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Amarillo, Texas - Amarillo is breaking new ground when it comes to neo-natal care.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico proposes to raise fees on medical marijuana producers to bring in money to administer the program.
AMARILLO, TEXAS - Fall may be fast approaching, but so is prime ragweed season, which can do a number on anyone who suffers from allergies.
U.S. health investigators say they've found positive samples of salmonella bacteria in feed given to chickens at the two farm enterprises implicated in the ongoing egg recall.
Monica Ybarra-Bennett from the Susan G. Komen Greater Amarillo Affiliate joined The Early Show to talk about the upcoming 2010 Race For The Cure event on September 25, 2010.
Two large Iowa farms have recalled 550 million eggs because of possible contamination with salmonella. Investigators from the Food and Drug Administration are trying to find the cause of the outbreak, but so far haven't pinpointed the source.
WASHINGTON – Farms like the two involved in a massive recall of more than a half-billion eggs are rarely inspected by the federal government, officials say, as the Food and Drug Administration has traditionally reacted to outbreaks instead of working to prevent them.
Teens from around the world who regularly take acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, were more than twice as likely to have asthma as teens who never take the pain reducer.
Amarillo, Texas - Even though it's only August, doctors and pharmacies in Amarillo are already preparing for flu season.
WASHINGTON – Federal health regulators are warning doctors and patients that an anti-seizure drug from GlaxoSmithKline PLC can cause rare inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Amarillo, TX - More and more pregnant women in our area are leaning more towards cesarean sections when delivering their baby, and one local doctor says it's becoming an unhealthy trend.
AMARILLO, TEXAS - Thousands of people in the Panhandle region may soon find themselves without a doctor or paying a lot more for a visit.
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Twenty states and the nation's most influential small business lobby demanded Friday that a federal court in Florida hear their challenge to President Barack Obama's health care overhaul because they face imminent harm from its mandates.
Amarillo, TX - It's the most common surgery children have in our area and one local doctor says many times the procedure could be unnecessary.
Health care reform hits another milestone next month, with new provisions that include a coverage expansion for young adults and restrictions on an insurer's ability to impose annual coverage limits or to reject children with pre-existing medical conditions.
The new Affordable Care Act is likely to help 30 million women obtain better health insurance or coverage if they don't already have any, a new report shows.
Amarillo, TX - One town along with 1 family in our area joined together to help people who abuse drugs and alcohol throughout the Panhandle.
Amarillo, Texas - As Texas tries to dig itself out of an $18-billiondeficit, local mental health services are on the chopping block.
Amarillo, Texas - Hotels in Amarillo are working to ease the financial burden of having cancer.
WASHINGTON – Federal health officials are barring new patients from enrolling in a safety study of GlaxoSmithKline's controversial diabetes pill Avandia, a week after a panel of experts ruled that the drug increases heart risks.
Seniors whose drug costs push them into Medicare's "donut hole" and parents whose children are uninsurable due to pre-existing health conditions are among the first Americans to see tangible effects of the nation's...
The controversial diabetes drug Avandia does raise the risk of heart attack more than other medications of its kind but should stay on the market with tightened controls, a U.S. government advisory panel recommended late...
AMARILLO, TEXAS - Starting this week, new and expectant mothers from all over the world can call an Amarillo-based center for advice on certain health topics.
Amarillo, TX - Women in our area may soon be able to detect one of the deadliest cancers even earlier
Amarillo, TX - If you have not had your yearly mammogram, or if you can't afford it take a took at the local places
Amarillo, TX - There's an immediate need for blood donors in our area, and now, there may be a new reason to roll up your sleeve.
Dumas, TX - An area hospital is providing free mammograms thanks to thousands of dollars in grant money.
Amarillo, TX - Texas is facing a shortage of nurses but one local college is ensuring it doesn't affect our area.
Amarillo, TX - More people than ever before in our area are getting screened for one of the most deadliest cancers, but some local doctors warn we're not in the clear just yet.
Amarillo, TX - New laws regarding veteran's benefits are taking effect today. More veterans than ever before are being treated for post traumatic stress disorder.
With a crucial recommendation on the fate of the controversial diabetes drug Avandia due next week, U.S. health officials seem to be gearing up for tough scrutiny over the drug's future.
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The New Mexico Department of Health has approved six more medical marijuana producers.
The Coffee Memorial Blood Center is asking for help. They are at a critical level of type O-negative blood and immediate need for A negative blood.
Tucumcari, NM--- New Mexico will soon use controversial federal funds to help many with pre-existing medical conditions gain access to health care coverage.
AMARILLO, TEXAS - When you head to the grocery store to prepare for your independence day cookout, you may notice an extra number on the price tag.
Amarillo, TX - If you are interested in joining an Alzheimer support group, click here.
