but anita brikman tells us, there may be one type of drink with a different effect. >> i enjoy a glass of red wine. >> for years now, we with women have been told to limit our alcohol intake to lower the risk of breast cancer. now, a new study suggests drinking red wine in moderation may actually have a protective effect. researchers at cedars-sinai looked at women who drank eight ounces of cabinner nay sauvignon or chardonnay and then switched to white wine. >> in red wine, the hormone levels, the estrogen levels decreased while the testosterone levels increased. that may be a change for risk factors for breast cancer risk. >> the doctor says it is encouraging news because the change in hormone patterns suggest red wine may prevent the growth of cancer cells. the new findings challenge much of the current research on alcohol and breast cancer. one study late last year found women had a 15% increased risk of the disease if they drank three to six drinks a week. >> for taste, i actually prefer white wine. >> reporter: dr. shufeld says they didn't see the same protective effect with whit

anita brikman has more. >> reporter: lora greer has the brca gene mutation which puts her at very high risk for breast cancer. she's most worried about what that means for her 14-year-old daughter, summer. >> she will inherit the gene. >> after her twin sister, aunt and cousin all developed breast cancer, lora chose to have her breast and ovaries removed. she's never questioned letting her daughter know about her genetics. >> i needed to tell my daughter as well that she could be possibly have the gene. >> laura did what most parents do. researchers looked at more than 250 parents who had genetic breast cancer testing and found 66% shared their results with their kids. >> some of the children were quite young at the time that they received this information from their parents. >> there is a 50/50 chance people with the gene mouthations will pass it on to their kids. most doctors don't want to test the children until they're in their 20s. >> it is not eveningful for the child so we shouldn't subject the child to something that won't be constructive for them. >> summer says she plans to b

there's no reason why you can't. >> anita brikman, 9news now. >> dr. olster's practice is charging the same for this medicine as botox. typically about $300 to $600 depending on the areas treated. the amount injected. >>> the human brain starts to slow down at an even younger age than previously believed. researchers found the brain's capacity for memory, reasoning and comprehension can begin to decline as early as age 45. the study published in the british medical journal followed thousands of participants over a ten-year period. it found that between the ages of 45 and 49, there was a 3.6% drop in mental reasoning. previous studies suggested the decline began closer to age 60. >>> roughly 200 million people world wide use illegal drugs each year. a study in the lancet finds drug use is most common in developed high-income countries. australia and new zealand use the most marijuana and amphetamines. cocaine has its highest usage in north america. >> in the debate on whether exercise prevents the common cold, well, it all depends on how much exercise.

anita brikman has more. >> reporter: researchers at roswell park cancer institute in buffalo, new york, have created a vaccine designed to kill cancer cells in the body and keep them from coming back. >> we're launching a -- a new clinical trial that will harness the power of the immune system to fight cancer. >> reporter: the vaccine is produced in a special chamber at roswell but strictly controlled temperature and atmospheric gases. it would use a special protein that recruits an army of killer immune cells that seek out and destroy cancer. >> to train your immune system to recognize cancer and to fight it off. >> what's truly remarkable about this research is that the vaccine is designed to train the body's defenses to never forget how to kill cancer cells. roswell park immunologist dr. shrks re discovered a drug called rapamycin used to prevent rejection of organ transplants also produces immune cells that have memory, always remembering cancer cells are bad and should be attacked and killed. he said the discovery was an accident. >> kind of serendipitous because we tested the con

whereas white wine did not change those. >> reporter: anita brikman, 9news now. >> the antioxidant in red wine have been out toed as having a protective effect for the heart. heavy drinking of any type of alcohol cancels out any health benefits. >>> young heart patients may be better off at hospitals that do more surgeries. hospitals that perform large number of pediatric heart operations are better at solving post-operative problems. some of which can be fatal. doctors say all hospitals need to do a better job at recognizing complications in their earliest stages. >> researchers are getting a better understanding of how a mother's diet can increase the risk of diabetes in her child. doctors at the university of cambridge found that babies that did not get proper nutrition in the womb are less likely to store fats correctly later in life. when fats accumulate in the liver and muscles, the chances of diabetes increases. >>> scientists are increasing with a drug to treat heatstroke. the so-called couch potato pill builds muscle in completely inactive mice. it also stops muscle contracti

