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Health Watch


Tuesdays and Thursdays in the 5:30 p.m. newscast, KOIN News 6 health reporter Jenny Hansson brings you stories about new medical technology and trends, plus stories of local residents dealing with health issues.
Health Watch Videos
Imposter Alzheimers
An often misdiagnosed medical condition had one Portland man believe he had Alzeimers. Things were so bad the man contemplated suicide. Head injuries can be the cause of the condition, but doctors say it is mainly a complete random aoccurance.
Blue Citrus
A new big blue pill is being tried on certain breast cancer patients. The Chinese treatment is a compound of 14 herbs. Legacy Hospital is studying the effects of the treatment.
Health miles
Many Northwest Natural employees are getting healthy while at work by signing up for the Health Miles Program - a friendly compitition to see who can walk the most in a month.
Gum DNA
A simple swap with a cotton swab can tell dentists the genetic probability of a patient having gum disease or even cancer. The $500 DNA test will let dentists know that a patient is telling truth about flossing twice a day.
Atypical multiple sclerosis
A 15-year-old Choctaw Indian girl was diagnosed with atypical multiple sclerosis. She is trying to get the proper medical attention she needs, but financial set-backs are making things difficult.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Veterans from war often return home with wounds and scars not easily recognizable. Post-traumatic stress disorder affects soldiers in various ways, sometimes not manifesting until years later.
Breast Cancer Survival Rx: Move It!
Breast cancer survivors are turning to exercise to help prevent recurrences and promote recover. Jenny Hansson shows us why.
Dentist turns holistic
A local dentist researched various ways to treat his patients and abandoned the traditional Western ways of medicine. He started on a more holistic approach and his patients say the change has helped their treatments.
Caring for caregivers
Many caregivers for Alzheimer's patients fail to take care of themselves. A new Oregon Health and Science University study is showing caregivers how to releave some stress from their lives by using various meditation techniques.
Blood thinner risks reduced?
People who take the blood thinner coumadin know the risks involved with taking the medicine. A new study, however, is showing blood clotting may not be as big a problem as once believed.