http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ A new study suggests that virtual colonoscopy may be an acceptable cancer screening alternative for some patients. NJN Public Broadcasting June 30 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ Some proponents say yoga may help kids, especially kindergarteners, with their focus, attention and a whole lot more. NJN Public Broadcasting June 25 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ The needs of children diagnosed with autism in New Jersey far outweigh the available services which is why Autism New Jersey is developing a blueprint for lifespan services. NJN Public Broadcasting June 23 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ Hoboken University Medical Center has a brand new Emergency Room after the hospital has become city-owned. NJN Public Broadcasting June 18 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ New Jersey suffered its first Swine Flu fatality as the deceased had multiple underlying conditions. New Jersey has 320 confirmed cases of Swine Flu and 194 probable ones. NJN Public Broadcasting June 16 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ The NJ Drug Safety Initiative hopes to make a difference by helping inform the risk of harmful drug interactions, as all meds have potential side effects. NJN Public Broadcasting June 11 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ It's not the flames or the falling roof that claim a firefighter's life as a 2007 Harvard study shows that firefighters are 100 times more likely to suffer a fatal on-the-job heart attack. NJN Public Broadcasting June 9 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ Lyme disease is a tick-born illness that starts off with flu-like symptoms and a bulls-eye rash and can affect the heart, joints, and nerves. NJN Public Broadcasting June 4 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ The Artery Explorer is a mobile simulator that tours the country and educates the public about a silent disease that is linked to heart-related deaths. NJN Public Broadcasting June 2 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ One in eight new mothers experiences postpartum depression, a serious psychiatric disorder that can threaten the health of mother and baby, but New Jersey is in the forefront of raising awareness. NJN Public Broadcasting May 28 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ Pollen counts have been consistently high this allergy season and will cause sneezing and wheezing for people with allergies. NJN Public Broadcasting May 26 2009 19:00:00 EST http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ Emmy Award-winning journalist Sara Lee Kessler produces Healthwatch, which airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays on NJN News. en-us http://www.njn.net/podcasts/images/large/news-health.jpg http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ Copyright 2007 webmaster@njn.org Mon, 30 Apr 2007 20:37:14 GMT Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:37:42 GMT FeedEdit 10 NJN Public Broadcasting NJN Public Broadcasting no http://www.njn.net/podcasts/images/large/news-health.jpg http://njn.net/newspublicaffairs/healthreports/ njn,new,jersey,network,healthwatch,sara,lee,kessler,health,news Emmy Award-winning journalist Sara Lee Kessler produces Healthwatch, which airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays on NJN News. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=253368918 Emmy Award-winning journalist Sara Lee Kessler produces Healthwatch, which airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays on NJN News. NJN Public Broadcasting