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anita brikman has more on these new recommendations and tips for taking care of your baby's teeth.ter: with her daughter elly jane avil always stressed good dental hygiene and like millions of other moms made sure her child saw a dentist by the age of 3, but newly revised guidelines say kids should make that first trip to the dentist even sooner, in the first year of life. >> going to the dentist is not top of mind. you think about vaccinations and well visits and getting the proper nutrition and learning all about that. so yes, this is surprising news of. reporter: dentists say those first few teeth can tell a lot about your child's future. by the time they go to school one in four kids will have cavities and by the time they're teenagers that number doubles. >> the child experiences tooth decay in their baby teeth, they're more likely to have tooth decay in their permanent teeth it. begins a process that's very difficult to stop. reporter: dr. paul castro is the chief of dentistry at nationwide hospital. first he says move a baby off the bottle as soon as possible. brush his or h

i'm anita brikman.good night, we'll see you tonight. >>> now, "entertainment tonight," the most watched entertainment newsmagazine in the world. >>> what's wrong with demi moore? the latest on her health crisis tonight. >> the 911 call came from demi's l.a. home. >> did she have a seizure? is she getting dangerously thin? what we know about her treatments. >>> plus, new video of her daughter rumer at the hospital. but where is ashton? >>> then, first shots of heather locklear after her hospital emergency. >>> dr. phil's 79-pound anorexic. drinking beer to lose weight? >> i weigh 79 to 82 pounds. >> drinking a six pack and then purging. can she be saved? >> i'm crazy. >>> plus, diabetic paula deen's new controversy. caught eating a cheese burger and fries. >>> how brad pitt saved his oscar-nominate

i'm anita brikman. >>> now, "entertainment tonight," the most watched entertainment news magazine inhe world. >>> demi moore. the dramatic call to 911. >> why is an ambulance not on its way right now? >> tonight, an "e.t. investigation." we break down the frantic moments before the paramedics arrived. >> she overdosed -- >> she's convulsing. >> demi semiconscious. shaking and burning up. the caller saying she smoked something similar to incense. >> she has done this before? >> i don't know. there's been some stuff recently that we're all just finding out. >> who was in the house? >> what sources are telling "e.t.". >> sir, this is an emergency. you need to get here as soon as possible. >> and did confusion delay a response? >> demi, can you hear me? >>> plus, new video of ashton arriving back in l.a. and did the breakup send demi over the edge? >>> and the video from our

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i'll be back here at 11:00 along with anita brikman.ll have the latest on the new hampshire primary. log on any time to wusa9.com. we'll be back later. we'll see you then. bye bye. >>> now, "entertainment tonight," the most watched entertainment newsmagazine in the world. >>> why katy perry is hiding. ♪ >> what sources say was the one thing that broke up her marriage. >> and our take on why she backed out of the people's choice awards. >>> then, new information on beyonce's new baby girl and her miscarriage. plus, other stars who lost a pregnancy. >> it was really tough. >>> the race for white house. hollywood takes side. >> i root for the president of the united states. >> george backed obama. but who's on the republican side and how much money is hollywood raising for the candidates? >> are the stars afraid of what golden globes host ricky gervais will say? >> you want an empty chair? no. why not? because it's not 1975.

i'm anita brikman. we'll see you tonight at 11:00 along with top. >>> now, "entertainment tonight," the most watched entertainment newsmagazine in the world. >>> demi moore. glamorous. successful. beautiful. and in crisis? was she hospital sized after inhailing a pocheap street drug popular with teens? tonight the "e.t. investigation" into the downfall of demi. >>> where is she now? where is ashton. new video. >>> plus, is she anorexic and what is the drug that reportedly caused her to have a seizure? >>> then -- >> i'm 19. >> we look back at demi's rocky road of love. >> she is my valentine. >> from emilio to bruce to ashton. her past romance highs and lows. >>> brad pitt talks marriage. >> give mommy a ring. okay, i will. i will. >> how his kids are pressuring

i'm anita brikman. have a great weekend. >>> now, "entertainment tonight," the most watched entertainment newsmagazine in the world. >>> katy perry's preacher parents speak out about their daughter's divorce. >> you know why my daughter is where she is at today? >> what they're telling the congregation about katy. >>> then, drew barrymore's new ring. britney spears. steven tyler. jessica and justin. "e.t.'s" engagement report card. which couples will actually make it down the aisle? >>> i'm back. >> mary hart returns to "e.t." today and she's taking us backstage with brad and george. >> they tease each other. >> plus, her most candid moment from the palm springs international film festival. >> i can't believe what you said up there. mr. gyllenhaal. >> he said my name. >>> hollywood's exorcism obsession. from the exorcist to this new horror movie,

