WVEC - News - Health http://www.wvec.com/news/health RSS Feed for WVEC - News - Health en-us Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:48:44 GMT Pfizer recalls 1M birth control packs after mixup http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Pfizer-recalls-1M-birth-control-packs-after-mixup-138474189.html The problem affects 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 tablets and 14 lots of generic Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets. Ultrasound bill passes Va. Senate http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Ultrasound-bill-passes-Va-Senate-138505884.html The Senate approved the Republican-backed measure on a mostly party-line 21-18 vote Wednesday. Drug approved to treat cystic fibrosis' root cause http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Drug-approved-to-treat-cystic-fibrosis-root-cause-138402834.html Kalydeco offers a life-changing treatment for a handful of patients with the deadly illness and broader hope for thousands more patients with the inherited disease. Senator proposes amendment in retaliation of ultrasound/abortion legislation http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Senator-proposes-amendment-in-retaliation-of-ultrasoundabortion-legislation-138422019.html The Fairfax County Democrat said if women are to be subjected to an unnecessary medical procedure, it's only fair to require the same of men. Va. House OKs repeal of HPV vaccination mandate http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Va-House-OKs-repeal-of-HPV-vaccination-mandate-138209574.html The bill is headed to the Senate, now controlled by Republicans. Oral cancer virus affects 7 percent of Americans http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Oral-cancer-virus-affects-7-percent-of-Americans--138118858.html While mouth cancers are on the rise -- probably from oral sex -- most people with oral HPV will never develop cancer. And most don't have the kind most strongly linked to cancer. Download the Hampton Roads Severe Weather App. Free! http://www.wvec.com/news/health/112213594.html School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains http://www.wvec.com/news/health/School-lunches-to-have-more-veggies-whole-grains-138032183.html Most school meals, including pizza, will have less sodium, more whole grains and more fruits and vegetables as sides. Some local hospitals will no longer give out free drug samples http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Some-local-hospitals-will-no-longer-give-out-free-drug-samples--137783698.html Sentara Healthcare is implementing a new policy April 1. It will no longer give patients free brand-name drug samples, in an effort to push generic prescriptions. Gov't pushes for effective Alzheimer's treatment by 2025 http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Govt-pushes-for-effective-Alzheimers-treatment-by-2025-137471188.html The Obama administration is developing the first National Alzheimer's Plan to find better treatments for the mind-destroying disease and offer better day-to-day care for those afflicted.