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1/20/2013
Winter Sports Safety: Preparation Is Key
Posted 7:00 AM 1/20/2013 by Robert Preidt
SUNDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- The outdoor winter sports season is in full swing, which means it's a good time to remind people about winter sports safety tips, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
"As with all sports, there are numerous things to consider before getting (More)
1/18/2013
48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard
Posted 10:00 AM 1/18/2013 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, and the virus is proving particularly dangerous for the elderly, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
In addition, the number of children who have died from the flu (More)
Businesses Should Plan for Flu Disruptions, Doctor Says
Many Young Americans Plan to Own a Gun, Survey Finds
1/17/2013
Pictures Speak Louder Than Words on Cigarette Labeling
Posted 7:00 AM 1/17/2013 by Robert Preidt
THURSDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Tobacco warning labels that include graphic pictures of the health consequences of smoking are more effective than text-only warnings among all groups of smokers, according to a new study.
Researchers examined the reactions (More)
1/16/2013
FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine
Posted 7:00 PM 1/16/2013 by Robert Preidt
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel type of flu vaccine, the agency announced Wednesday.
Flublok, as the vaccine is called, does not use the traditional method of the influenza virus or eggs in its production. Instead, it is (More)
Airborne Toxins Down, But Overall Pollutant Levels Rising: EPA
Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says
1/15/2013
'Spot' Shortages of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu Reported, FDA Head Says
Posted 12:00 PM 1/15/2013 by Robert Preidt
TUESDAY, Jan. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Sporadic shortages of both the flu vaccine and the flu treatment Tamiflu are being reported, as this year's intense flu season continues, according to a top U.S. health official.
"We have received reports that some consumers have found spot shortages of (More)
1/11/2013
Bathroom Reminders May Prod Guys to Wash Their Hands
Posted 5:00 PM 1/11/2013 by Randy Dotinga
FRIDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- There may be help in sight for legions of hygiene-challenged men who "forget" to wash their hands before exiting the bathroom -- especially important in cutting down germ transmission in flu season.
New research suggests that institutions could boost the (More)
Flu Widespread in 47 States, Vaccine 'Moderately' Effective: CDC
1/10/2013
FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Posted 12:00 PM 1/10/2013 by By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is asking manufacturers of sleep medications containing zolpidem -- including Ambien -- to lower the recommended doses and to provide more safety information to patients.
These sleep (More)
Prescription Painkillers Trail Only Marijuana in Abuse Rates, Report Shows
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From the Flu
1/9/2013
Americans Suffer Worse Health Than Peers in Other Countries
Posted 12:00 PM 1/9/2013 by By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- The United States is falling behind 16 other affluent nations in terms of the health and safety of its populace, and even younger Americans are not spared this sobering fact.
According to a new report, people living in the United States die sooner, get (More)
1/4/2013
FDA Proposes New Rules to Strengthen Food Safety
Posted 12:00 PM 1/4/2013 by By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday proposed two significant safety measures aimed at better protecting the nation's food supply.
The rules would cover most links in the food supply network, from farm to processing facilities, and are part of (More)
1/3/2013
Many Americans Drive While Drowsy: Report
Posted 10:00 AM 1/3/2013 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Jan. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Driving drowsy is a major factor in traffic accidents and deaths in the United States, federal health officials reported Thursday.
Federal statistics state that 2.5 percent of fatal motor vehicle crashes and 2 percent of crashes with non-fatal injuries (More)
12/25/2012
Keep Kitchen Utensils Clean While Preparing Holiday Meal
Posted 7:00 AM 12/25/2012 by Robert Preidt
TUESDAY, Dec. 25 (HealthDay News) -- As you prepare your Christmas feast for your family, know that a new study finds that kitchen utensils such as knives and graters are potential sources of cross-contamination that can lead to foodborne illnesses.
Previous research has shown that meal (More)
Health Tip: Help Keep Your Baby's Crib Safe
12/21/2012
Mass Murders: Why Us? Why the U.S.?
Posted 7:00 AM 12/21/2012 by By Karen Pallarito
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The Newtown, Conn., carnage, the latest and most horrifying among a recent rash of mass shootings in America, is raising pointed questions about why this country is experiencing such lethal mayhem.
While the answers are complex, experts point to a (More)
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