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i'll be right back tonight at 11:00 along with anita brikman, mutt topper will be here watching -- plusr will be here watching this storm system and we'll have live cut-ins throughout the night. remember it's severe weather alert action. don't forget. log on any time you like to www.wusa9.com. we'll see you a bit later. have a great evening. bye bye. >>> now, "entertainment tonight," the most watched entertainment newsmagazine in the world. >>> the modern-day "titanic." terrifying new video. >> water rushing downstairs. filling the cabin. passengers in panic. as the ship begins to sink. >> it's really just out of a hollywood movie. but the real human tragedy. >> the very latest on the disaster. those who made it out alive come to "e.t." with their harrowing stories of survival. >> we all decided, let's lock arms and let's say the lord's prayer. >>> heather locklear, was she forced into a psych unit against her will? we have the latest. >>> who's the shirtless guy that katy perry is kissing? >>> could this man be khloe kardashian's real father? >> did kris ever joke about khloe not being

i'm anita brikman. derek is off tonight. talk about an emotional night on capitol hill.ed by party lines and rhetoric. both sides came together to bid a fond farewell to gabrielle giffords. kristin fisher has details. >> representative gabrielle giffords got a standing ovation as she entered the house chamber for the last time as an arizona congresswoman. her friend, representative debbie schultz broke down before reading giffords letter of resignation. >> i'm so proud of my friend and it will always be one of the great treasures of my life to have met

. >>> i'm anita brikman with a health alert. a study tracked 300 people with chronic back pain. some did yoga three months. others tried more traditional pain control. the yoga group reported less disability as their core and lower back muscles got stronger. >> this health alert is sponsored by cancer treatment centers of america, care that never quits. to learn more visit cancercenter.com. >>> now 9 sports with kristen berset, the best sports in town. reporter: welcome back. we are live at the verizon center. fans are coming in gearing up to see the wizards take on oklahoma city. it's the first versus the worst. oklahoma city has the best record in the league and, well, the wizards, we all know where they stand at 1-12, but everybody here tonight to see hometown boy kevin durant. now durant is a graduate of montrose christian, was picked second overall in the 2007 draft, played 14 games this season averaging 26 points a game. he's won the nba scoring title the last two years and is on his way to a third. the wizards are well aware of the tentie brings to the -- of the talent he

. >>> i'm anita brikman with this health alert. flu season is about to kick into high gear. people are con tables 24 to 72 hours after -- contagious 24 to 72 hours after catching it and stay contagious five days after the start. >> this health alert sponsored by cancer treatment centers of america, care that never quits. >>> now 9 sports with kristen berset, the best sports in town. >> former redskins head coach joe gibbs addressed the redskins problems today to the radio saying the key to a team's success starts at quarterback. i think we'd agree, but that should also be the redskins a priority this offseason but at what cost, though? if they address it in the draft, their best opportunity is to get baylor's robert griffin, iii, but it could cost dearly in draft picks and personnel to trade up and get them. also raheem morris met with skins officials to talk about a possible coaching job perhaps of the defensive. >>> after last night's debacle in orlando mo evans reportedly called a players only meeting today saying the sense of entitlement is the worst of any team he's bee

i'll be back at 11:00 along with anita brikman. thieves stealing gas from your car while you sleep.ll have the story for you. don't forget to log on any time to wusa9.com. we'll see you a bit later. bye-bye. the word is swapportunity. can i have the definition? swapportunity: the opportunity to swap a higher calorie snack for a yoplait light. can you use it in a sentence? mmm. swapping a 300 calorie donut for this 110 calorie strawberry shortcake is a good swapportunity. that's not a real word. oh haha it's real. [ female announcer ] delicious, creamy, yoplait light. over 30 flavors each around 100 calories. do the swap today. >>> now, "entertainment tonight," the most watched entertainment news magazine in the world. >>> brad pitt on a cane. >> what's going on with the cane? are you all right? >> little slip over new year's eve. >> "e.t." broke the story. now our take on his injury. >> i was carrying my daughter down the slope and i slipped. it was me or her. >> angelina and the new rumors. >> i heard it yesterday. >>> george and stacey. teasing brad backstage with mary hart. >> no

good evening, i'm anita brikman.per shutt is out on the weather terrace. >> i tell you what, those daffodils have been blooming. we have to put a stop to that. let's start with wind gusts. windchills are the key right now. winds gusting to 17 downtown. 18 in gaithersburg. it feels like it's 28 in gaithersburg. 25 in leesburg. and just barely feels like it's 30 downtown in manassas. you need to dress for the 20s if you're headed out in the next hour or so. it's going to be cold through wednesday. remember your pets. you're going to need

federal health experts say there's a lot of sickness out there and anita brikman brings us more on that is getting her flu shot, even though it's been a mild season so far. >> i have two kids. i was better safe than sorry. >> the centers for disease control says even though flu cases are down this year, people should still get vaccinated. experts say it's not unusual to have a slow start to the season than a dramatic increase in late winter. >> we have heard reports from state health departments that help us track that information, they are seeing more positive specimens. we might start to see increase in activity shortly. >> doctors aren't sure why influenza isn't spreading as quickly, but warmer temperatures this winter may play a role. >> milder winter may lead to people doing more activities outside, staying indoors less. being around sick people less. it may have something to do with that. >> the low flu activity may be a sign that more people are getting vaccinated. dr. len says if you haven't had your shot, do it now. sierra isn't taking any chances. >> hopefully i don't get the

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