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Safer Foods Equal Healthier People
Have you ever had typhoid fever? Many of you do not even know what I am talking about. That is because our food is much safer today that it was 100 years ago. Advances in food safety have protected us from diseases that were once very common.
food safety • illness • disease • great achievements in public health • cdc
Have you ever had typhoid fever? Many of you do not even know what I am talking about. That is because our food is much safer today that it was 100 years ago. Advances in food safety have protected us from diseases that were once very common.
food safety • illness • disease • great achievements in public health • cdc
The Hib Vaccine Saves Lives!
hib vaccine • haemophilus influenzae • bacterial meningitis • vaccination
hib vaccine • haemophilus influenzae • bacterial meningitis • vaccination
Staying Healthy
For those of us with autoimmune disease, staying healthy can be a challenge. Often, our already mixed up immune systems have trouble defending us against the hoards of virus and bacteria bombarding our skins. Once one of them breaches our defenses, it can be very hard to route out again.
health • disease • small pox • flu • autoimmune
For those of us with autoimmune disease, staying healthy can be a challenge. Often, our already mixed up immune systems have trouble defending us against the hoards of virus and bacteria bombarding our skins. Once one of them breaches our defenses, it can be very hard to route out again.
health • disease • small pox • flu • autoimmune
Ebola Is Back
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak and the United States has not yet restricted travel. Why are people being allowed to go to and from this country, when the risk factors are so high?
public health • ebola • outbreak • uganda • infectious
Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak and the United States has not yet restricted travel. Why are people being allowed to go to and from this country, when the risk factors are so high?
public health • ebola • outbreak • uganda • infectious
Gay Men's STDs Often Escape Notice
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Mercury in Fish and SeaFood
Seafood is a great source of protein and essential fatty acids, but some species are not healthy to eat.
fish • seafood • nutrition • mercury • protein
Seafood is a great source of protein and essential fatty acids, but some species are not healthy to eat.
fish • seafood • nutrition • mercury • protein
NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR AMERICANS
Why is contaminated maize, which the US deemed to be not fit for human consumption, still being exported to other countries? Are food aid programmes being used to dump unsaleable crops? Linda looks one of the lesser known food scandals.
gmo • genetically modified • gm food • maize • contaminated
Why is contaminated maize, which the US deemed to be not fit for human consumption, still being exported to other countries? Are food aid programmes being used to dump unsaleable crops? Linda looks one of the lesser known food scandals.
gmo • genetically modified • gm food • maize • contaminated
Playground Safety Tips
Warm weather is the best time to take your child to the playground to release energy and get some exercise. Learn how to keep her safe on the playground.
playground safety • playground tips • be safe on playground • playground surface • centers for disease control
Warm weather is the best time to take your child to the playground to release energy and get some exercise. Learn how to keep her safe on the playground.
playground safety • playground tips • be safe on playground • playground surface • centers for disease control
Y2K Childhood Vaccination Schedule Released
The new recommendations are in! Go see for yourself what those recommendations mean to your children.
vaccine • vaccination • whooping cough • pertussis • hepatitis b virus
The new recommendations are in! Go see for yourself what those recommendations mean to your children.
vaccine • vaccination • whooping cough • pertussis • hepatitis b virus
Preventing Medical Issues on Volunteer Vacations
Preventative measures can help minimize the chance of contracting diseases such as malaria, swine flu, dysentery, cholera, yellow fever, typhoid, and others.
immunizations for developing countries • heatlh for international volunteers • staying healthy while traveling • travelers' health in third world countries • cdc recommendations for immunizations
Preventative measures can help minimize the chance of contracting diseases such as malaria, swine flu, dysentery, cholera, yellow fever, typhoid, and others.
immunizations for developing countries • heatlh for international volunteers • staying healthy while traveling • travelers' health in third world countries • cdc recommendations for immunizations
Morgellons Disease is a Mystery
Delusional parasitosis is a rare, time-honored psychiatric disorder in which you feel bugs crawling under your skin. Is Morgellons disease a variation of this disorder?
morgellons disease mystery • psychological disorders • psychiatric disorders • delusional parasitosis • people with morgellons
Delusional parasitosis is a rare, time-honored psychiatric disorder in which you feel bugs crawling under your skin. Is Morgellons disease a variation of this disorder?
morgellons disease mystery • psychological disorders • psychiatric disorders • delusional parasitosis • people with morgellons
Charming Porky Pig, Stuttering and Swine Flu
Porky Pig was a cute Looney Tunes character with a lovable stutter who gave the world a completely new view of pigs, one that would never be associated with swine flu.
charming porky pig stuttering swine flu • lovable pigs • cute looney tunes character • different view pigs • sold war bonds during wwii
Porky Pig was a cute Looney Tunes character with a lovable stutter who gave the world a completely new view of pigs, one that would never be associated with swine flu.
charming porky pig stuttering swine flu • lovable pigs • cute looney tunes character • different view pigs • sold war bonds during wwii
Don't Bite Those Nails--Especially if They're Polished!
