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 2009, WFSB; Hartford, CT Health News WFSB.com 60 http://www.wfsb.com/health/21542368/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21542368 true http://www.wfsb.com/2007/1010/14312664.jpg Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders struggled Friday for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, weighing fresh concessions to abortion opponents and working to ease concerns among Hispanic holdouts. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:50:27 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21541082/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21541082 true http://www.wfsb.com/2007/1011/14319733.jpg Only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it, according to a new national poll released Friday. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:34:10 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21541940/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21541940 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/0305/18864374.jpg President Barack Obama plans to personally lobby for a health care overhaul bill in a visit to Capitol Hill on Saturday, the White House says. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:51:45 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21533532/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21533532 true http://www.wfsb.com/2008/1208/18227788.jpg House Democrats acknowledged they don't yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote until Sunday or early next week. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:12:29 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21539496/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21539496 true http://www.wfsb.com/2008/1119/18015604.jpg Researchers take a closer look at the supposed anti-cancer properties of green tea. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:47:55 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21536825/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21536825 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/0416/19195138.jpg President Barack Obama is pushing back a trip to Capitol Hill aimed at discussing the proposed health care overhaul with lawmakers. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:38:01 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21529121/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21529121 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/0428/19311492.jpg The World Health Organization's flu chief said the swine flu virus has now become the predominant flu strain worldwide. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:52:44 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21529038/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21529038 true http://www.wfsb.com/2007/0123/10822849.jpg Two common medications may have an affect on asthma. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:49:21 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21527610/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21527610 true http://www.wfsb.com/2006/0526/9280415.jpg You're afraid your cancer is back, and a health insurance company just turned you down. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:18:24 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21522679/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21522679 true http://www.wfsb.com/2007/1010/14312664.jpg President Barack Obama trumpeted two major endorsements for his health overhaul push Thursday as House Democratic leaders pushed toward a vote Saturday on the far-reaching legislation remaking the U.S. health care system. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:48:26 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21520200/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21520200 true http://www.wfsb.com/2006/0324/8235950.jpg The Food and Drug Administration is launching a program to try and prevent millions of accidental drug overdoses that occur each year. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:30:34 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21510737/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21510737 true http://www.wfsb.com/2008/0920/17520397.jpg AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials tell The Associated Press. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:25:56 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21518796/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21518796 true http://www.wfsb.com/2008/1208/18227878.jpg Tests with bowls of ice cream show that those who eat more slowly feel more full, so they're less likely to eat too much. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:08:10 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21511588/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21511588 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/1105/21525489.jpg On Wednesday, nurses at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London overwhelmingly voted in support of a strike. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:48:01 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21536832/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21536832 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/1105/21535296.jpg A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. It's when a blow to the head literally jolts and jostles the brain. Knowing the warning signs could prove vital. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:57:34 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21526296/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21526296 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/1104/21525058.jpg Consumer Reports found 19 name brand canned foods contain the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:35:29 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21514960/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21514960 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/1104/21514489.jpg Quinnipiac University has opened an isolation room on campus for students to be sent if they begin to come down with flu-like symptoms. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:45:15 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21496819/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21496819 Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell is urging federal health officials to release a second round of anti-viral medications from the Strategic National Stockpile as cases of swine flu mount. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:34:53 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21496479/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21496479 true http://www.wfsb.com/2006/1024/10144407.jpg A New York meat company has recalled almost 546,000 pounds of ground beef because, according to health officials, contaminated meat has caused illness, including in Connecticut, and one death. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:13:59 EST http://www.wfsb.com/education/21495515/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21495515 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/1103/21502680.jpg Students across the state head back to class after concerns over H1N1 shut down several schools. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:22:48 EST http://www.wfsb.com/health/21480000/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21480000 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/1030/21481244.jpg Visitors to William Backus Hospital and its outlying facilities have more restrictions to adhere to if they want to go visit a patient there. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:51:45 EDT http://www.wfsb.com/education/21467932/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21467932 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/1029/21470128.jpg Community Health Center has opened a new site at Middletown High School on Thursday to offer medical and mental health care. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:58:24 EDT http://www.wfsb.com/video/21458419/index.html urn:ibsys:content:21458419 true http://www.wfsb.com/2009/1029/21458420.jpg A doctor answered viewers questions about the H1N1 flu. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:51:18 EDT