AMARILLO, TEXAS - PET scan technology is changing the way people with heart problems are being treated.
AMARILLO, TX - According to several local care facilities, fewer people can afford to pay out of pocket for area nursing home care.
Amarillo, TX - Finding out your child is diagnosed with leukemia is devastating, and hundreds of families in our area are working together to overcome this deadly disease.
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- Compared with six other industrialized nations, the United States ranks last when it comes to many measures of quality health care, a new report...
AMARILLO, TEXAS - While being shocked may not sound appealing to you, it is saving lives in the Panhandle.
Amarillo, TX - Thousands of people in our area are treated for substance abuse every year but now a funding shortage threatens their recovery.
Amarillo, TX - An Amarillo man who thought he'd never walk again took his first steps on Wednesday afternoon.. all thanks to the extreme generosity of another Amarillo man.
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama unveiled a package of consumer benefits Tuesday to build support for his health care overhaul.
Amarillo, TX - Infants are at the highest risk for getting one deadly disease in our area and a local children's clinic says they are doing something about it.
AMARILLO, TEXAS - Health care reform is here. Today the government started mailing out the 250 dollar checks to people in the medicare prescription coverage gap.
Amarillo, TX - Parents wanting to save money by giving free drug samples to their children could end up costing them.
AMARILLO, TEXAS - Local children are telling counselors they started using drugs when they were as young as six years old.
LONDON – A cheap drug that can stop bleeding in recently injured accident patients could potentially save the lives of tens of thousands worldwide, a new study says.
INDIANAPOLIS – Companies that offer employee health insurance expect another steep jump in medical costs next year, and more will ask workers to share a bigger chunk of the expense, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers report.
Amarillo, TX - Like most 8th graders in Amarillo, Colby Salehi is enjoying everyday of his summer vacation. But unlike most 8th graders in Amarillo, Colby has Cystic Fibrosis.
Amarillo, Texas - More people in the Texas Panhandle are beating cancer than in years past.
AMARILLO, TEXAS - Already this year, six children in the United States have died after being left in hot cars.
Amarillo, TX - Parents have no excuse this year, get your child vaccinated or don't send them to school at all.
ATLANTA – A new report shows one in five high school students have taken a prescription drug that they didn't get from a doctor.
PAMPA, TEXAS - A summer health warning tonight - particularly for parents. West Nile Virus has been all over the news the past few years- from doctors warnings to survivors of the illness.
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| ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE | |
| Alzheimer’s Disease | |
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| Emphysema | Respiratory Infection |
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| CANCER | |
| Benign Prostate Hyperplasia | Lung Cancer |
| Breast Cancer | Ovariectomy |
| Breast Self-Exam | Prostate Cancer |
| Colon Cancer | Skin Cancer |
| Liver Cirrhosis | Uterine Cancer |
| Liver Transplant | |
| CHILDREN | |
| ADHD | Gingivitis |
| Cavities | Immunization |
| Down Syndrome | Inguinal Hernia |
| Ear Tubes | Tonsillectomy |
| Fetal Development | Tonsillitis |
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| Hyperlipidemia | Liposuction |
| DENTAL | |
| Cavities | Root Canal |
| Gingivitis | |
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| Depression | |
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| Diabetes | Thyroid Disease |
| Diabetic Retinopathy | |
| DIETING\ NUTRITION | |
| Liposuction | Vitamins & Minerals |
| DIGESTIVE | |
| Abdominal Aneurysm | Gastric Ulcers |
| Appendicitis | GERD |
| Bladder Infection | Hemorrhoids |
| Enzymes | Hiatal Hernia |
| Gallbladder Removal | Probiotics |
| Gallstones | Splenectomy |
| INFECTIONS | |
| AIDS | Influenza |
| Anthrax | Lyme Disease |
| Chickenpox | Meningitis |
| Herpes | Urinary Tract Infection |
| KIDNEY | |
| Kidney Dialysis | Presbyopia |
| Kidney Function | Urinary Tract Infection |
| Kidney Transplant | |
| LIVER | |
| Hepatitis | Liver Transplant |
| Liver Cirrhosis | |
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| AIDS | Penile Implants |
| Benign Prostate Hyperplasia | Prostate Cancer |
| Hair Loss | Pulled Groin Muscle |
| Impotence | Vasectomy |
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| ADHD | MRI |
| Drug Addiction | Multiple Sclerosis |
| Epilepsy | Parkinsons Disease |
| Migraines | Whiplash |
| ORTHOPEDICS/PODIATRY | |
| ACL Tear | Knee Replacement |
| Bunions | Medial Meniscus Injury |
| Hip Replacement | Pulled Hamstring |
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| Acne | Lupus |
| Burns | Microdermabrasion |
| Eczema | Micropeel |
| Frostbite | Skin Cancer |
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