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Brain-Eating Amoeba Fatalities Linked to Common Cold Remedy – Live Science A new warning has been issued on the possible dangers of using a nasal irrigation device know as a neti pot. This popular home remedy for colds and sinuses has been linked to two deaths in Louisiana after users filled their pots with tap … Continue reading The Friday Roundup
It’s been a busy week in health news and we’ve read it all so that we can bring you this week’s top 5 headlines. Morning-After Pill Limit Marks First Time U.S. Overrules FDA – Bloomburg Business week In an unprecedented move, the Obama administration overruled an FDA decision this week to allow unrestricted over-the-counter access … Continue reading The Friday Roundup
By Rebecca Jones This time of year, as we enjoy the mountains of cookies and homemade pies already our thoughts are turning to New Year’s resolutions and how we promise to eat healthier in the coming months. Sometimes eating healthy goes beyond just picking food that is low-fat and nutritious, it’s also important to keep … Continue reading 5 Foods to Add to the Naughty List This Holiday Season
By Rebecca Jones Tomorrow is Thanksgiving; a day dedicated to feasting and vegging in front of the TV watching football but it is also a day to take stock of all the things we are grateful for including the family that will probably spend the day driving us crazy. The holidays can easily turn into … Continue reading Staying Healthy and Happy for Thanksgiving
Men Can Be Binge-Eaters, Too – NPR While most people think of eating disorders as a woman’s issue, the truth is more and more men are also suffering from what is a debilitating and potentially fatal illness. According to a new study conducted by Wesleyan University men are almost as likely to suffer from binge … Continue reading The Friday Roundup
By Rebecca Jones It’s Friday again and we’ve decided to make the roundup a regular weekly feature. Don’t have time to read the paper? Check in here on Fridays for the weeks top health related stories. 1.Study of the Day: Twitter Reveals How Universally Upsetting Work Is – The Atlantic Twitter has confirmed what the … Continue reading Friday Roundup: Our Five Favorite Headlines
By Rebecca Jones In an alarming new trend, visits to the ER for accidental medication poisoning in children 5 and under is up 30%. Despite warnings to keep medicines out of the reach of children the rate of poisoning has gone up 30% in the last year while the number of children under 5 in … Continue reading Accidental Poisoning in Children is on the Rise
By Rebecca Jones A verdict was finally announced in the trial of the doctor who removed a Kentucky man’s penis during a routine circumcision and many are left wondering just how common penile cancer is and what kind of screening is available so that they do not have to worry about finding themselves in a … Continue reading Penile Cancer: The Cancer that No One Wants to Talk About
By Rebecca Jones In a landmark decision, the Health and Human Services Department announced today that U.S. health insurance companies will have to offer women free birth control along with other preventative health services as part of the Obama administration health care overhaul. Following the recommendations issued last month by the Institute of Medicine that … Continue reading Free Birth Control Approved for US Women
By Rebecca Jones In what could be a major breakthrough, scientists have announced that they have isolated an antibody that could be used to vaccinate against all types of influenza A viruses. This is the first step toward a universal flu vaccine that could be administered once instead of annually. Researchers are guardedly optimistic that … Continue reading Scientists Announce First Step in Creating Universal Flu Vaccine