A survey conducted by a nonprofit environmental group revealed that a large number of nail polishes contain phthalates—a chemical linked to birth defects.
phthalates • nail polish • nail hardener • ewg • environmental working group
A survey conducted by a nonprofit environmental group revealed that a large number of nail polishes contain phthalates—a chemical linked to birth defects.
phthalates • nail polish • nail hardener • ewg • environmental working group
Lose 104 Pounds a Year:
New research links TV advertising and prolonged sitting with the fattening of America. By replacing TV time with activity, you can lose over 104 pounds a year.
lose 104 pounds a year • kill your tv • watch tv gain weight • sitting leads to weight gain • dangers of sitting
New research links TV advertising and prolonged sitting with the fattening of America. By replacing TV time with activity, you can lose over 104 pounds a year.
lose 104 pounds a year • kill your tv • watch tv gain weight • sitting leads to weight gain • dangers of sitting
Prevent Childhood Obesity
Do your child a favor. Help him or her learn to eat well. This is a gift that lasts a lifetime - a long lifetime.
prevent childhood obesity • overweight children • national epidemic • obesity children • obese category
Do your child a favor. Help him or her learn to eat well. This is a gift that lasts a lifetime - a long lifetime.
prevent childhood obesity • overweight children • national epidemic • obesity children • obese category
Wash that Fresh Fruit: Raspberries, Strawberries, and Cyclospora
cyclospora cayetanensis • diarrhea • infections • fresh fruit
cyclospora cayetanensis • diarrhea • infections • fresh fruit
We Are No Longer Islands
Diseases on the other side of the world can now visit our back yard (Nile River Fever). For better or worse the world is getting smaller every day.
nile • river • fever • virus • encephalitis
Diseases on the other side of the world can now visit our back yard (Nile River Fever). For better or worse the world is getting smaller every day.
nile • river • fever • virus • encephalitis
CDC Issues Directions on Staph
The CDC stated that schools do not need to close when MRSA is found. Just wash hands frequently and cover all open wounds.
mrsa staph is spreading • cdc mrsa guidelines • antibiotic-resistant bacteria in schools • closing schools unnecessary • mrsa symptoms
The CDC stated that schools do not need to close when MRSA is found. Just wash hands frequently and cover all open wounds.
mrsa staph is spreading • cdc mrsa guidelines • antibiotic-resistant bacteria in schools • closing schools unnecessary • mrsa symptoms
Bananas Do NOT Transmit the Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Bananas are not great places for flesh-eating bacteria to live.
streptococcus pyogenes • bananas • flesh-eating bacteria
Bananas are not great places for flesh-eating bacteria to live.
streptococcus pyogenes • bananas • flesh-eating bacteria
Its Back! West Nile Fever
As the mosquitoes bite so West Nile Virus spreads. Summer is here in the United States and with it comes West Nile Fever. You may need a refresher course on how to protect yourselves. If you do click on the link above.
wnv • west nile virus • west nile fever • mosquito • mosquitoes.
As the mosquitoes bite so West Nile Virus spreads. Summer is here in the United States and with it comes West Nile Fever. You may need a refresher course on how to protect yourselves. If you do click on the link above.
wnv • west nile virus • west nile fever • mosquito • mosquitoes.
Twenty-eight Grams of Prevention is Worth 453 Grams of Cure
immunizations • hand washing • food washing • healthy lifestyle
immunizations • hand washing • food washing • healthy lifestyle
U.S. Seeks To Eliminate Syphilis
A large drop in the number of syphilis cases gives renewed hope that this disease can be eliminated from the United States in the next few years.
syphilis • sexually • transmitted • disease • united states
A large drop in the number of syphilis cases gives renewed hope that this disease can be eliminated from the United States in the next few years.
syphilis • sexually • transmitted • disease • united states
Lower the Risk of Transmitting the AIDS Virus to Your Baby
Treating pregnant women with AZT can lower the risk of transmitting the AIDS virus to her baby.
aids • azt • cdc • pregnant • baby
Treating pregnant women with AZT can lower the risk of transmitting the AIDS virus to her baby.
