Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:13:27 GMT
Angelina Jolie's announcement that she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer sent a shockwave throughout the world. Dr. Deanna Attai talked to Studio 11 LA about the procedure.
Angelina Jolie's announcement that she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer sent a shockwave throughout the world. Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Deanna Attai talked to Studio 11 LA about the procedure.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:44:05 GMT
Looking at the issue of the war on breast cancer...some feel the P.R. war has been won thanks to all the breast cancer awareness...and yet, more lives aren't being saved...looking at the issue of over-diagnosis.
Looking at the issue of the war on breast cancer...some feel the P.R. war has been won thanks to all the breast cancer awareness...and yet, more lives aren't being saved...looking at the issue of over-diagnosis.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:32:50 GMT
There was lots of emotion in Duarte this morning as two Leukemia patients and their families met the generous strangers who saved their lives at the City of Hope's annual Celebration of Life Bone Marrow Reunion.
There was lots of emotion in Duarte this morning as two Leukemia patients and their families met the generous strangers who saved their lives at the City of Hope's annual Celebration of Life Bone Marrow Reunion.
Monday, May 6 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:47:48 GMT
As more Americans get access to health care coverage in 2014, there is plenty of concern that there won't be enough doctors to care for everyone with coverage. Some hospitals are now using medical robots.
As more Americans get access to health care coverage in 2014, there is plenty of concern that there won't be enough doctors to care for everyone with coverage. One way several Southern California hospitals are preparing for a physician shortfall: by increasing their use of medical robots.
Monday, May 6 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-05-06 19:29:50 GMT
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian told its Orange County doctors this week that they'll no longer be allowed to perform elective abortions after finalizing its partnership with a Catholic hospital.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian told its Orange County doctors this week that they'll no longer be allowed to perform elective abortions after finalizing its partnership with a Catholic hospital.
Monday, April 29 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-04-29 23:27:55 GMT
With a growing number of foods boasting added caffeine for an energy boost, the Food and Drug Administration says it's time to investigate their safety.
With a growing number of foods boasting added caffeine for an energy boost, the Food and Drug Administration says it's time to investigate their safety.
Monday, April 29 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-04-29 15:43:27 GMT
Police may soon be able to detect more than alcohol using breathalyzers. A new Swedish device can now detect up to twelve controlled substances including, cocaine, meth, heroin, and marijuana.
Police may soon be able to detect more than alcohol using breathalyzers. A new Swedish device can now detect up to twelve controlled substances including, cocaine, meth, heroin, and marijuana.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 8:58 PM EDT2013-04-25 00:58:42 GMT
Tablet computers and iPads are, perhaps, the best babysitters since Sesame Street. But now there are concerns that if parents don't set limits, kids could become tech addicts long before kindergarten.
There are concerns that if parents don't set limits on tablet use, kids could become tech addicts long before kindergarten. Dr. David Swanson says the interactive screens trigger a dopamine surge in brain.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-04-23 14:53:34 GMT
Is smoking hookah safer than cigarettes? No one under 21 would be able to buy cigarettes in the city under a proposal unveiled Monday to make it the most populous place in America to set the minimum age that high.
Is smoking hookah safer than cigarettes? No one under 21 would be able to buy cigarettes in the city under a proposal unveiled Monday to make it the most populous place in America to set the minimum age that high.
Thursday, April 18 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-04-18 18:41:16 GMT
Los Angeles County health officials announced today that the meningitis vaccine would be made available at no charge for low-income and uninsured residents amid growing concern.
LA County health officials announced today that the meningitis vaccine would be made available at no charge for low-income and uninsured residents amid growing concern about the potentially deadly and rare infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-04-18 00:29:31 GMT
After days of criticism from the gay community, the Los Angeles County Health Department admits they are investigating 13 rare but deadly meningococcal meningitis cases.
After days of criticism from the gay community, the Los Angeles County Health Department admits they are investigating 13 rare but deadly meningococcal meningitis cases.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-04-17 00:55:51 GMT
It's an incredible story: Conceiving a child less than two years after battling ovarian cancer. But Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller is no stranger to long odds.
It's an incredible story: Conceiving a child less than two years after battling ovarian cancer. But Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller is no stranger to long odds.
