Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:42:57 GMT
DOVER, Del. (AP)- The state Senate has unanimously approved a bill encouraging people to report alcohol and drug overdoses without fear of being prosecuted. The so-called Good Samaritan bill receivedMore
The Delaware Senate has unanimously approved a bill encouraging people to report alcohol and drug overdoses without fear of being prosecuted.More
It's not just bank accounts and Twitter feeds that need protection from hackers. A new security warning suggests cyber-criminals could actually target important medical devices. That means things like pacemakers - even hospital monitoring stations - could be at risk.More
Friday, June 14 2013 8:02 AM EDT2013-06-14 12:02:00 GMT
DOVER, Del. (WBOC) - Midwives are asking Delaware to change its rules on their profession. The midwives say right now it's nearly impossible for even fully-certified midwives to help an expecting motherMore
Delaware midwives say right now it is nearly impossible for even fully-certified midwives to help an expecting mother through an at-home, no-doctor birth.More
Poor diet and lack of exercise might not be the only factors contributing to the obesity epidemic. A new study suggests the environment may also play a role. The environmental culprit, according to the study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, may be bisphenol-a, a chemical commonly found in plastic and cans.More
Thursday, June 13 2013 8:04 AM EDT2013-06-13 12:04:42 GMT
Recent rains and standing water may make mosquitoes a concern, but Delaware health officials say the state also has one the nation's highest rates of Lyme disease.More
Recent rains and standing water may make mosquitoes a concern, but Delaware health officials say the state also has one the nation's highest rates of Lyme disease.More
Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:28 AM EDT2013-06-11 12:28:59 GMT
NEW YORK (AP)— After setting off a storm of criticism from abortion rights groups upset that a Democratic president had sided with social conservatives, the Obama administration said it will comply withMore
After setting off a storm of criticism from abortion rights groups upset that a Democratic president had sided with social conservatives, the Obama administration said it will comply with a judge's order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions.More
With warmer weather upon us many of us are thinking about eating light and avoiding fattening foods. But not all fats are created equal: there are good fats and bad fats.More
The Food and Drug Administration plans to take a closer look at a once-popular diabetes drug. New research suggests Avandia may be safer than first thought, but critics still maintain the drug is too dangerous.More
Summer is just around the corner. But while soaking up the sun can be fun, you do need to be careful. Spending a lot of time in the sun can be dangerous.More
The life of a 10-year-old girl is on the line in a battle over federal guidelines. At the top of the transplant list, rules may prevent the girl from getting the lungs she needs in time to save her life. Now the little girl and her mother are speaking out.More
Food allergies are pretty common. But one boy in Virginia is allergic to all foods. And his family must take certain extremes to make sure the little boy survives.More
Working out at a traditional gym can be difficult for people in wheelchairs. However, a Houstan, Texas man not only created a place for them to work out, he created a competition to push them to their limit. @More
We've all seen the walls in our doctors' offices: thousands of color coded tabs holding hand-written notes, faxes and test results. Now doctors are shifting to desktops and iPads, not a piece of paper in sight. But the change from pen and paper has been a bumpy one for many health professionals.More
WBOC's Bill Mich spoke to Dr. Joe Harmon at Delmarva Dental Services about the effect of energy drinks on our teeth. Harmon said the citric acid that these drinks have erode the enamel of our teeth and once enamel is gone, there is no way to get it back. Harmon said energy drinks have the highest amount of citric acid followed by fruit juices and then sodas and sports drinks.More
Doctors and administrators at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center are giving high marks to its new so-called robotic pharmacy. That technology is changing hospital pharmacies.More
We all get cravings for it: sugar. Today we have a variety of sweetener substitutes to pick from. WBOC's Lorena Salzedo reports on a brand new sweetener that claims to be different than the rest.More
A new study is showing that preventive measures need to be taken to ensure that young athletes are not seriously injured while training for a sport.More
Pollen levels are drastically rising and so are allergies here on delmarva. As WBOC's Lorena Salzedo reports, doctors say its important to keep those allergies at bay.More
The spring weather is welcomed by many after a long and cold winter. It's one of the prettiest times of the year, but can also be the worst if you suffer from allergies.More
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said his latest push to keep tobacco products out of sight is an attempt to de-glamorize the appeal of the product for kids and teenagers.More
Friday, February 22 2013 3:59 PM EST2013-02-22 20:59:30 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP)— The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-a-kind breast cancer medication that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy ones. The drug Kadcyla from Roche combines theMore
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-a-kind breast cancer medication that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy ones.More
There's a high-tech breakthrough in the battle against melanoma. It's the deadliest form of skin cancer, claiming another victim every hour in this country. But the disease is curable, if caught early. Here's a look at this new life-saving tool.More
Thursday, February 21 2013 11:14 AM EST2013-02-21 16:14:56 GMT
NEW YORK (AP)— The worst of the flu season appears to be over. The number of states reporting intense or widespread flu dropped again last week, U.S. health officials said Friday. The season startedMore
The worst of the flu season appears to be over. The number of states reporting intense or widespread flu dropped again last week, U.S. health officials said Friday.More
A new and disturbing cancer trend has caught the attention of doctors in recent months. Women who carry their cellphones in their bra for years are showing up with tumors in the exact spot they kept their phone. As WBOC's Cleo Greene reports, men should pay attention too.More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's newest flu report says during the third week in January, more than 26 percent of the nearly 12,000 lab tests reported nationwide were positive for influenza. Although they have a good idea of how many people have the flu, scientists still aren't exactly sure how we get the flu.More
U.S. women who smoke today have a much greater risk of dying from lung cancer than they did decades ago, partly because they are starting younger and smoking more - that is, they are lighting up like men, new research shows.More
Are nutrition labels too much for consumers to digest? From misleading serving sizes to confusing calorie counts, many think nutrition labels are due for an update.More
The National Institutes of Health calls this year's flu season a "classic flu epidemic." The recent outbreak has claimed 20-lives, all under 18-years-old. Recognizing the symptoms of the flu can sometimes be tough. Elizabeth Cohen shows us what to look for and has one woman's dramatic story.More
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:24 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:24:19 GMT
A state House committee is eyeing a bill that allows veterans groups and fraternal organizations to operate slot machines, as long as they give a share of the proceeds to the state.More
A state House committee is eyeing a bill that allows veterans groups and fraternal organizations to operate slot machines, as long as they give a share of the proceeds to the state.More
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:34:08 GMT
Delaware State Police say a Smyrna man was arrested Monday after an investigation revealed he had been allegedly sexually abusing a child for more than a year at his home.More
Delaware State Police say a Smyrna man was arrested Monday after an investigation revealed he had been allegedly sexually abusing a child for more than a year at his home.More
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:38:16 GMT
CAMDEN, Del.- Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a Camden-Wyoming man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl. Jason S. Anker, 32, was taken into custody Monday and charged with first-degreeMore
Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a Camden-Wyoming man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.More
Fourteen-year-old Christina Atkins died two years ago. Her family said she was in a locked bathroom at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes giving a urine sample, when she had some sort of a medical emergency. What exactly that emergency was remains a mystery. Regardless, she was behind a locked door. WBOC's Mike Chesney reports.More
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done.More
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done -- in a bid to develop a new treatment option for severely obese people who fail to shed pounds even after weight-loss surgery.More
A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More
A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight.More
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight people.More
