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More Doctors Leaving Hawaii

Hawaii's shortage of specialty doctors is growing, especially affecting the neighbor islands. Three Big Island orthopedic surgeons are joining the long list... Read more »

Castle Medical Center goes green

A hospital's primary mission is the health of its patients. but the Castle Medical Center also promotes environmental health. Since when did coffee turn green? It's not the coffee, it's the cup. "We... Read more »

Officials Meet to Discuss the Future of Health Care in the Islands

Medical and political officials have gathered in Honolulu from all around the Pacific to discuss the future of health care in the region. ... Read more »

Chinatown Trash Finally Picked Up

City blames illegal dumpers for rubbish along North Hotel Street Read more »

The Good Life Expo offers seniors an array of resources

For the past 24 years, seniors have been drawn to the Blaisdell Exhibition hall for the annual senior fair, the Good Life Expo. "Principal emphasis at the event is health and wellness. Without that,... Read more »

Grant to Help Ease Statewide Doctor Shortage

Neighbor island physicians are finding it hard to keep up with demand. "Hilo, Kona, Hana, Lanai, Molokai, Kauai I mean everywhere," said Dr. Kelley Withy, Associate Professor, John A. Burns... Read more »

A Special Event for Miracle Children

A special event at the Honolulu Zoo Today was held in honor of some very special children. Ryder... Read more »

Hawaii Medical Center Files Chapter 11

The states only for-profit hospital is hoping to avoid closing its doors by filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday. The Hawaii Medical Center, which owns two hospitals on Oahu located in Liliha and Ewa,... Read more »

Exercise Helps Seniors Stay Healthy

In the Elderhood Project, we have been learning about the importance of caring for our health as we age. For seniors, there are a number of risk factors when it comes to the heart - starting with... Read more »

Juveniles and Diabetes

Eighty thousand people in Hawaii have diabetes - and that includes our children. To increase awareness about the "silent disease," the UH... Read more »

New Staph Strain Found In Hawaii

Superbug found in only handful of U.S. cities Read more »

Mililani Man Loses 190 lbs. the Hard Way

Dallas Carter has many reasons to celebrate life and ironically it was "life" that inspired him to change. His smile is contagious, his personality infectious and his problem shared by many. "I have... Read more »

Ways to protect Seniors from sickness

Seniors can be more vulnerable when it comes to certain diseases. But for the most part, the diseases we're talking about can be prevented. One of the more common diseases contracted by seniors is... Read more »

Tattoo Artists receive Life-Saving Lessons

Hawaii's fascination with tattoos has unveiled a potentially deadly issue -- a growing number of illegal operations. Certified tattooists are doing all they can to eliminate the problem while protecting... Read more »

State Mental Health Concerns

Deadly tragedies involving mental illness have exposed deficiencies in identifying and treating those afflicted with a mental disorder. That's according to several mental health experts. From multi-millionarie... Read more »

Senior Citizens and Diabetes

Hawaii has a higher incidence of diabetes than the rest of the nation. That is true for our senior citizens as well. Chances are very good some of these adult day care... Read more »

Big Island Mayor Harry Kim Suffers Heart Attack

Big Island Mayor Harry Kim is recuperating and is in stable condition at the Queen's Medical Center after suffering a heart attack Sunday. Spokeswoman Janet Snyder says Mayor Kim is doing fine and was... Read more »

Action Line Consumer Alert: Baby Cribs and Lamps

The consumer product safety commission issues product warnings daily, and we want to make sure you have that information. In this week's action line Consumer Alert, we look at recalled items... Read more »

Flu Shot Supply Arrives

Hawaii is given special priority over other states when it comes to combating the spread of the flu virus. Read more »

ACtion Line Consumer Alert: Recalled Items July 28 - Aug 1

If you buy toys for your keiki, they may have hidden hazards Wooden toys like these were recalled because they could possibly choke or strangle children. Maker, Earthentree... Read more »

FOX Health Headlines

FOXSexpert: You're the Best and Other Sex Lies We Tell
Is your lover lying? Here are some of the tips you'll need to know to figure out what's true and what isn't.
Boy, 13, 'Dead' for 15 Minutes Regains Consciousness
A 13-year-old British athlete is being hailed a "miracle" by doctors after he collapsed and died for 15 minutes and survived.
Study: Drinking Red Wine May Prevent Lung Cancer
Drinking red wine not only reduces your risk for cardiovascular disease, but it may also reduce your risk for lung cancer especially if you are a current or ex-smoker, Reuters reported Thursday.
Boy, 3, Died From Tonsillitis, Doc Refused to See Him
Tonsillitis is a common childhood ailment that in most cases can be treated with over-the-counter medicines. But, the condition turned deadly for a British toddler after a doctor told his parents to "wait for the medication to work."
8 Women Blame Dead Doc for Shoddy Breast Ops
Eight patients are suing Greenwich Hospital in tony Greenwich, Conn., accusing officials there of allowing a drug-addicted doctor to perform surgeries.
Agency: Energy-Saving Light Bulbs May Redden Skin
They may be good for the environment, but some energy-saving light bulbs may be damaging, a U.K. health agency has found.
CDC: 1 in 4 Teens Have Been Vaccinated Against HPV
About one in four teen girls last year got the groundbreaking vaccine that prevents cervical cancer, federal health officials reported Thursday.
Woman Declared Dead, Still Breathing in Morgue
A heart attack victim was declared dead and sent to the morgue, but luckily, someone at the morgue noticed she was still breathing.
State: Boy, 6, Died After Wrong Acid Reflux Diagnosis
New York State Health Officials say a 6-year-old boy died last year after a hospital misdiagnosed a heart defect as acid reflux disease.