your Teeth Naturally http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_127102256.html If coffee, cigarettes and food have left their mark on your teeth, you’re not alone. There are plenty of people who would try anything to get back their pearly whites. Tue, 06 May 2008 10:21:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_127102214.html Parkview stresses use of the ER for true emergencies http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_127102214.html Hospital introduces new strategy to foster appropriate ER use MEXIA, TEXAS - A typical emergency room waiting area anywhere in the country Thu, 01 May 2008 17:53:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinsmedicine_story_121171607.html Heart help: Anyone can do it http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinsmedicine_story_121171607.html Hands-only CPR is a compression-focused source of resuscitation to be used on adults experiencing interrupted breathing or heart attack-like symptoms until professional help arrives. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:51:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinshealth_story_122101445.html Stroke survivor among 'World's 100 Most Influential People' http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinshealth_story_122101445.html Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain scientist, suffered a potentially lethal stroke in 1996, and used her expertise to heal and better herself. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:59:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_120095955.html Study says FDA allowed risky tests of blood substitutes http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_120095955.html CHICAGO (AP) — Experimental blood substitutes raised the risk of heart attack and death, yet U.S. regulators allowed human testing to continue despite warning signs, says a scathing new report. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_120095842.html Exercise-heart study casts doubt on ’fit but fat’ theory http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_120095842.html CHICAGO (AP) — New research challenges the notion that you can be fat and fit, finding that being active can lower but not eliminate heart risks faced by heavy women. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:56:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_120095725.html Lasik worries? Some may see better with alternatives http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_120095725.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Frightened by headlines about Lasik side effects? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:10:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinshealth_story_119091404.html Most challenging opponent http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinshealth_story_119091404.html Loyal Bishop took hits, lost teeth as a three-sport athlete in college. Now the retired Lutheran pastor is helping himself and others battle Parkinson's, a disease that afflicted his late wife too. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:31:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinshealth_story_113114851.html New book tells 42 stories of life that sprang from death http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinshealth_story_113114851.html The stories range from a 22-year-old Olympic snow-boarder who was struck down by a rare virus to a disabled veteran of World War II, who had spent 48 years in blindness. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:12:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_113101329.html Pregnancy now: Pain control, multiples http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_113101329.html NEW YORK (AP) — Five rising trends in pregnancy, according to Heidi Murkoff, author of ‘‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting,’’ which released its fourth edition last week: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:11:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_113101221.html Blood pressure diet helps prevent heart attack, stroke in healthy women, long-term study says http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_113101221.html CHICAGO (AP) — A large study offers the strongest evidence yet that a diet the government recommends for lowering blood pressure can save people from heart attack and stroke. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_113101113.html Heart exam, EKG recommended before children get ADHD drugs http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_113101113.html NEW YORK (AP) — Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommended Monday. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_113100936.html Asia is world’s cradle for new strains of flu http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/local_story_113100936.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Asia is the world’s cradle for new flu strains. South America is where each year’s epidemic goes to die. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:30:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinshealth_story_112143707.html Midwesterners seek mind, body balance http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinshealth_story_112143707.html Photo story: "A lot of people think yoga is bunny foo foo. They think we have scented candles and are chanting 'chakra, chakra.'" Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:37:00 +0000 http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinsmedicine_story_111000231.html Biomedical intervention helps moms battle autism http://www.mexiadailynews.com/health/cnhinsmedicine_story_111000231.html It’s little wonder that a single puzzle piece is used as the symbol by most organizations that deal with autism.