http://www.king5.com/health RSS Feed for KING - Health en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:27:43 GMT 2009-11-06T02:27:43Z en-us http://www.king5.com/health/Washingtons-first-patient-to-get-new-wireless-pacemaker-69314202.html WiFi seems to be everywhere these days: at coffee shops, hotels, even busses. Now pacemakers have joined the club - sort of. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:27:43 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Washingtons-first-patient-to-get-new-wireless-pacemaker-69314202.html 2009-11-06T02:27:43Z http://www.king5.com/health/Which-kind-of-thermometer-works-best-for-kids-68904547.html When it comes to measuring a fever, there are many different kinds of thermometers, is one better than the other? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:50:00 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Which-kind-of-thermometer-works-best-for-kids-68904547.html 2009-11-05T18:50:00Z http://www.king5.com/health/Stress-epidemic-threatens-to-put-parents-and-kids-at-risk-68919012.html It may be no shock to learn americans are stressed out, but in the latest snapshot from the American Psychological Association, the annual stress survey, has some surprises, especially for parents. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:57:31 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Stress-epidemic-threatens-to-put-parents-and-kids-at-risk-68919012.html 2009-11-04T01:57:31Z http://www.king5.com/health/Depression-may-make-flu-worse-for-pregnant-women-68643252.html Pregnant women are in the high risk group for swine flu complications. Now a new study finds that another condition can make matters even worse. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:47:40 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Depression-may-make-flu-worse-for-pregnant-women-68643252.html 2009-11-04T00:47:40Z http://www.king5.com/health/Vancouver-2010---Preparing-for-H1N1-69243187.html One of British Columbia's top doctors is emphatic, saying, "The Games will not be interrupted by H1N1 in Vancouver." Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:06:53 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Vancouver-2010---Preparing-for-H1N1-69243187.html 2009-11-05T02:06:53Z http://www.king5.com/health/Swine-flu-can-kill-young-old-alike--68973997.html A new study contradicts the idea that the elderly are somewhat immune from swine flu. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:45:52 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Swine-flu-can-kill-young-old-alike--68973997.html 2009-11-04T01:45:52Z http://www.king5.com/health/Pint-sized-robots-helping-babies-with-mobility-problems-67754157.html Researchers at the University of Delaware have customized kid-sized robots that put babies with mobility problems on the move. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:24:39 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Pint-sized-robots-helping-babies-with-mobility-problems-67754157.html 2009-10-31T01:24:39Z http://www.king5.com/health/Pain-free-stend-now-available-68339242.html Removing the catheter after a stent procedure has been a painful process, requiring days of recovery. But not any more. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:37:35 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Pain-free-stend-now-available-68339242.html 2009-11-01T21:37:35Z http://www.king5.com/health/Tamiflu-not-right-for-everyone-67367612.html Patients with swine flu have been surprised that doctors are often reluctant to prescribe Tamiflu. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:06:40 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Tamiflu-not-right-for-everyone-67367612.html 2009-10-30T01:06:40Z http://www.king5.com/health/Mammogram-van-offering-free-screenings-for-women-67210617.html It's important to keep close tabs on your health. That's why KING 5 is teaming up with the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance to provide no-cost mammograms for women who don't have health insurance. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:37:44 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Mammogram-van-offering-free-screenings-for-women-67210617.html 2009-10-29T20:37:44Z