ksdk.com
Sponsored by:
HomeSkip Navigation Links > News > Healthbeat

Healthbeat

UPDATED: Three St. Louis veterans test positive for hepatitis

UPDATED: Three St. Louis veterans test positive for hepatitis

Three veterans treated at the St. Louis VA Medical Center's dental clinic have tested positive for hepatitis, and further testing will try to determine if inadequately sterilized dental equipment is to blame.

New initiative to get more minorities for medical trials

New initiative to get more minorities for medical trials

Medical oncologist Dr. Sandra Swain is leading a new initiative at Washington Hospital Center to recruit more African American patients in trials.

Addicted to tanning beds

Addicted to tanning beds

Tanning beds, reflector blankets and roasting in the sun.

Deborah Bonelli of East Meadow, New York has done it all.

"I'm addicted," she admits. "I do like that little glow."

Toddler is 2nd to die from mosquito-borne disease

Toddler is 2nd to die from mosquito-borne disease

Gulf coast health officials are urging residents to use mosquito repellant after a second death from Eastern equine encephalitis this month.

Advertisement

More Health News
Advertisement