LITTLE ROCK — The Obama administration's decision to abandon efforts to block the over-the-counter sales of an emergency contraception drug has conservative groups considering ways to stop non-prescription sales in Arkansas.More>>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-04 22:15:28 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Four insurance companies have told Arkansas officials they plan to participate in the marketplace that will be created under the federal health care law.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Four insurance companies have told Arkansas officials they plan to participate in the marketplace that will be created under the federal health care law.More >>
The only thing more precious than the ten tiny toes and fingers of a newborn baby - may be the 30 tiny toes and fingers of newborn triplets. "He told me that there were two and then he went across andMore >>
The only thing more precious than the ten tiny toes and fingers of a newborn baby - may be the 30 tiny toes and fingers of newborn triplets.More >>
Neighborhood and city swimming pools around central Arkansas and the state opened for business over the Memorial Day holiday. A new study shows these bodies of water are not the greatest threat to ArkansasMore >>
What group is most at risk of drowning this summer, and where is such a tragedy most likely to happen? A new report issued by the CPSC takes a look.More >>
The State of Colorado is seeing an unintended consequence of legalizing marijuana for medicinal use - a jump in the number of children accidentally ingesting it.More >>
The State of Colorado is seeing an unintended consequence of legalizing marijuana for medicinal use - a jump in the number of children accidentally ingesting it.More >>
Opponents of an Arkansas law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy say a counseling group shouldn't be allowed to help defend the new restriction in federal court.More >>
Opponents of an Arkansas law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy say a counseling group shouldn't be allowed to help defend the new restriction in federal court.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 12:40 PM EDT2013-05-28 16:40:10 GMT
Arkansas lawmakers have approved spending nearly $16.5 million in federal funds to move the state closer toward setting up an insurance marketplace under the health care law.More >>
Arkansas lawmakers have approved spending nearly $16.5 million in federal funds to move the state closer toward setting up an insurance marketplace under the health care law.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:52:41 GMT
Paying more does not always mean better quality, at least when it comes to sunscreen. "It is surprising. Everyone wants to cut where they can but you don't want to cut the quality," said Nicole SarubboMore >>
Paying more does not always mean better quality, at least when it comes to sunscreen. "It is surprising. Everyone wants to cut where they can but you don't want to cut the quality," said Nicole SarubboMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:36:44 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Medicaid officials say the state will submit its request to use federal money to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents by August.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Medicaid officials say the state will submit its request to use federal money to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents by August.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:18:51 GMT
Where do you carry your mobile phone? Lots of men carry them in their front pocket. But, if you want to become a father someday, that may not be a good idea.More >>
Where do you carry your mobile phone? Lots of men carry them in their front pocket. But, if you want to become a father someday, that may not be a good idea.More >>
Congenital heart defects affect 8 out of every 1,000 newborns. Some of those defects can be missed. When Kristi Rosenbaum brought her son Kane home, he was perfectly quiet. In fact, for 11 days, allMore >>
Congenital heart defects affect 8 out of every 1,000 newborns. Some of those defects can be missed. When Kristi Rosenbaum brought her son Kane home, he was perfectly quiet. In fact, for 11 days, allMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:21:49 GMT
Let's talk yogurt. Yep, those little cups of vitamins and minerals that many nutritionists say are essential for a healthy diet. But how healthy are they? And which ones are best for you? When it comesMore >>
Greek yogurt is the latest delicious fad. But how healthy is it? How does it compare to other yogurts? A registered dietitian sorts things out.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:51:46 GMT
The Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is receiving a $20,000 grant for an exhibit on stereotypes of Native Americans.More >>
The Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is receiving a $20,000 grant for an exhibit on stereotypes of Native Americans.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:27:53 GMT
Most of us think of hospitals as a place you go when you're sick, but, Baptist Health is taking healthcare where it's needed most ; to the neediest of the community. Each week, Mosaic church in SouthwestMore >>
Most of us think of hospitals as a place you go when you're sick, but, Baptist Health is taking healthcare where it's needed most ; to the neediest of the community. Each week, Mosaic church in SouthwestMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:39:21 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - BPA is a chemical that is widely manufactured for uses in plastics like drink containers and food storage containers. Questions are now being raised regarding how much is absorbed through the skin.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - BPA is a chemical that is widely manufactured for uses in plastics like drink containers and food storage containers. Questions are now being raised regarding how much is absorbed through the skin and at what point that exposure is a concern.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:56:05 GMT
(KATV) Lonoke - Could locally raised catfish become a delicacy like caviar? The price for farmers has more than doubled in recent years and the competitive Chinese market has put local farmers out of business.More >>
In 2008 congress passed a bill authorizing the USDA to take over inspections, because they look over nearly 100 percent of all domestic and foreign food facilities. But the FDA is still responsible. Chad Causey, a Catfish Farmers of America consultant says, "The FDA only inspects roughly 2% of all seafood that is imported into this country. That two percent is by sight alone."More >>
Researchers say a vaccine for a sexually spread virus has cut infections in teen girls by half.More >>
A vaccine against a cervical cancer virus cut infections in teen girls by half in the first study to measure the shot's impact since it came on the market. The results impressed health experts and a top government top...More >>
A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than SARS, doctors reported Wednesday after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi...More >>
A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than SARS, doctors reported Wednesday after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi Arabia.More >>
If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause...More >>
If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause complications...More >>
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season, with officials worried it could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a...More >>
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season in what officials worry could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a decade.More >>
A nonprofit that's helping spread the word about President Barack Obama's health overhaul is launching a campaign that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans.More >>
A nonprofit group helping to spread the word about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul launched a campaign Tuesday that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans and tackle their skepticism...More >>
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new...More >>
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.More >>
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.More >>
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.More >>
Health officials in Mumbai are investigating reports that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife know the sex of a baby they are having through a surrogate mother.More >>
Health officials in Mumbai are investigating reports that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife know the sex of a baby they are having through a surrogate mother.More >>
By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she'd been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery.More >>
By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she'd been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery.More >>
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