aids • azt • cdc • pregnant • baby
Sex and Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is another virus that you must worry about in a growing list of viruses like AIDS, hepatitis B, gonorrhea or chlamydia. It is not known for certain if you can transmit Hepatitis C through sexual intercourse.
sex • hepatitis • hep c • hcv • hepatitis c
Hepatitis C is another virus that you must worry about in a growing list of viruses like AIDS, hepatitis B, gonorrhea or chlamydia. It is not known for certain if you can transmit Hepatitis C through sexual intercourse.
sex • hepatitis • hep c • hcv • hepatitis c
Symptoms of Mumps
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.
mumps • mmr • mumps outbreak • symptoms of the mumps • cdc
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.
mumps • mmr • mumps outbreak • symptoms of the mumps • cdc
Talking Bacteria
If even bacteria feel communication is important why don't husbands (myself included) communicate more?
salmonella
If even bacteria feel communication is important why don't husbands (myself included) communicate more?
salmonella
Wash Your Hands!
Handwashing is essential to help avoid colds and flu and spreading other germs.
wash your hands • handwashing • germs • coughs • colds
Handwashing is essential to help avoid colds and flu and spreading other germs.
wash your hands • handwashing • germs • coughs • colds
Autism On The Rise
Autism seems to be on the rise in schools. It causes verbal, social and emotional problems. Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls.
autism • mark greer • david greer • vaccines • mercury
Autism seems to be on the rise in schools. It causes verbal, social and emotional problems. Boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls.
autism • mark greer • david greer • vaccines • mercury
Bacteria and Infertility
A high percentage of sexually active teenage ladies are infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. The leading cause of preventable infertility in the United States.
sexually active • teenagers • infertility • pelvic inflammatory disease
A high percentage of sexually active teenage ladies are infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. The leading cause of preventable infertility in the United States.
sexually active • teenagers • infertility • pelvic inflammatory disease
Cholesterol And Heart Disease
The most common heart disease is often caused by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, but there are several other factors involved.
ldl cholesterol levels • risk of atherosclerosis • coronary heart disease • coronary artery disease • risk factors for heart disease
The most common heart disease is often caused by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, but there are several other factors involved.
ldl cholesterol levels • risk of atherosclerosis • coronary heart disease • coronary artery disease • risk factors for heart disease
Diabetes Crisis: Treatment Options
This month's celebrity writer for the Health and Wellness section discusses the real roots of the diabetes epidemic in the US and what to do about it.
diabetes treatment • american diabetes association • type 2 diabetes • diabetes therapeutic interventions • dr. franklin house
This month's celebrity writer for the Health and Wellness section discusses the real roots of the diabetes epidemic in the US and what to do about it.
diabetes treatment • american diabetes association • type 2 diabetes • diabetes therapeutic interventions • dr. franklin house
Listeria and Pregnancy
Pregnant women should avoid eating soft-serve ice cream. Soft-serve ice cream machines may contain a bacteria known as Listeria that is harmful if ingested in pregnancy.
soft serve ice cream and pregnancy • dangers of soft serve ice cream in pregnancy • soft serve ice cream and listeria • unsafe foods and pregnancy • foods to avoid in pregnancy
Pregnant women should avoid eating soft-serve ice cream. Soft-serve ice cream machines may contain a bacteria known as Listeria that is harmful if ingested in pregnancy.
soft serve ice cream and pregnancy • dangers of soft serve ice cream in pregnancy • soft serve ice cream and listeria • unsafe foods and pregnancy • foods to avoid in pregnancy
Mid-Life Parenting
Many professional women elected to establish a career and financial stability in their 20s and 30s. Now many are embarking on a new career at 40........family.
mid-life parenting • parenting at middle age • pregnancy risks over 35 • benefits of mid-life parenting • rewards of mid-life parenting
Many professional women elected to establish a career and financial stability in their 20s and 30s. Now many are embarking on a new career at 40........family.
mid-life parenting • parenting at middle age • pregnancy risks over 35 • benefits of mid-life parenting • rewards of mid-life parenting
Organic Foods in Schools
A private, West Hollywood elementary school has decided to battle obesity. The district has developed a fresh, whole food approach to hot lunch.
hot lunch • obesity • fresh food • west hollywood • nutrition
A private, West Hollywood elementary school has decided to battle obesity. The district has developed a fresh, whole food approach to hot lunch.
hot lunch • obesity • fresh food • west hollywood • nutrition
Pooches and Parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
Safest States For Kids
A recent report has come out regarding the general safety of activities that concern children including playground equipment, cross walks and helmet and booster seat use.
child safety laws • us state laws • booster seats • school-bus crossing • national center for missing & exploited children
A recent report has come out regarding the general safety of activities that concern children including playground equipment, cross walks and helmet and booster seat use.
