KVAL - News - Health

Legalize pot? Washington state votes this November

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:49:45 GMT

Rep. Sam Hunt, who chairs the House committee considering Initiative 502, said Thursday that the Legislature would not act on it, meaning it would appear on the November ballot.

Calorie Bargains: LifeStraw, Chocolate Mini VitaCakes and More

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:41:22 GMT

The Diet Detective's latest calorie bargains including the Weight Watchers Dark Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream Bars, Fudgy Chocolate Mini VitaCakes and more!

Life lessons from a woman given 3 years to live almost a year ago

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT

Life was picture perfect for Jane Baumgart: a wonderful marriage, two beautiful children and a career as a nurse. Then doctors told her she had ovarian cancer - and less than 3 years to live.

'What he did was amazing at the time. In retrospect, it's still amazing'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:41:54 GMT

The daredevil downhill skier in him still craves going fast even if his body no longer permits it. A series of strokes have all but immobilized the skier who once lived life on the edge.

Doctors telling more adults: Get out and exercise

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:37:46 GMT

A new study shows more and more U.S. adults are being told by their doctor to get off their duffs and exercise.

'There's nothing more important really than living another day'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:59:33 GMT

In July 2010, Natalie found out she had bone cancer. Since then, she's gone through several rounds of chemotherapy.

Oregon study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:06:21 GMT

The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a Eugene, Ore. study of people with Parkinson's disease.

Slim Down with Seth: 15 weeks down, life to go

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:19:17 GMT

Fifteen weeks have gone by since Seth Wayne decided to start trying to lose weight. What a difference change can make.

Do pets make you smile? Get their teeth checked

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Veterinarians are asking pet owners to show their animals a little love this month. February is national Pet Dental Health Month.

'I feel that they're very misunderstood'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lane County Animal Services has seen 8 cats with feline immunodeficiency virus, or FIV, in the past two months. Shelter staff said the virus doesn't mean you should count the cats out as potential pets.