WAGT - News - Health http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health RSS Feed for WAGT-1 - News - Health en-us Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:35:06 GMT FDA will establish office in China http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/31121679.html Food and Drug Administration officials say the agency will establish its first office in China before the end of the year. Doubling of Vitamin D for children is urged http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/30895884.html The country’s leading group of pediatricians is recommending that children receive double the usually suggested amount of vitamin D because of evidence that it might help prevent serious diseases. Cervical Cancer vaccination rate at 25 percent for teen girls http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/30697499.html Federal health officials say about one in four teenage girls have gotten the vaccine that prevents cervical cancer. Medicaid expansion debated http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/30663724.html Political differences may keep thousands of poor children from getting health care that was approved for them. Augusta blood centers in urgent need http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/30653099.html “Urgent.” That's how the Shepeard Community Blood Center is describing their need for blood. Augusta blood center in urgent need of donors http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/30625704.html Shepeard Community Blood Center, is asking all healthy individuals with Type O Negative and Type B Negative blood to donate as soon as possible. Virtual colonoscopy is as effective as traditional method, but does not remove polyps http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/30622354.html What's better for colon cancer screening, an invasive colonoscopy or a noninvasive virtual colonography? Breast cancer walk scheduled for Oct. 18 http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/30566974.html You can help fight breast cancer by participating in University Hospital's 8th Annual Miracle Walk. Vaccine lawsuit moves forward http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/30545244.html An Atlanta couple will be allowed to file suit after claiming a vaccine caused brain damage to their son. Microwave meals could make you sick if not cooked thoroughly http://www.nbcaugusta.com/news/health/30539814.html Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick if it's not done properly.