(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Washington, DC – The first study to assess the differences between hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke in children finds an urgent need for more rapid identification of stroke symptoms in children, and attributes delays in treatment to the lack of valid pediatric stroke recognition tools for emergency physicians and paramedics.
Month: February 2011
Winter Blues? – Try the Philips Wake-up Light
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Start your day off with a positive, natural experience instead of a jarring alarm with the new Philips Wake-up Light HF3470 – an alarm clock that wakes you up with light.
Expert Tax Tips For Saving Time And Money
(HealthNewsDigest.com)—Although you have a few extra days to file this year’s tax return, experts encourage you to file sooner rather than later. Whether you’re getting a refund or owe taxes, there’s incentive for everyone to file now.
5 Ways to a Healthy Heart
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA – February is American Heart Month, so it is a great reminder of just how important it is to take proper care of your heart. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults.
Aspen Dental Added 51 New Offices, Welcomed More Than 422,000 New Patients in 2010
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – SYRACUSE, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2011 — Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S., experienced significant growth in 2010, adding 51 new dental offices, an expansion of more than 20 percent.
A Valentine for Our Heart, Aerobic Exercise!
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – February is the month of love with Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month, that is! And this Friday, February 4th, is “National Wear Red Day”, created to heighten awareness that taking care of our heart is vital to our life.
When the Weather and Walkways are Treacherous
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY. – Snow storms and freezing temperatures in many parts of the country have turned streets into obstacle courses. Slippery slush and patches of ice litter streets and sidewalks, presenting hazardous conditions that could lead to a fall if people aren’t careful.
Good Sex at Midlife and Beyond
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CLEVELAND, Ohio (February 1, 2011)—Menopause does not mean the end of a woman’s sex life, but it often brings changes in sexual function that she needs to understand to maintain good sexual health at midlife and beyond.
KidsHealth KidsPoll® on Girls & Sports
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Wilmington, DE, February 1, 2011 – Research shows that playing sports can boost a girl’s health, self-confidence, and even her report card. Athletic girls are also less likely to smoke, and later in life, girls who continue to exercise regularly are less likely to get breast cancer and osteoporosis.
MediConnect Continues Rapid Growth, Adds 200 Employees
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – SALT LAKE CITY – February 1, 2011 – MediConnect Global today announced that among its major accomplishments during an exceptionally productive 2010 the company achieved continued significant revenue growth in the midst of a sustained national and global economic recession. Notably, its healthcare division – where four of the five largest health insurers are among its clients – has grown 2,076 percent since 2007.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Launches Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2011 — The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the authority on children’s oral health, announced today the creation of their Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center.
HHS/OWH Steps Up Heart Attack Awareness Efforts
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Washington, DC, February 1, 2011 – A woman suffers a heart attack every minute in the United States. But according to a 2009 American Heart Association (AHA) survey, only half of women said they would call 9-1-1 if they thought they were having a heart attack – and many women did not even recognize several key symptoms.
Brain Can Learn to Overcome Sleep Apnea
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – TORONTO, ON – New research from the University of Toronto could provide some restful nights for the 18 million North Americans who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
Be Yourself On Interviews
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Interviews are stressful and scary. Will they like you? Will you wear the right thing, say the right thing, or just get the whole thing right?
LECOM School of Pharmacy Receives Full Six-year Accreditation
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Erie, PA – The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy has received a full, six-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
More Dentists Taking Pains to Win Back Fearful Patients
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – To draw frightened patients back, some dentists are offering new types of sedatives, entertaining distractions and even spa services. – Video: Want a Foot Massage With That Cleaning?
Your Used Clothing Can Save You Hundreds Of Dollars In Taxes
(HealthNewsDigest.com)—It’s a typical scene: You’ve cleaned out a closet or your garage and have a box full of items you no longer want. You’d rather give it to charity than send it to the landfill or have a time-consuming garage sale.
JAOtech Launches the World’s First Smart HD LED TV for Healthcare
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Trumbull, Connecticut, – JAOtech, the leading manufacturer of bedside Smart Terminals for hospitals, is to unveil the world’s first large screen ultra-thin medical LED TV with built-in computer, aimed specifically at healthcare applications such as patient entertainment and clinical access.
Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Institute for Healthcare Advancement’s Tenth Annual Health Literacy Conference Set for May 4-6, 2011
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – La Habra, Calif. – January 31, 2011 – The Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity and a national leader in health literacy education and services, will host its 10th Annual Health Literacy Conference on May 4-6, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine, Calif.