Monday, April 15 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-04-15 19:12:53 GMT
Free meningitis vaccinations will be available beginning Monday at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's pharmacies in West Hollywood and Hollywood and its Men's Wellness Center in East Hollywood.
Free meningitis vaccinations will be available beginning Monday at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's pharmacies in West Hollywood and Hollywood and its Men's Wellness Center in East Hollywood.
Monday, April 15 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-04-15 18:53:57 GMT
Kobe wasting no time choosing surgery Saturday for a '3rd rupture.' Bryant called it the most disappointing injury of his career "by far. We worked so hard to put ourselves in position and control our fate."
Kobe wasting no time choosing surgery Saturday for a '3rd rupture.' Bryant called it the most disappointing injury of his career "by far. We worked so hard to put ourselves in position and control our fate."
Monday, April 15 2013 1:26 PM EDT2013-04-15 17:26:57 GMT
He's a former distance runner, triathlete and ironman competitor and has written several books. Including the primal blueprint, which incorporates aspects of the popular ‘paleolithic diet.'
He's a former distance runner, triathlete and ironman competitor and has written several books. Including the primal blueprint, which incorporates aspects of the popular ‘paleolithic diet.'
Monday, April 15 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-04-15 15:31:51 GMT
Officials say a 33-year-old man who was sickened by bacterial meningitis earlier this week has died amid warnings to sexually active gay men about the deadly strain of illness.
Officials say a 33-year-old man who was sickened by bacterial meningitis earlier this week has died amid warnings to sexually active gay men about the deadly strain of illness.
Thursday, April 11 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-04-12 00:28:58 GMT
Uterine fibroids are the leading causes of hysterectomies and a common cause of complications in pregnancy. Dr. Bruce Clucas from UCLA Medical Center talks about new technology to help.
Uterine fibroids are the leading causes of hysterectomies and a common cause of complications in pregnancy. Dr. Bruce Clucas from UCLA Medical Center talks about new technology to help.
Monday, April 8 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-04-08 15:39:30 GMT
The flu has been going around for months, and now that a few cases of the bird flu have been reported in china, the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention have issued an advisory to help doctors.
The flu has been going around for months, and now that a few cases of the bird flu have been reported in china, the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention have issued an advisory to help doctors.
Thursday, April 4 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-04-04 23:35:01 GMT
According to researchers in Japan, men whose full head of hair is beginning to thin are more likely to have heart problems. In fact, balding men are 32 percent more likely to have coronary heart disease.
According to researchers in Japan, men whose full head of hair is beginning to thin are more likely to have heart problems. In fact, balding men are 32 percent more likely to have coronary heart disease.
Wednesday, April 3 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-04-03 19:17:57 GMT
With the search underway for missing hikers in Orange County its important to remember even an easy hike can turn dangerous or deadly if you're unprepared with no means of communication.
With the search underway for missing hikers in Orange County its important to remember even an easy hike can turn dangerous or deadly if you're unprepared with no means of communication.
Thursday, March 28 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-03-28 22:02:13 GMT
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.
Critical clues to understanding who is at the greatest risk for particular types of cancer may be found in "spelling mistakes" contained in a person's DNA.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-03-28 01:07:31 GMT
It's a story that reaffirms what is good about people. Where someone goes out of his way to do what might seem at the time as a small thing, but it turns out to be big.
It's a story that reaffirms what is good about people. Where someone goes out of his way to do what might seem at the time as a small thing, but it turns out to be big.
Monday, March 25 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-03-25 15:37:23 GMT
Coffee is actually good for you...no really, just enjoy in moderation. Doctor Sonu Ahluwalia talks about that and some of the other medical topics making the news.
Coffee is actually good for you...no really, just enjoy in moderation. Doctor Sonu Ahluwalia talks about that and some of the other medical topics making the news.
Friday, March 22 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-03-22 22:19:51 GMT
A 57-year old Latino man suffering from pulmonary fibrosis said his life changed after undergoing the first surgery in the U.S. for an experimental "breathing lung" transplant.
A 57-year old Latino man suffering from pulmonary fibrosis said his life changed after undergoing the first surgery in the U.S. for an experimental "breathing lung" transplant.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.
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