Latest Health News 11-24-09

11/24/2009

Each week, FOX 9 Medical Expert, Dr. Archelle Georgiou gives viewers additional insight on new medical research and health topics in the news.
This week, on MyFOX Health, she talks about:

1) ADD/ADHD: New research links cigarette smoking during pregnancy and lead exposure during childhood to the development of ADD/ADHD. Find out what you need to know to have a healthy child.

2) Burned Out, Depressed Surgeons: 9 percent of doctors report having a major medical complication and 40 percent report being burned out. How can you tell if your doctor's mental health is putting you at risk?

3) Good Germs: A new study shows that bacteria living on the skin's surface, including staphylococcal types may be preventive. Learn about the "hygien hypothesis" and whether your cleanliness is actually putting your family at risk for gettng more infections.

4) Cosmetic Surgery Tax: The Senate Health Reform Bill includes a 5 percent tax on cosmetic surgery. No, not just facelifts. Find out what other common procedures would be subject to the tax.