http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health RSS Feed for KGW - Lifestyle - Health en-us Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:40 GMT 2013-05-17T16:02:40Z en-us http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Portland-restaurant-specializes-in-edible-insects-207809831.html This week, the UN released a 200-page report outlining all the benefits of edible insects. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:48:13 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Portland-restaurant-specializes-in-edible-insects-207809831.html 2013-05-17T15:48:13Z http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Kaiser-issues-apology-207805531.html Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:07 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Kaiser-issues-apology-207805531.html 2013-05-17T12:59:07Z http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Oceans-shipworms-could-have-heath-benfits-207746761.html A shipworm is not a worm at all. In fact, it’s a mollusk and is closely related to clams. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:45:03 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Oceans-shipworms-could-have-heath-benfits-207746761.html 2013-05-17T12:45:03Z http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/207878851.html Until now, people with severe acid reflux haven't had many options. Medications don't always work and have side effects. The same is true of surgical options, but a new procedure could change that and has the science to back it up. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:40 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/207878851.html 2013-05-17T16:02:40Z http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/OHSU-researchers-turn-skin-cells-into-stem-cells-207550951.html Researchers at Oregon Heatlh & Science University announced Monday they had successfully converted skin cells into embryonic stem cells, capable of replacing cells damaged by illness or injury. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:27:55 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/OHSU-researchers-turn-skin-cells-into-stem-cells-207550951.html 2013-05-16T12:27:55Z http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/OHSU-doctor-Double-mastectomy-not-1st-option-207385451.html Area doctors are split over recommending similar procedures for women who are also at risk for breast cancer. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:36 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/OHSU-doctor-Double-mastectomy-not-1st-option-207385451.html 2013-05-15T13:22:36Z http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/207510791.html PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he underwent secret weight-loss surgery because he had been feeling frustrated and angry over his inability to slim down. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:36:28 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/207510791.html 2013-05-15T13:36:28Z http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Angelina-Jolie-choses-double-mastectomy-over-high-cancer-chance-207328651.html 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. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:28:25 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Angelina-Jolie-choses-double-mastectomy-over-high-cancer-chance-207328651.html 2013-05-15T00:28:25Z http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Report-City-of-Portland-sues-over-workplace-fragrances-207429081.html The City of Portland is being sued by a Bureau of Maintenance employee who claims she was sickened by personal fragrances. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:44:26 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Report-City-of-Portland-sues-over-workplace-fragrances-207429081.html 2013-05-15T12:44:26Z http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Teen-tattoos-What-to-watch-out-for-207300431.html An investigation by KGW found plenty of teens were getting tattoos despite the 18-year-old age restriction in Oregon, and lots of challenges for the state monitoring tattoo parlors. Tue, 14 May 2013 18:20:38 GMT http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/health/Teen-tattoos-What-to-watch-out-for-207300431.html 2013-05-14T18:20:38Z