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Vicks Sinex Vapo Spray Recall

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:35:30 GMT

The Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in samples during routine testing.

Fewer Pap Smears, Mammogram Backlash

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:11 GMT

In medical headlines for Friday, November 20. Dr. Sapna Parikh takes a closer look at new guidelines for pap smears and the controversy over mammogram recommendations by a government panel. Watch the video.

Liposuction Body-Jet

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:15:02 GMT

A local doctor says he can promise a thinner body and a younger looking face at the same time with just one procedure. Fox 5 followed one patient through it all. Dr. Sapna Parikh's report has the before and after pictures so you can judge for yourself.

No Mammogram Changes, Flu Help Line

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:03:49 GMT

Medical headlines for Thursday, November 19.

Breast Cancer Screening Debate

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:39 GMT

Rochelle Shoretz found a lump in her breast when she was 28-years-old. A mammogram later confirmed her fears: she had breast cancer. Dr. Erika Schwartz has treated patients with breast cancer yet she agrees with new recommendations to stop mammograms for women under 50 years old. The women debated the issue on Good Day.

Mammography Changes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:49:13 GMT

The American Cancer Society says mammography "is still considered the gold standard for early detection of breast cancer." The ACS recommends women get checked for breast cancer once a year beginning at age 40. But a new federal government guideline says women can wait until age 50. Dr. Steven Garner spoke with Good Day NY.

New Mammogram Advice Raises Questions

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:37:53 GMT

Women in their 40s are reacting with confusion and skepticism over the recommendations of a government task force concerning mammograms.

Free Cataract Surgery

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:05:22 GMT

Dr. Sapna Parikh has information about how to get free cataract surgery this coming week.

Cholesterol Drug Worries, Men & Chores

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:18:16 GMT

Stories making medical headlines on Monday, November 16.

More Children Dying From Swine Flu

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:13:01 GMT

Dr. Steven Garner, Emergency Medicine Specialist with New York Methodist Hospital, says the increase in the number of children dying from swine flu does not mean the virus is more severe. "It's just a different way of looking at it." Dr. Garner spoke with Good Day NY's Rosanna Scotto on Friday. Watch the video.