http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines RSS Feed for KBTX - Health - Headlines en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:26 GMT 2013-05-22T12:59:26Z en-us http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/E-coli-Illnesses-Traced-to-CS-Mexican-Food-Restaurant-208355901.html A College Station Mexican food restaurant was the source of the E. coli that caused illnesses in the Bryan/College Station area, according to health officials. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:26 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/E-coli-Illnesses-Traced-to-CS-Mexican-Food-Restaurant-208355901.html 2013-05-22T12:59:26Z http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Brazos-County-E-Coli-Investigation-Wrapping-Up-208171281.html The Brazos County Health Department's investigation into the E Coli outbreak is wrapping up. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:09 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Brazos-County-E-Coli-Investigation-Wrapping-Up-208171281.html 2013-05-20T19:01:09Z http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/A-Sisters-Gift-207752041.html Mother's Day was extra special this year for one first-time mom. Katie Andrews of Bryan finally saw her son, Jace, come into the world on April 29 thanks to a surrogate. The woman who helped her may surprise you. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:07:56 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/A-Sisters-Gift-207752041.html 2013-05-17T04:07:56Z http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Report-Lowering-Sodium-Intake-Below-2300mg-May-Do-More-Harm-Than-Good-207692251.html A report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) suggests that lowering sodium below 2,300 milligrams per day may be harmful to your health. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:50:45 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Report-Lowering-Sodium-Intake-Below-2300mg-May-Do-More-Harm-Than-Good-207692251.html 2013-05-16T12:50:45Z http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Scientists-Successfully-Clone-Human-Stem-Cells-Via-Skin-Cells-207691631.html Scientists have successfully changed skin cells into embryonic stem cells, marking the first time human stem cells were cloned by transferring the nucleus of another cell. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:45:33 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Scientists-Successfully-Clone-Human-Stem-Cells-Via-Skin-Cells-207691631.html 2013-05-16T12:45:33Z http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/89-Charged-in-Medicare-Fraud-Busts-in-8-Cities-Including-Houston-207515041.html Federal investigators say dozens of people have been charged in Medicare scams that collectively billed the taxpayer-funded program about $223 million in bogus charges. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:36 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/89-Charged-in-Medicare-Fraud-Busts-in-8-Cities-Including-Houston-207515041.html 2013-05-15T14:10:36Z http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Angelina-Jolie-Says-She-Had-Double-Mastectomy-207351331.html LOS ANGELES (AP) - Angelina Jolie says she's had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that makes it extremely likely she'll get breast cancer. Tue, 14 May 2013 20:48:07 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Angelina-Jolie-Says-She-Had-Double-Mastectomy-207351331.html 2013-05-14T20:48:07Z http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Big-4-Cellphone-Carriers-Unite-on-Anti-Texting-Ads-207363351.html The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:34:42 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Big-4-Cellphone-Carriers-Unite-on-Anti-Texting-Ads-207363351.html 2013-05-14T15:34:42Z http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Texas-Teachers-Cancer-Fight-Inspires-Students-207358431.html Susan Templer wasn't supposed to make it to 2012 or 2013. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:39 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Texas-Teachers-Cancer-Fight-Inspires-Students-207358431.html 2013-05-14T13:35:39Z http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Bill-Cracking-Down-on-Teen-Tanning-Clears-House-207275941.html The Texas House has approved raising to 18 the minimum age for using a tanning facility. Mon, 13 May 2013 21:47:01 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/health/headlines/Bill-Cracking-Down-on-Teen-Tanning-Clears-House-207275941.html 2013-05-13T21:47:01Z