http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health RSS Feed for WWNY - News - For Your Health en-us Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:43:24 GMT 2010-03-18T22:43:24Z en-us http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/88464852.html Detecting breast cancer early greatly increases a woman's chances of survival and that's why it's so important for women to be vigilant when it comes to their health. Self-exams and mammograms are key weapons in the battle against the disease. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:43:24 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/88464852.html 2010-03-18T22:43:24Z http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/87403027.html On the positive side, Claudette Mainville went into the Samaritan Medical Center operating room with a good prognosis, but the truth of the matter is that cancer patients never can be certain of the outcome. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:20:40 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/87403027.html 2010-03-12T00:20:40Z http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/86392642.html Pretty much all of us know someone who has had breast cancer. On this week's For Your Health, we meet a local teacher who's sharing her experience in the hopes of helping others. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:57:46 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/86392642.html 2010-03-04T23:57:46Z http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/85473537.html Reality Check, a state funded group that actively fights the promotion of smoking, has set its sights on movies and magazines. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:10:36 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/85473537.html 2010-02-26T13:10:36Z http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/84719192.html This week on For Your Health, mothers-to-be can can receive information about safe and healthy pregnancies via text messages. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:49:18 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/84719192.html 2010-02-18T23:49:18Z http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/84145882.html Lewis County General Hospital and Lowville Academy are joining forces to raise money for the American Heart Association. As 7 News reporter Cindy Habeeb tells us on this week's For Your Health, students literally jumped right in. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:38:23 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/84145882.html 2010-02-11T23:38:23Z http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/83662852.html In this week's 'For Your Health' Cindy Habeeb tells us about a little machine that can make a big difference when it comes to heart problems. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:53:26 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/83662852.html 2010-02-05T20:53:26Z http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/82974522.html This week on For Your Health, education designed to fill health care jobs in the north country. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:11:10 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/82974522.html 2010-01-29T00:11:10Z http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/82289637.html Knee replacement surgery may be more common than you think. The North Country Orthopaedic Group does close to 350 of them a year and recently the doctor became the patient. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:46:48 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/82289637.html 2010-01-21T23:46:48Z http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/81529992.html This week on For Your Health, New York City is leading a nationwide effort to encourage Americans to cut down on sodium. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:05 GMT http://www.wwnytv.com/news/health/for-your-health/81529992.html 2010-01-15T00:00:05Z