list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.thedenverchannel.com/rss/index.html for more information. Health News Health Old http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health_old/index.html en-us Copyright 2010, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc Health News TheDenverChannel.com 60 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22882541/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22882541 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0318/22882576.jpg It's one of the most common heart problems -- 2.2 million Americans have an irregular heart beat, or atrial fibrillation. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:21:25 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22813720/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22813720 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0312/22815650.jpg A risky 12-hour operation has saved some cancer patients sent home by others to die. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:31:55 MST http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22800347/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22800347 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0311/22803610.jpg A new approach to combating chemotherapy resistance in prostate cancer patients is in clinical trials at the University of Miami. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:32:36 MST http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22788125/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22788125 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0310/22791649.jpg Doctors now have a faster and easier way to track whether breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:51:53 MST http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22785872/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22785872 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0309/22786613.jpg Moviegoers have enjoyed the eye-popping 3-D animation of the blockbuster hit Avatar. However millions of people can't see 3-D at all, but the problem can be corrected with vision therapy. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:02:20 MST http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22776813/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22776813 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0309/22780193.jpg One new procedure offers hope of a cure for liver cancer other than a transplant. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:57:01 MST http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22755318/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22755318 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0305/22755440.jpg Running coach David Manthey talks about the right way to stretch before running. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:06:18 MST http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22744848/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22744848 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0305/22747225.jpg You've heard of Botox and facelifts, but now there are three new ways to smooth out the face. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 18:30:11 MST http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22731483/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22731483 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0304/22734125.jpg A quick new screening test can help doctors determine if a toddler is at risk for autism. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:11:03 MST http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22719914/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22719914 http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0303/22722555.jpg two new lenses are improving eyesight for baby boomers without the need for glasses. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:46:43 MST http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22903200/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22903200 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0322/22905039.jpg Summoned to success by President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation. Now it's heading back to the White House. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:59:51 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22902417/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22902417 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0322/22905054.jpg Capping a long day and a consuming political journey, President Barack Obama celebrated the passage of health care legislation with hugs, high fives and an emboldened attitude. Said the president to the nation, "Tonight, we answered the call of history." Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:06:21 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22903426/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22903426 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0322/22906168.jpg Even in the worst spasms of violence that followed the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, cosmetic surgery didn't go out of style. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:38:57 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22900339/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22900339 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0321/22901402.jpg Raj Kaliya Dhanuk sits on a wooden bench, barefoot, with a tattered sari covering thin arms as rough as bark. Thick clear tears bleed from her eyes, milky saucers that stare at nothing. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:15:19 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22896539/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22896539 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2007/0110/10713758.jpg As one superbug seems to be fading as a threat in hospitals, another is on the rise, a new study suggests. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:20:19 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22888490/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22888490 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2008/0123/15118577.jpg The Food and Drug Administration said Friday the highest available dose of Zocor, a component in cholesterol drugs, can cause muscle damage as well as severe and potentially lethal kidney damage. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:46:22 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22885145/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22885145 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0319/22885346.jpg President Barack Obama is telling nervous Democratic lawmakers that their political fates are linked to the passage of his new health reform bill. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:03:48 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22882051/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22882051 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0319/22885018.jpg Critics say the heists and holdups prove that marijuana and crime are inseparable, though marijuana advocates contend that further legalization is the answer. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:28:42 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22876807/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22876807 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2007/1010/14312664.jpg Congressional budget scorekeepers say President Barack Obama's health care bill would reduce the federal deficit by $138 billion over 10 years. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:05:47 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22874540/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22874540 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2010/0318/22874664.jpg Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:29:20 MDT http://www.thedenverchannel.com/health/22878575/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:22878575 true http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2005/0803/4803330.jpg Last fall, as swine flu cases mounted and parents desperately sought to protect their kids, the hard-to-get vaccine was handed out in some surprising places: the Royal Caribbean cruise line, the headquarters of drug giant Merck, the Johnson Space Center and a Department of Energy office in Idaho. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:41:12 MDT