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Dermatologists can improve the look of skin with botox and they're also trained to look for any signs of skin cancer, but according to a new study, it seems wrinkles are taking priority.
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Preventing MRSA

There are ways to prevent that staph infection now afflicting three Vermonters.
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Vermont Women Healthiest in the Nation

Vermont is at the head of the class on women's health issues according to a recent report card.
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Bad Air

The fires in California are causing increasing amounts of property damage. But people in and around the fire zone should also be concerned about possible damage to their health.
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Diabetes Breakthrough

Scientist have a more reliable way to predict whether a person will develop type one diabetes.
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Hip Pain Relief

The bones of aging baby boomers are beginning to break down and constant hip pain could signal the need for a hip replacement or resurfacing. But some of those patients might be helped by a much easier procedure that repairs tissue around the joint and gets rid of the pain.
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The Truth About Soy

Why soy might not be as healthy for you as you think.
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Unproven Treatments

Most treatments for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder have not been proven to work.
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Vt. Vaccinations Down

More and more Vermont children are entering school without proper vaccinations.
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Cervical Cancer Test

There's a new test for cervical cancer that researchers say is twice as accurate as pap tests.
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Cough Medicine Concerns

Federal regulators are looking into the safety of cough and cold remedies for kids.
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Alzheimer's Test

According to the Alzheimer's Association more than 5 million Americans have the brain wasting disease. Right now doctors cannot spot it until patients show symptoms like memory loss, but that could soon be changing.
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Superbug MRSA

A new study shows that an infection found in hospitals may be more common and deadly than first thought. The superbug is dangerous because most antibiotics can't kill it.
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Conquering Cancer

It is not often that the phrase "good news" is linked to the word cancer, but a new report has some encouraging findings about one of the most feared diseases.

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Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is hosting an evening forum about the illness.
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Chocolate Craving

Some people have a deep craving for chocolate while others can take it or leave it. Well,a new study is giving us an interesting answer why.
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Pot Pie Recall Expanded
The Vermont Health Department has expanded their recall of beef, chicken and turkey pot pies, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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Cold Medicine Recall

When a child gets a cold millions of parents reach for cold and cough medicine, but now several of these products are being taken out of stores.
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Salmonella Scare

Vermont health officials are urging people to check their freezers for frozen chicken or turkey pot pies because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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Healthy Choices

Can eating at restaurants that promote healthy foods make you pack on pounds? Surprisingly, a new study says yes, but it's not the restaurants fault.
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Time For A Flu Shot

Believe it or not, flu season is just around the corner.
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Hard On Your Heart
A new study finds bad relationships can be bad for your heart.
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Early Intervention Counts
Why you should seek treatment right away if you experience stroke symptoms.
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Stun Gun Safety

Vermont's Attorney General is reviewing police policies for using tasers. The stun guns are used by law enforcement all over the country, but are the weapons safe? A new study says yes.
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Pet Procedures

You could say modern medicine has gone to the dogs. That's because pets are now starting to receive expensive procedures and treatments that before only humans enjoyed.
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Mixed Messages About Mercury

A group of scientists is now recommending that women who are pregnant, or want to become pregnant, eat a certain amount of fish each week to help their baby's development. But that recommendation is at odds with the current government standard that tells these women to limit fish to avoid exposure to mercury.
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Finding A Cure for Multiple Sclerosis

About 400,000 Americans have Multiple Sclerosis and while new treatments have been helpful, there is still no cure. Now there's a new nationwide effort to find the cause of MS.
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Defibrillator Divide

Hundreds of thousands of Americans have an implantable defibrillator -- including Vice President Dick Cheney. The life saving device is popular, but it seems some patients aren't receiving it as often as others.
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Heart Smart

Most people diet to lose weight, but for a growing number of people food choices are made to help their heart. So which diet is best for heart health? A new study compared several. Here are the results...
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Autism Connection?

Some parents and doctors believe some vaccines can cause brian damage, even cause autism, but most experts disagree.
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Increased Breast Cancer Risk

A new finding about alcohol and breast cancer that may surprise some people. Scientists say women who have one or two drinks a day may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk for the disease.
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Detecting Brittle Bones

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones and causes fractures, but early detection can lead to better treatment. That's why Gifford Medical Center recently bought a bone density machine.
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Acupuncture Benefits

Acupuncture has long been known as an alternative therapy in the United States. But a new study finds the ancient Chinese practice is more effective than medical treatment when it comes to back pain.
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Frozen Food Recall

The Price Chopper supermarket chain is recalling all frozen TOPS brand products.
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Migraine Mystery

Fighting for more migraine research money.
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Dolphin Therapy

For people recovering from a spinal cord injury, rehab can be a long and painful process, but one Florida hospital is offering a painless therapy you can only find under the sea.
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No Flu Shot Shortage

There is no flu shot shortage this year and the vaccine is already flowing in to Vermont.
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Living Longer

Science has found that eating very little can help people live longer. Researchers now think they know why and believe the finding could lead to new drugs that keep people living better.
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Cell Phone Study

Researchers say frequent cell phone use could lead to some minor hearing damage, but not all experts agree.
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