http://www.king5.com/health RSS Feed for KING - Health en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 03:16:35 GMT 2013-05-23T03:16:35Z en-us http://www.king5.com/health/For-Marilyn-McKenna-healthy-living-is-about-self-care-208490831.html Six years ago, McKenna, the wife of former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna, decided she was tired of being obese. The mother of four had lap band surgery and lost 120 pounds. She's kept the weight off by changing her lifestyle. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:25 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/For-Marilyn-McKenna-healthy-living-is-about-self-care-208490831.html 2013-05-22T15:59:25Z http://www.king5.com/health/Calcium-supplements-linked-to-longer-lifespan-in-women-208596591.html The latest scientific research on calcium supplements indicates they could increase lifespan in women. Thu, 23 May 2013 03:06:15 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Calcium-supplements-linked-to-longer-lifespan-in-women-208596591.html 2013-05-23T03:06:15Z http://www.king5.com/health/Why-ADHD-may-increase-risk-for-obesity-208490681.html Obesity affects 17 percent of children and childhood obesity remains an important risk factor for obesity in adulthood, according to Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, a practicing pediatrician at The Everett Clinic. Thu, 23 May 2013 03:16:35 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Why-ADHD-may-increase-risk-for-obesity-208490681.html 2013-05-23T03:16:35Z http://www.king5.com/health/Portland-rejects-water-fluoridation-208543891.html With more than 80 percent of the expected ballots counted late Tuesday night, the Multnomah County election website showed the fluoride proposal failing, 60 percent to 40 percent. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:18:56 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Portland-rejects-water-fluoridation-208543891.html 2013-05-22T20:18:56Z http://www.king5.com/health/Warmer-weather-raises-drowning-risk-in-cold-waters-208390161.html Memorial Day weekend is just ahead and summer isn’t far behind. As the temperatures rise, so does the risk of drowning. Some experts share advice on how to keep kids safe in the water. Wed, 22 May 2013 03:16:22 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Warmer-weather-raises-drowning-risk-in-cold-waters-208390161.html 2013-05-22T03:16:22Z http://www.king5.com/health/Study--202443551.html Washington's Death with Dignity Law remains a conflicting issue for doctor's at Seattle's Cancer Care Alliance. Find out how they've been dealing with the law, now four years old. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:58:45 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Study--202443551.html 2013-04-14T00:58:45Z http://www.king5.com/health/Polish-man-gets-quick-face-transplant-after-injury--208552661.html A 33-year-old Polish man received a face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident, in what his doctors said Wednesday is the fastest time frame to date for such an operation. It was Poland's first face transplant. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:05:56 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Polish-man-gets-quick-face-transplant-after-injury--208552661.html 2013-05-22T21:05:56Z http://www.king5.com/health/Dairy-artificial-sweeteners-to-milk-208303441.html Milk producers are petitioning the FDA to allow them to use zero-calorie sweeteners like Aspartame and Saccharin -- ingredients used in drinks like diet sodas. Dieticians are strongly against it. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:47:12 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Dairy-artificial-sweeteners-to-milk-208303441.html 2013-05-21T15:47:12Z http://www.king5.com/health/Rowing-offers-low-impact-exercise-for-all-ages-208355501.html Rowing is a sport someone can do for a long time. It's low impact and you get out what you put in. Lake Union Crew, which was founded in 1998, teaches people of all ages. Even adults in their 80s are competing. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:38 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Rowing-offers-low-impact-exercise-for-all-ages-208355501.html 2013-05-22T16:00:38Z http://www.king5.com/health/Gear-important-consideration-for-outdoor-exercise-208498551.html Getting fit in our Northwest weather involves some equipment to stay dry and warm much of the year. You should consider your footwear and clothing before you head outside to workout. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:58:53 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Gear-important-consideration-for-outdoor-exercise-208498551.html 2013-05-22T15:58:53Z