Dr. Krista - How to dispose of old/unwanted/expired medications
How to dispose of old/unwanted/expired medications Why is there a concern? -Some compounds in medications are cause for concern -Estrogens cause changes in organisms - Sedatives can alter the nervous system
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Fox In Your Corner Medical Report
 Cardiac CT Study
If you ever have chest pain this story is for you. About five to six million people are evaluated in hospital emergency rooms every year for chest pain symptoms and only 30% of patients admitted to a hospital for chest pain are found to have symptoms that are heart-related. Four In Your Corner's Patrick Nolan explains in this Four In Your Corner Medical Report.
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Search for better ways to determine breast cancer risk
Breast cancer has touched Teresa Marrandino's life. She's fighting back by participating in the 'Beam' study. Its aim: find ways to identify who's at risk for developing the disease.
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New device helps to repair dead brain cells
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Dr. Krista - Tips to protect against Salmonella
SALMONELLA POISONING - What is it? Salmonella - bacterial infection Recent outbreak - Salmonella subtype Typhimurium - over 50 people in 25 states affected, mostly by water frogs (including African Dwarf
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Fracture putty giving new hope to soldiers and civilians
The team at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston developed a fracture "putty" named the "Bio Nano Scaffold."
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Medical Report
New laser fighting breast tumors
Dr. Dowlat has pioneered a less invasive alternative treatment called Novilase. It uses infrared laser energy.
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Medical Report: Re hydrating sick kids
It's a simple shot of an enzyme called Hylenex, given between the shoulders where the kids can't see it. It allows fluids to be given under the skin without having to tap into a vein.
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Dr. Krista - Gardasil for Boys
Dr. Krista Zivkovic explains the benefits of Gardasil in protecting boys and young men from HPV.
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Strengthen your back...without pain
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Medical Report
New "hot" shot to get rid of wrinkles
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Dr. Krista - Tips to stay healthy when traveling
Dr. Krista offers some helpful hints when traveling to stay healthy for the holidays.
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Mammogram confusion with new research
A government task force now says most women do not need a mammogram in their 40s, even though it's recommended by the American Cancer Society.
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Medical Report
The smart laser to freshen up your face
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Medical Report
Invisible hearing aids
The new breakthrough invisible hearing aid that has fellow doctors rushing to hear the good news.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Peeling away pimples
Acne can be traumatic at any age. But the good news is some acne can be cleared up with a common facial treatment.
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Medical Report: How your brain "sees"
Ever react defensively to something flying at you before you actually see it, as if your brain has seen something before your eyes do? Now, new research confirms that this does happen, without us even knowing it.
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VMAT Radiation
Traditional radiation therapy can be harmful to healthy cells near cancerous tumors. But now, an experimental radiation treatment promises to deliver a higher and more targeted dose of radiation. Patrick shows you how it works.
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Medical Report: Tips for Sexy Sensible shoes
Patrick shows you some great tips to find sexy shoes and save your feet the worry and wear.
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Medical Report: Swine flu tips for the elderly
What you need to know about Swine flu and how it affects the elderly.
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Medical Report: Sleeve Gastrectomy
If you're looking into surgery to lose weight, doctors have one more option up their sleeve. Patrick shows you the new procedure that's faster and less complicated than gastric bypass.
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Wants to know: Plenty of Swine flu vaccines going to inmates
They have one thousand vaccinations, more than enough for any high risk inmates...so why not share?
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Long lines for Swine flu vaccine in SWFL
Since there is a limited amount of the H-1-N-1 vaccines, only certain people are allowed to get it. Plenty of people who fit the criteria showed up for the first vaccine clinic in Lee County. A long
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Medical Report: Swine Flu Vaccines in Charlotte County
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Swine Flu vaccine in jail
There aren't enough swine flu vaccinations for most of us but there are plenty for inmates in the Lee County jail.
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SWFL Middle School Student tests positive for tuberculosis
Some parents now deciding whether to have their children tested for tuberculosis.
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Swine flu test problems
He took a swine flu test three times...and tested negative every time.
"He continued to get sicker and sicker and eventually was finally diagnosed with influenza. He started on medication, but at that
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Breaking down the Baucus Healthcare Bill
The future of your health care: That's the most important topic in Washington DC! But, what's in this proposal, and what's the bottom line for you? Patrick Nolan breaks it down.
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Cape Coral ER expanding to help with waiting times
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Health Care study says: You will be paying more
On the web the attacks on this new insurance study come fast and furious.
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Day 3: Digging for health care answers from Connie Mack
Fox 4 anchor Patrick Nolan is back on the case, digging for answers, after unemployed, uninsured viewer tried the list...and nobody could help.
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T-scan bite test that could cure your headaches
We all experience pain differently and finding what's causing it isn't always easy. In fact, what sometimes what seems like a medical problem may actually be a job for the dentist.
