list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.theindychannel.com/rss/index.html for more information. TheIndyChannel.com - Health Health Health http://www.theindychannel.com/health_old/index.html en-us Copyright 2010, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc Health TheIndyChannel.com 60 More Than 50 Hoosiers Involved In Birth Control Lawsuits http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22505260/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22505260 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2010/0209/22507222.jpg The Indiana lawsuits against the makers of Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella will likely become part of class-action suit. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:17:13 EST Most Smokers Quit Cold Turkey http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22508105/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22508105 true http://www.theindychannel.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 Freeney Touts Healing Powers Of Oxygen http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22466623/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22466623 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2010/0202/22414080.jpg The Colts' Dwight Freeney is hoping to heal a torn ligament faster with treatments of oxygen. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:31:38 EST Hoosiers React To Debunked Autism Vaccine Link http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22417186/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22417186 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2010/0203/22419004.jpg Riley Hospital for Children and a parent of an autistic child say they never bought into research that linked autism with immunizations. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 06:53:22 EST Mama's Got A Brand New Bag http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22379798/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22379798 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2010/0129/22378864.jpg Many hospitals are now sending new moms home with breast-feeding goodies, instead of formula bags. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:05:29 EST St. Vincent Buys Bankrupt Hospital's Assets http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22409510/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22409510 St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon is buying the assets of another southern Indiana hospital that sought bankruptcy protection last year. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:08:19 EST Health Dept. Pleads With Hoosiers To Get H1N1 Shots http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22344609/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22344609 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2010/0126/22344324.jpg The Marion County Health Department is again stressing the importance of H1N1 vaccinations in a series of smaller public clinics. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:48:54 EST Ind. Doctor: Birth Weight Figures Need More Study http://www.theindychannel.com/video/22317925/index.html urn:ibsys:content:22317925 http://www.theindychannel.com/2010/0122/22317926.jpg A study that found birth weights are declining in the United States need more evaluation, an Indiana doctor says. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:09:50 EST Workers Urged To Set Health Goals, Or Pay More http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22219305/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22219305 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2010/0112/22219931.jpg Indiana University employees will get a discount on their health insurance for undergoing health screenings and meeting objectives starting next year. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:44:32 EST H1N1 Could Hit Different Groups In Spring http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22142135/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22142135 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2009/1222/22038832.jpg Health officials say the H1N1 virus may come back with a vengeance in the spring. Tue, 5 Jan 2010 18:56:25 EST Hoosiers Get 70,000 Doses Of Recalled H1N1 Vaccine http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22047065/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22047065 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2009/1014/21291462.jpg Indiana health officials said about 70,000 doses of a recalled H1N1 vaccine have already been used in the state. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:34:26 EST Hundreds Turn Out For H1N1 Shots At IU http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22038065/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22038065 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2009/1222/22038832.jpg Indiana University's Bloomington campus is offering H1N1 vaccines for free for all faculty, staff and students. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:19:36 EST Rare Illness Threatens Homeless, Aid Workers http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22028789/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22028789 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2009/1221/22028867.jpg A rare strain of Tuberculosis has been found among eight homeless men in Indianapolis. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:06:55 EST Study: Half Of Sexually Active Girls Get Infections http://www.theindychannel.com/health/21980739/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21980739 Indiana University researchers say half of all urban teenage girls may get one or more sexually transmitted infections within two years of becoming sexually active. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:26:26 EST The Botax? Some Call Nip/Tuck Levy Sexist http://www.theindychannel.com/health/21799754/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21799754 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2009/0415/19187152.jpg A proposed 5 percent tax on elective plastic surgery procedures raises ire among some Indiana doctors. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:24:16 EST No New H1N1 Deaths Reported As Flu Subsides In Indiana http://www.theindychannel.com/health/21794595/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21794595 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2009/1109/21561263.jpg State officials say there were no new H1N1-related deaths reported within the last week. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:48:16 EST Activists Spar Over Abortion Provisions In Reform Bill http://www.theindychannel.com/health/21789870/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21789870 true http://www.theindychannel.com/2009/1203/21791170.jpg The issue of abortion takes center stage in the health care reform debate. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 20:21:20 EST Give Yourself A Great Massage http://www.theindychannel.com/new-years-resolutions/14345058/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:14359703 true http://www.theindychannel.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 Calculate Your Heart Disease Risk http://www.theindychannel.com/healthy-heart/22402614/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22402738 true http://www.theindychannel.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 Older Moms More Likely To Have Autistic Kids? http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22497150/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22497150 true http://www.theindychannel.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 Mumps Outbreak Hits Orthodox Jews http://www.theindychannel.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 Smokers More Likely To Give Kids HPV Shot http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22496349/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22496349 true http://www.theindychannel.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 10 Ways You Can Help Prevent Stroke http://www.theindychannel.com/health/22500654/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22500654 true http://www.theindychannel.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