6:00 p.m. - A Big Dam Problem
Saturday, September 6, 2008 @5:28pm CST
Reported by: Lauren Trager, KARK 4 News
One group walked the Big Dam Bridge today for colorectal cancer...
3:25 p.m. - Heavy Rains Cause Discolored Water for Some Central Arkansas Water Customers
Thursday, September 4, 2008 @3:25pm CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Manganese normally on lake bottom has moved closer to the surface.
3:25 p.m. - New $115 Million Wing for Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Thursday, September 4, 2008 @3:25pm CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Groundbreaking held Thursday.

11:45 a.m. - National Breast Cancer Grant Awarded to UAMS
Thursday, September 4, 2008 @11:45am CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Winner was one of only 14 selected from a group of 134.


3:30 p.m. - Severe Diarrhea Illness Outbreak in NE Oklahoma
Thursday, August 28, 2008 @3:30pm CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Dozens hospitalized, one death reported.
12:55 p.m. - Salmonella Outbreak Is Over
Thursday, August 28, 2008 @12:55pm CST
Reported by: RNS
Warning lifted about raw peppers from Mexico.
3:15 p.m. - LR's Baptist Health System Buys Southwest Hospital Building
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @3:15pm CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Southwest Hospital closed its doors earlier this year.
2:00 p.m. - UAMS Tackling Bone Cancer with Landmark Clinical Trials
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @2:00pm CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Tumor genetics approach improving myeloma cure rate.
12:35 p.m. - Bullying in School
Monday, August 25, 2008 @12:30pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Center, 30% of kids in the U.S. are involved in bullying, either as a bully, a target of bullying or both.
10:40 a.m. - Raising Awareness about Ovarian Cancer
Monday, August 25, 2008 @10:40am CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Rally at State Capitol on September 9, luncheon follows at the Governor;s Mansion.
8:25 a.m. - Sunny Disposition May Ward Off Breast Cancer
Monday, August 25, 2008 @8:25am CST
Reported by: RNS
Study finds optimists' attitudes lower their cancer risk.
8:20 a.m. - 100-Calorie Packs Encourage Overeating?
Monday, August 25, 2008 @8:20am CST
Reported by: RNS
Study finds smaller portioned packages make people eat more.
4:15 p.m. - Medicine & Juice
Thursday, August 21, 2008 @4:12pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
Washing down medicine with a glass of juice may not be the best idea.
4:00 p.m. - Measles Making a Comeback?
Thursday, August 21, 2008 @4:00pm CST
Reported by: RNS
CDC says measles cases are on the rise.
12:10 p.m. - UAMS Establishes College of Medicine Scholarship for Minorities
Thursday, August 21, 2008 @12:10pm CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
First annual scholarship will be awarded next year.
5:55 p.m. - Reducing Stress Levels
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @5:48pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
Feeling stressed? Take a walk.
4:45 p.m. - How Hospitals Stack Up
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @4:40pm CST
Reported by: Melissa Hayes, KARK 4 News
A new website compares hospitals when it comes to patient deaths.
11:20 a.m. - Arsenic-Diabetes Link?
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @11:20am CST
Reported by: RNS
Study says arsenic may increase risk of diabetes.
4:45 p.m. - Personalized Shopping Lists
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @4:42pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
For the thousands of Americans with food allergies and medical conditions that are impacted by their diet, grocery shopping can be dangerous -- if you buy the wrong foods.
3:20 p.m. - Next "Race for the Cure" is October 11
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @3:20pm CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Two-thousand participants already signed up, register now!
2:50 p.m. - Study: Organic Food Not More Nutritional
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @2:50pm CST
Reported by: CNN
The organics market in U.S. to exceed $25 billion in sales this year.
12:05 p.m. - Arkansas Still One of Top 10 Fattest States
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @12:05pm CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Natural State has one of the country's highest obesity rates.
9:10 a.m. - Oral Health Programs in Arkansas Get Financial Boost
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @9:10am CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Will help develop and evaluate community water fluoridation and school-based sealant programs.
5:50 p.m. - Suicidal Thoughts among College Students
Monday, August 18, 2008 @5:48pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
More than half of college students think about killing themselves at some point in their lives.
5:55 p.m. - Reflux Diagnosis Could Be Wrong
Monday, August 18, 2008 @5:48pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
New research finds infants diagnosed with reflux are actually suffering from an allergy induced condition.
5:50 p.m. - Getting Enough Sleep
Monday, August 18, 2008 @5:43pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
With the start of a new school year, it's important to remind parents and students that a good night's sleep is crucial -- to keep focus and also for good health.
11:10 a.m. - Warning about Bantry Bay Seafood Mussels
Monday, August 18, 2008 @11:10am CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
FDA advises consumers not to eat three of the company's mussels varieties.
9:55 a.m. - UAMS Institute Plays Role in Study of Treatment for Eye Swelling
Monday, August 18, 2008 @9:55am CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Problem affects nearly half of Americans with diabetes.
5:45 p.m. - Skin Cancer from Lotion?
Thursday, August 14, 2008 @5:39pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
Something you're putting on your skin may up the risk for skin cancer.
4:50 p.m. - What's Behind the Baby Blues?
Thursday, August 14, 2008 @4:48pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
Postpartum depression is a serious matter -- 80 percent of new mom's experience it.

But what's behind it?
6:10 p.m. - Marrying for Health Insurance
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @6:04pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
The words "in sickness and in health" take on new meaning when it comes to marriage vows.
6:15 p.m. - Slowing the Aging Process
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @6:04pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
Running may help you slow down the effects of aging.
6:05 p.m. - Breast Cancer Relapse
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @5:55pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
Breast cancer survivors who go five years without a relapse have a good chance of staying cancer free.
6:10 p.m. - Avoiding Doctor Visits to Save Money
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @5:55pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
Nearly a quarter of all Americans are saving money be avoiding visits to the doctor.
11:20 a.m. - Benton Clinic Receives Free Medications
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @11:20am CST
Reported by: KARK 4 News
Christian Community Care Clinic enrolls in prescription savings program for healthcare facilities.
4:50 p.m. - Fighting Prostate Cancer
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @4:50pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
Prostate surgery may help young men beat cancer better than a watchful waiting approach.
4:50 p.m. - Overweight & Fit
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @4:50pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
New research finds you can be fit and fat -- and if you're in shape, your heart may not be.
4:40 p.m. - Vitamin D Lowers Risk of Certain Diseases
Monday, August 11, 2008 @4:34pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
For years we've been told "drink milk for strong bones."

Now there's more research suggesting Vitamin D may also lower your risk of death from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
4:35 p.m. - Gene Linked to Smoking Habits
Monday, August 11, 2008 @4:33pm CST
Reported by: Robin Thibault, KARK 4 NEWS
A first of its kind study links initial smoking pleasure with lifetime smoking habits.