http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines RSS Feed for WTVY- 4 Your Health - Headlines en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 00:01:42 GMT 2013-05-24T00:01:42Z en-us http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/How-to-Talk-to-Your-Kids-A-Success-Story-208598491.html Drug abuse isn't an easy topic for parents to talk about, but it could save a child's life. Don't be ashamed to get help, because it could make all the difference. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:01:42 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/How-to-Talk-to-Your-Kids-A-Success-Story-208598491.html 2013-05-24T00:01:42Z http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Summer-Hydration--208739301.html With summer just a few days away, WYVY gives you tips on how water is the most important way to keep your children hydrated. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:03:27 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Summer-Hydration--208739301.html 2013-05-23T23:03:27Z http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Medicine-Institute-Recommends-PE-as-Core-Class-208722631.html The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and treat physical education as a core subject. Thu, 23 May 2013 22:42:32 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Medicine-Institute-Recommends-PE-as-Core-Class-208722631.html 2013-05-23T22:42:32Z http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Tests-No-common-Germ-Behind-Illness-Cluster-208676061.html Health officials say lab tests have ruled out any unusual germ as the cause of nine mysterious illnesses in Southeast Alabama. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:32:06 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Tests-No-common-Germ-Behind-Illness-Cluster-208676061.html 2013-05-23T19:32:06Z http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Nearly-all-US-states-see-hefty-drop-in-teen-births-208614031.html A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is showing a big drop in teen birth rates that some experts say is startling. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:50:15 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Nearly-all-US-states-see-hefty-drop-in-teen-births-208614031.html 2013-05-23T06:50:15Z http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Update-in-Mystery-Illness-Deaths-Expected-Thursday-208548201.html Doctors throughout Alabama have gotten notices from the State Department of Health about the unidentified respiratory illness that has killed two and hospitalized five more. Wed, 22 May 2013 23:53:13 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Update-in-Mystery-Illness-Deaths-Expected-Thursday-208548201.html 2013-05-22T23:53:13Z http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/How-to-Talk-to-Your-Kids-about-Peer-Pressure-208546521.html It's something nearly every child faces and it can be one of the trickiest conversations for parents—peer pressure. Kids face this decision everyday—do what you’re told or go along with your friends. So how do you convince them that their friends don’t know everything? Wed, 22 May 2013 20:35:57 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/How-to-Talk-to-Your-Kids-about-Peer-Pressure-208546521.html 2013-05-22T20:35:57Z http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/How-to-have-The-Talk-with-Your-Kids-208379641.html No matter how close your family is, talking about certain issues just isn’t easy—it’s uncomfortable for the parents and awkward for the kids. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:50:09 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/How-to-have-The-Talk-with-Your-Kids-208379641.html 2013-05-21T20:50:09Z http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Health-Offices-Investigate--208341261.html Multiple government agencies are investigating an unknown respiratory illnesses that has killed two. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:36:37 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Health-Offices-Investigate--208341261.html 2013-05-21T22:36:37Z http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Florida-Launches-Medicaid-Call-Centers-208138001.html Phone counselors are now available to help long-term care Medicaid recipients choose their health plans. Mon, 20 May 2013 17:37:24 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Florida-Launches-Medicaid-Call-Centers-208138001.html 2013-05-20T17:37:24Z