(HealthNewsDigest,com) – Food poisoning isn’t only a human problem: our four-legged friends are also at risk if they eat foods that are contaminated with disease-causing bacteria. Two of these bacteria — Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes – are particularly dangerous to both pets and humans.
Month: June 2014
7 Things Your Guy Won’t Do if He Doesn’t Plan to Marry You
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Women invest a lot of emotion and time into relationships. After six months to a year of serious dating most women are looking for signs whether or not their guy is serious. Women replay things their guy may have said or sweet looks he has given her, but may not pay attention to the important signals guys often give.
No Ethics? No Problem: The Sequel
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A few weeks ago, this column ran a storyexposing just a few of the shocking ethics violations that occurred in conjunction with a clinical trial called SUPPORT (Surfactant, Positive Pressure, and Oxygenation Randomized Trial). The trial’s primary purpose was to examine the efficacy of two experimental strategies for managing oxygen and two strategies of ventilation therapy in extremely premature babies.
Get a Well-Rounded Work-Out
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – There are four main types of physical activity: aerobic, muscle-strengthening, bone-strengthening and stretching.
Men’s Health and the Environment
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Indeed, women aren’t the only ones who should be worried about environmental threats. A recently released report (“Men’s Health: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You”) by the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) concludes that environmental exposures may have major negative impacts on men’s health as well
Winco Recalls Contraband 24 Canister Shell Fireworks Kit Due to Impact, Burn Hazards
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
American Humane Association Wins Gold Level from Top Charitable Association for Transparancy and Accountablity
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON, D.C., June 27, 2014 – American Humane Association has received the GuideStar Exchange Gold participation level, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, Inc., the premier source of nonprofit information. This level demonstrates American Humane Association’s deep commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability.
Don’t Let Injuries From Fireworks Become Part of Your Tradition this Holiday (Video)
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Washington, D.C., June 27, 2014 — Often, when thinking of the Fourth of July, one of the first things that come to
mind are big, beautiful fireworks, with vibrant colors that light up a
summer night’s sky. In the midst of all this holiday grandeur, it is
important to understand fireworks safety and how to prevent tragedy
during your July 4 celebration.
Breast Cancer—Men Get It Too
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Breast cancer is a disease usually associated with women, as reflected by pink ribbons and apparel, but men get it too, albeit rarely.
Sex Hormone Levels at Midlife Linked to Bad Cholesterol Carriers that Increase Heart Disease Risk in Women
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2014 – As hormone levels change during the transition to menopause, the quality of a woman’s cholesterol carriers degrades, leaving her at greater risk for heart disease, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health discovered.
Empowering Consumers through Accurate Genomic Tests
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – We’ve come to recognize that almost every disease has a genetic component, and many consumers now are eager to know more about their genetic profiles
Special Issue of Scientific American Magazine Devoted to Promoting Global Cardiovascular Health
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Global authorities in the field of cardiovascular medicine led by Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, of Mount Sinai Heart at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinaihave created a free, special publication produced in collaboration with Scientific American Custom Media. Called “Promoting Cardiovascular Health Worldwide
Take the Test, Take Control
By Ginny A. Roth This 1995 poster, “You Are Not Alone,” from the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), attempts to quell the fear that was, Continue reading Source: NLM
Emory Opens Heart Rhythm Clinics to Treat Growing Problem
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ATLANTA – Emory Healthcare is launching new screening centers across the Atlanta area to help diagnosis abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias.
50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act: July 2
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. This landmark law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations, in publicly owned or operated facilities, in employment and union membership and in the registration of voters. To mark the anniversary, the U.S. Census Bureau has gathered key statistics that measure changes in some characteristics of different race groups to date.
Safe and Effective Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment for Sports Related Injuries
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY — Jun 26, 2014 / — Sports related injuries are incredibly common in both children and adults and can range from being mild to being very dangerous. As the numbers of sports related injuries in the population keeps increasing, it’s important that these patients are carefully treated and receive the best treatment for them.
New Infections Cause Dormant Viruses to Reactivate
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The famous slogan is “A diamond is forever,” but that phrase might be better suited to herpes: Unlike most viruses, which succumb to the immune system’s attack, herpes remains in the body forever, lying in wait, sometimes reactivating years later.
Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder Need Better Health Care Transition Services
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COLUMBIA, Mo. -As of 2014, approximately one out of every 68 children born has an autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cosmetic Foot Surgery: Fashion’s Pandora’s Box?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO, June 26, 2014 — Getting excited over a snazzy pair of Jimmy Choo stilettos is one thing–having your feet surgically altered to wear them is another. As extreme and imprudent as it may sound, the cosmetic surgery craze isn’t just for faces anymore–it’s now moved to the feet, and it’s kicking up a storm.
Do Teething Babies Need Medicine on Their Gums?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Teething is a normal part of childhood that doesn’t need a “cure,” whether with prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines.