HEALTH BEAT | WNYT.com

A new series of digital-exclusive health reports from Dr. Benita Zahn. Look for new episodes every Monday and Thursday.

Health Beat: Epilepsy

About 5.1 million people in the United States have a history of epilepsy. Some 3.4 million Americans have active epilepsy.

Health Beat: New Breast Cancer Treatment

The figure is well known - one in eight women will get a diagnosis of breast cancer in her lifetime. But all breast cancers are not the same -- and some are tougher to treat than others. That's why, when new treatments are approved, it's encouraging for those who've been struggling.

Health Beat: Diabetes Awareness

November is diabetes awareness month. For the uninitiated, there are two types of diabetes. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease. The body stops producing insulin. That's the hormone that controls blood sugar. Type 2 is often lifestyle related and can often be controlled, even turned around, by diet and exercise.

Health Beat: Concussions

What to do about concussions suffered during sports? That issue is still being reviewed, care plans revised, and awareness is still growing.

Health Beat: Teen Suicide

The suicide rate among young adults ages 15-24 has tripled since the 1950's. It's now the second most common cause of death among college students according to the American College Health Association.

Health Beat: Alzheimer's Disease

Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is the latest high-profile person to announce that she's been diagnosed with dementia, probably Alzheimer's disease. So what should families do when a loved one gets the diagnosis?

Health Beat: Hixny

Getting doctor's offices, labs and hospitals to talk to one another can be life-saving in the event of an emergency. Sharing that information is what happens at Hixny -- the health information exchange for New York.

Health Beat: HPV Outreach

Gardasil, the HPV vaccine recommended to prevent cervical cancer and other cancers, has recently been approved for men and women aged 27 to 45. Previously it wasapproved only to age 26. HPV, the human papilloma virus, is a sexually transmitted disease that's on the increase. That's why St. Peter's Health Partners is ramping up its education to health care providers.

Health Beat: STDs

There has been a worrisome uptick in sexually-transmitted diseases.

Health Beat: Breast Cancer

While October is breast cancer awareness month, the disease deserves year-round attention. Knowing your risk factors and how to reduce them are key for all women -- and men -- to know.

Health Beat: Grief

Health Beat: Addiction Treatment

Health Beat: Breast Cancer Treatment

Health Beat: Eating Disorders

Health Beat: Cancer Control

Health Beat: Tattoos

Health Beat: Yoga

Health Beat: Fitness Training

Health Beat: Autumn Nutrition

Health Beat: Peripheral Artery Disease

Health Beat: Legal Aid

Health Beat: Alpha-1

Health Beat: Double H Ranch

Health Beat: Opioid Addiction

Health Beat: Genetic Testing

Health Beat: Breastfeeding

Health Beat: Weight Loss

Health Beat: Mindfulness

Health Beat: Mental Health in School

Health Beat: Aging in Place

Health Beat: Body Makeover

Health Beat: Prostate Cancer

Health Beat: Journaling

Health Beat: End of Life Doulas

Health Beat: Life After Cancer

Health Beat: Social Media Addiction

Health Beat: Menopause

Health Beat: Lyme Disease

Health Beat: Preventing Back Pain

Health Beat: Pet Bereavement

Health Report

CDC: Tick-borne diseases reach all-time high in US

Study: Whole grains can help prevent Type 2 diabetes

Calling Uber before ambulance could pose risk

FDA issues recall on blood pressure medication

Study finds increase in US diabetes and obesity

Juul halts store sales of some flavored e-cigarettes

New exercise guidelines: Move more, sit less, start younger

American Red Cross puts out call for blood donors

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