WVEC - News - Health http://www.wvec.com/news/health RSS Feed for WVEC - News - Health en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 02:00:59 GMT CDC: Fecal bacteria common in many public swimming pools http://www.wvec.com/news/health/CDC-Fecal-bacteria-common-in-swimming-pools-208282071.html A study done during last summer’s swim season found that feces are frequently introduced into pool water by swimmers. Desperately seeking sense of smell http://www.wvec.com/news/health/WVECnewsanchorseekstreatmenttoregainfullsenseofsmell-208293951.html By some estimates, more than 21 million Americans deal with some type of smell loss or distortion and experts say it can significantly affect quality of life. Parents spend big bucks, countless hours on youth sports http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Parents-Spend-Big-Bucks-and-Countless-Hours-on-Youth-Sports--Does-It-Pay-Off-207598291.html Hampton Roads has produced a number of Division 1 athletes and professional sports stars. Many parents are spending big bucks with hopes of securing a scholarship, but getting one is a long shot. EVMS doctors looking at new product to help determine embryos' viability http://www.wvec.com/news/health/EVMS-doctors-to--208221441.html The EVMS Jones Institute says it has a vendor coming tomorrow, May 21st, to present a new product called Eeva, or "Early Embryo viability Assessment," that they claim will help doctors answer that hot question. CHKD Parenting: Kids and allergies http://www.wvec.com/news/health/CHKD-Parenting-Kids-and-allergies-207681541.html Often, children diagnosed with frequent cold or sinus infections are suffering from allergies. Extreme workouts and pregnancy http://www.wvec.com/news/health/crossfitmoms-207720611.html More and more women are asking their doctors about working out while pregnant. And the advice they're getting is some common sense stuff. Download 13 News HD and WeatherCaster iPad apps today! Free! http://www.wvec.com/news/health/182422001.html Breast cancer specialist recommends genetic test for certain women http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Breast-cancer-specialist--207398991.html People at higher risk are those with close family members diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer at an early age. Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Angelina-Jolie-says-she-had-double-mastectomy-207343191.html The Oscar-winning actress says she had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. Runners can be a 'beacon of hope' for depressed teenagers http://www.wvec.com/news/health/Runners-can-be-a-beacon-of-hope-for--207229731.html The Sixth Annual BEACON OF HOPE 5K run/walk is Sunday morning.