list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.wfsb.com/rss/index.html for more information. Health News Health http://www.wfsb.com/health/index.html en-us Copyright 2010, WFSB; Hartford, CT Health News WFSB.com 60 http://www.wfsb.com/health/22508105/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22508105 true http://www.wfsb.com/2007/1005/14277354.jpg A study finds that most smokers who kick the habit do it without patches or nicotine gum. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:40:29 EST http://www.wfsb.com/new-years-resolutions/14345058/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:14359703 true http://www.wfsb.com/2007/1017/14359846.jpg Having a hard time relaxing? Find out how to soothe your nerves and body with these great massage tips. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:51:31 EST http://www.wfsb.com/healthy-heart/22402614/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22402738 true http://www.wfsb.com/2010/0201/22402652.jpg Are you at risk for heart disease? Use this calculator to find out. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:40:37 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22497150/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22497150 true http://www.wfsb.com/2010/0122/22311745.jpg A woman's chance of having a child with autism increase substantially as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than 5 million births finds. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:04:22 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22488477/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22488477 More than 300 people have been diagnosed with the mumps in suburban New York. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:30:57 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22496349/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22496349 true http://www.wfsb.com/2006/0907/9803046.jpg People who use tobacco are generally less likely to be in favor of vaccines, a study says. But a cervical cancer vaccine for young girls is different. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:51:52 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22500654/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22500654 true http://www.wfsb.com/2008/1208/18229151.jpg Helping older people control their blood pressure, diet and stress levels can help keep them from suffering a stroke. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:08:48 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22349698/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22349698 true http://www.wfsb.com/2010/0126/22348602.jpg A New London man is in the middle of a battle to survive. The 31-year-old father is in desperate need of a new heart but he and his wife are having to fight the economy along with his medical problems. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:36:26 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22413770/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22413770 Connecticut public health officials say a manufacturer is recalling its H1N1 vaccine because of a lack of potency. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:13:38 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22400069/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22400069 true http://www.wfsb.com/2010/0202/22415734.jpg Hundreds of people without medical insurance are expected to take advantage of a free health care clinic being offered in Hartford. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:32:12 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22360147/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22360147 true http://www.wfsb.com/2010/0127/22359732.jpg Two leading state senators say they have counterparts on both sides of the aisle working to restore a licensed practical nursing program cut by Gov. Jodi Rell. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:14:51 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22320296/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22320296 true http://www.wfsb.com/2010/0123/22320582.jpg Hartford Hospital has been ordered to pay $1.5 million to the family of a woman who died in the emergency room, according to the lawyer of the woman’s family. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:30:39 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22315956/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22315956 true http://www.wfsb.com/2010/0122/22317449.jpg With a well documented shortage of licensed practical nurses in Connecticut, state lawmakers scramble to save a program that trains LPNs. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:41:13 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22267080/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22267080 true http://www.wfsb.com/2010/0118/22267770.jpg Medical help is making its way to Haiti, with nurses from Lawrence and Memorial Hospital leaving Monday night with supplies and skill. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:05:24 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22244942/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22244942 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/0924/21105427.jpg Johnson & Johnson issued a massive recall Friday of over-the-counter drugs including Tylenol, Motrin and St. Joseph's aspirin because of a moldy smell that has made people sick. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:18:23 EST http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-edge/ urn:ibsys:content:22120930 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 17:31:51 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/22074471/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22074471 Rep. Rosa DeLauro released a statement on the recent E. coli outbreak and beef recall on Monday calling it "completely preventable." Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:07:50 EST