Archive for October 2011
Emergency department (ED) visits rose by nearly 10 percent over a one-year period, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC report, released in conjunction with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) annual meeting, says that more than 136 million people visited American EDs in 2009—up from [...]
If you’re 40 or older, regular mammograms belong on your to-do list. This screening test offers substantial benefits for fighting breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). To get the full benefit of this tool, try the tips below. Plan ahead It’s essential to get this test regularly. If your doctor’s office or insurance company [...]
Your Children and their Vegetables
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● October 29, 2011
“What is your favorite vegetable?” this question is almost always met with a bewildered look or followed by the question of “what is a vegetable?” Working with 4th graders I can see that most either dislike the vegetables that they eat or avoid them all together. While the new MyPlate recommends that each child receive [...]
Growing Number of Oral Cancers Linked to HPV, Study Finds
Posted by: Nicole Williams in: ● October 28, 2011
The number of oral cancers linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV) is on the rise, according to a study published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study looked at oropharyngeal cancer, which affects the oropharynx—the middle part of the throat, including the base of the tongue, the soft palate, the tonsils, and the [...]
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Americans admit driving drunk about 112 million times in 2010, according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s a 30 percent drop—a significant decline—from the peak of 161 million self-reported cases of alcohol-impaired driving recorded in 2006, according to the CDC. But drinking and driving remains “a public health problem with [...]
Frequently Asked Questions Answered by Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Joseph Zucker Question: What is total hip replacement? The hip joint is composed of two parts – the hip socket which is a cup-shaped bone (called the acetabulum) and the “ball” which is the head of the thigh bone (femur). Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure [...]
Breakfast…The Key to Learning
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● October 24, 2011
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Before you send your kids off to school, there may be something they’re missing. Studies show that school children skip breakfast more than any other meal of the day. That means some kids can go up to 15 hours or more without eating any food. Not only does skipping breakfast leave their stomachs growling, it [...]
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