child safety laws • us state laws • booster seats • school-bus crossing • national center for missing & exploited children
Salmonella Contaminated Breakfast Cereal
Salmonella Contaminated Breakfast Cereal.
cereal • breakfast • salmonella • agona • diarrhea
Salmonella Contaminated Breakfast Cereal.
cereal • breakfast • salmonella • agona • diarrhea
Salmonella Outbreaks and US Politics
Lawmakers and farmers point the finger at the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control but there is enough blame to spread around both agencies.
house of representative salmonella hearings • financial losses to producers • government agencies defense • government agencies turf wars • government agencies lack of cooperation
Lawmakers and farmers point the finger at the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control but there is enough blame to spread around both agencies.
house of representative salmonella hearings • financial losses to producers • government agencies defense • government agencies turf wars • government agencies lack of cooperation
Salmonella Poisoning
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
Should my Child go to Daycare?
Information on Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Fifths Disease, and Ringworm.
childhood diseases • daycare illness • childcare illness • daycare • childcare
Information on Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, Fifths Disease, and Ringworm.
childhood diseases • daycare illness • childcare illness • daycare • childcare
The Swine Flu Pandemic - Overview and Prevention
While most people recover from swine flu without needing any medical treatment, it can prove fatal to a few. Find out how to protect yourself against swine flu today.
swine flu • swine flu pandemic • swine flu symptoms • swine flu preventive measures • swine flu treatment
While most people recover from swine flu without needing any medical treatment, it can prove fatal to a few. Find out how to protect yourself against swine flu today.
swine flu • swine flu pandemic • swine flu symptoms • swine flu preventive measures • swine flu treatment
There is No Streptococcus Virus!
streptococcus • viruses • streptococcus pyogenes • bacteria • misinformation
streptococcus • viruses • streptococcus pyogenes • bacteria • misinformation
Tips to Prevent Children From Catching the Flu
Flu season in the United States ranges from November until April, and many parents will do all they can to prevent children from catching the virus.
prevent children from catching the flu virus • reduce kids' risk getting influenza • children from getting the flu • getting the flu • kids' risk of catching influenza
Flu season in the United States ranges from November until April, and many parents will do all they can to prevent children from catching the virus.
prevent children from catching the flu virus • reduce kids' risk getting influenza • children from getting the flu • getting the flu • kids' risk of catching influenza
Vaccinations for Central America
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Find out what vaccinations you and your family need before heading off to Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua or Panama.
vaccinations for central america • hepititis a vaccine • hepititis b vaccine • malaria vaccine • what vaccinations do i need
Adventurous Seniors Packing Lists
Got Toilet Paper? Photocopy of Passport? Hand Sanitizer? From AARP, CDC Come Tips for Senior Travelers on What to Pack in Carry-on Luggage Besides Clothes and Toiletries
purell hand cleanerr • deet insect killer • sunscreen • upset stomach medication • painkillers
Got Toilet Paper? Photocopy of Passport? Hand Sanitizer? From AARP, CDC Come Tips for Senior Travelers on What to Pack in Carry-on Luggage Besides Clothes and Toiletries
purell hand cleanerr • deet insect killer • sunscreen • upset stomach medication • painkillers
Agricultural Use of Antibiotics Causes Risks for Humans -- Plus
Use of Antibiotics in livestock feed poses risks to humans but US federal agencies differ on the extent of the risk. Plus some home remedies to limit your own use of antibiotics.
antibiotics • agriculture • food • disease • virus
Use of Antibiotics in livestock feed poses risks to humans but US federal agencies differ on the extent of the risk. Plus some home remedies to limit your own use of antibiotics.
antibiotics • agriculture • food • disease • virus
AIDS In Rural Heterosexual America
Even rural heterosexually active america is not free from the threat of AIDS. A recent report by the CDC indicates sexually active teens are a higher risk of getting AIDS also.
aids • teens • sexually active • mississippi
Even rural heterosexually active america is not free from the threat of AIDS. A recent report by the CDC indicates sexually active teens are a higher risk of getting AIDS also.
aids • teens • sexually active • mississippi
Children's Cold Medicines Warnings
Children under the age of 6 may be at risk and children under the age of two are difinitely at risk in the use of OTC cold and cough medications.
cough and cold medications • otc meds • over the counter medications • medications for children • fatalities in children from cough and cold medicin
Children under the age of 6 may be at risk and children under the age of two are difinitely at risk in the use of OTC cold and cough medications.
cough and cold medications • otc meds • over the counter medications • medications for children • fatalities in children from cough and cold medicin
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