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Fox 4 getting you health care answers from Connie Mack
Fox 4 anchor Patrick Nolan spent the day on the phone to see if they'll talk to you, or at least help you get the health care you need.
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Swine flu vaccine fears in SW Florida
The swine flu is already pulsing through Southwest Florida...and the vaccine is not far behind. Find out why residents are worried the vaccine may not be safe.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Finding ER Wait Times online
This isn't a sight you see in too many emergency rooms, no one's waiting.
Jerome Hanrahan: "This is my second time here and both times in the ER, I've passed through the ER very rapidly, there was very
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
New sleep apnea adjuster an alternative to treatment
We're focusing on snoring in this Four In Your Corner Medical Report.
If you or someone you know snores, there's a chance the cause is sleep apnea. You basically stop breathing, and your body causes you
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Balance therapy to help with dizzy spells
Finding out why you lose your balance can be tricky. Now there's new technology that helps nail down the culprit so you can treat it.
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Fort Myers
A ray of hope in Naples family murders: More help for victims
It's hard to imagine anything positive coming from the Damas family tragedy. But the attention is making more domestic violence victims come forward.
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Predicting transplant rejection before it happens
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Curing Spasms
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Girth and Birth Control
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Medical Report: Fitness you wear
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Medical Report: Chemo bath
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How to prevent and treat diaper rash
I'm focusing on your baby in this Four In Your Corner Medical Report. More specifically: How to prevent and treat diaper rash. It's a lot simpler than you might think.
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Medical Report: Fall Flu
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Medical Report: Swine flu in college
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Breast Cancer Vaccine?
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer, right behind lung cancer, and scientists still haven't come up with a cure. But a promising new study could end up with a vaccine to prevent it.
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Medical Alert: Alli liver damage reports
A 4 In Your Corner Medical Alert: If you're using the non-prescription weight loss drug Alli. The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of liver damage in patients taking the drug.
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Bio Identical Hormone therapy for menopause
You might have heard about bioidentical hormones. While they have a 'natural' claim, they're still steeped in controversy. Take the case of Marsee Israel was floored when menopause took off in her late 40's.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Seeing is believing - Macular degeneration
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Menstrual Magic
Patrick focuses on a sensitive subject in this 4 In Your Corner Medical Report: a woman's time of the month. He shows you the study that could help women with irregular cycles ... and why it may help some of them lose weight!
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Medical News April 15th 2009
Track the days Medical News with Patrick Nolan.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Rotator cuff repair
If you're thinking about surgery to fix a bad shoulder you may be putting it off because the recovery time is too long for your busy lifestyle. Now, there's a new technique is changing that and Patrick Nolan shows you how it works in this 4 In Your Corner Medical Report.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Brain injury program
If you or someone you know has ever had a brain injury, then you know it can take weeks, months, even years of dedicated rehabilitation. But as Patrick Nolan shows you in this 4 In Your Corner Medical, learning everything all over again can be done with hard work and determination.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
iBOT - total control wheelchair
The iBOT gives new independence to people who rely on wheelchairs to get around. Patrick Nolan visited an iBOT training session to find out what it takes to drive one and he has all the details in this 4 In Your Corner Medical Report.
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New Celiac hope and treatment to help stay gluten-free
Imagine your body attacking itself because you had wheat toast for breakfast. That's exactly what happens to people with Celiac disease. Traditionally, a strict diet has been the only way to keep it in check. In this 4 In Your Corner Medical Report, Patrick shows you how a promising new treatment could give patients new hope and a new appetite.
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Mushrooms, green tea may lower breast cancer risk
Want to reduce your risk of breast cancer?? Two things to add to your grocery list: green tea and mushrooms.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Web weight loss
The majority of the U.S. population is considered either overweight or obese. For most people, the weight gain is gradual, about one or two pounds a year. Now there's a new and surprising way to shed those pounds as Patrick Nolan explains in this 4 In Your Corner Medical Report.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
TOPS spinal fix
When back and leg pain becomes disabling, some patients turn to spinal fusion as a solution. Now there's new, less heavy-duty alternative and Patrick Nolan shows you how it works in this 4 In Your Corner Medical Report.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Room
Taking kids to the E.R.
No one knows the emergency room better than the doctor. Patrick Nolan is offering some tips to help make the decision easier when it comes to your kids and emergency treatment in this 4 In Your Corner Medical Report.
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4 In Your Corner Medical Report
Y Diabetes - cheaper treatment
Studies have shown that individual diet and exercise support can help people fight diabetes, but that kind of individualized coaching is pricey and can be time consuming. Now, there's a new program cuts cost and time and Patrick Nolan is showing your how it works in this 4 In Your Corner Medical Report.
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