New options for breast cancer surgery
CHICAGO — Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are changing the way these operations are done, giving women more options, faster treatment, smaller scars, fewer side effects and better cosmetic results.
Summer is time to recharge kids' batteries
Summer is synonymous with long days, new friendships and fun experiences that last a lifetime. Kids are excited to get a long break from school work, relax on the couch and just veg out.
Preemies rock to live music therapy
CHICAGO — As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.
Free Pilates class offered to cancer patients, survivors
WALLA WALLA — A free Pilates class for cancer patients and survivors will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. starting June 12 at the lobby of the Providence St. Mary Regional Cancer Center, 401 W. Poplar St.
Support group for PAP machine users to meet
WALLA WALLA — Providence St. Mary Medical Center will host a free positive airway pressure users support group 6-7 p.m. May 22 at the Center, Level 1, Mother Joseph Room, 401 W. Poplar St.
Intestinal bacteria linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems
One of the fascinating things about science is that new things are always turning up.
Misdiagnosis more common than drug errors, wrong-site surgery
Until it happened to him, Itzhak Brook, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Georgetown University School of Medicine, didn’t think much about the problem of misdiagnosis.
Wearable robots lighter, more portable
CHICAGO — When Michael Gore stands, it’s a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, Gore was paralyzed from the waist down in a workplace accident, yet he rises from his wheelchair to his full 6-foot-2-inches and walks across the room with help from a lightweight wearable robot.
Too much salt is bad; too little?
WASHINGTON — While high salt intake increases the risk of heart disease in the general public, a new study says the health effects are less clear when salt consumption is reduced to below daily amounts recommended.
Validity found in 'you are what you eat' statement
In my younger years I worked as an officer in juvenile detention facility. With overcrowded conditions, the job of keeping an eye on the 6- to 16-year-olds had its challenges.
Age is never an excuse to not exercise
Too old to exercise? Never!
Benefits of personal trainer can last long time
Many things are beneficial in our lives, few as life extending as physical activity.
Good bacteria can kick out cavity-causers
The search for the Holy Grail in dentistry has been to find a vaccine for cavities.
Film to address domestic violence prevention
The Walla Walla County Health Department will sponsor three showings of “Sin by Silence” this month.
Activities fill YMCA Spring Round Up
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla YMCA is encouraging parents to round up their posse and bring the herd to the YMCA’s Spring Round Up on May 19 . This free event will take place at the YMCA from 1-4 p.m.
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