Dr. Dave Hnida’s Blog
To PSA or Not To PSA? I’m As Lost As You
It’s a standard test for all men over 50. But now a group of experts say the test may do more harm than good. Dr. Dave Hnida looks at whether the PSA blood test should be on your to-do list, or whether you should just say no to testing.
A Not-So-Sweet Study For Your Kids
A new study shows the number of kids with “adult” diabetes is skyrocketing, and that’s scaring a lot of doctors. As a parent, it should scare you as well. CBS4 Medical Editor has some easy tips to keep the sugar low in your child’s bloodstream.
The New Blood Test Every Baby Boomer Should Have
It’s a simple blood test for a disease that’s a silent killer, but a test few people have done. And, as CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida reports, baby boomers are the group targeted for testing.
Hey Zombie! Wake Up!
Do you like to take a nighttime stroll … while still asleep? If so, you’re not alone. Dr. Dave Hnida looks at new study that shows the disorder is more common than we thought. Plus some tips on what to do when confronting the noctunal wanderer.
Ears, Noses, And Foodpipes
Button batteries have made life so much easier for us grownups. But it’s not so good when little kids play with these shiny little coin-like disks. As Dr Dave Hnida reports, trips to the ER for swallowed button batteries have more than doubled over the past twenty years… a statistic that should get the attention of every parent. It’s a case where “down the hatch” can spell life threatening injuries.
Is Your Morning Commute On The Road To Poor Health?
Do you drive the road to poor health to work each morning? A new study says the morning commute can be a killer, in more ways than one. CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida looks at the study, and whines about his daily drive (as well as offering some tips to cope).
Mad Cows & Americans
So what”s the deal with the Mad Cow out of California? Should you drop that burger and glass of milk? CBS4 Medical Editor Dr Dave Hnida reports on why this single case is more good news than bad… and why you shouldn’t worry about it.
Break A Leg
Playgrounds can be risky places for youngsters, yet a new study shows an over-protective parent may increase the risk of a child getting hurt. Dr. Dave Hnida reports on why a ride down the playground slide may be best done solo.
Allergy Armageddon
Wheezing, sneezing, and scratching your eyes from your head? As if you didn’t already know, it’s a bad allergy season. Dr. Dave Hnida has some tips to nip the pollen in the bud.
Boring Is Best. Quick Fix Is Epic Fail.
We’re always looking for quick and easy when it comes to losing weight– after all, who likes sweat? But new research confirms what we doctors have been saying all along: ditch the magic potions, and get those legs moving. CBS4 Medical Editor Dr Dave Hnida reports on a new study about wasting your time and money by falling for the latest weight loss schemes.
About This Blog
Dr. Dave Hnida is CBS4's Medical Editor. He blogs about the latest studies and trends in the health world. Read his bio.
