Archive for October 28th, 2007

Guidelines Help To Prevent Skin Infections In Athletes

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Minnesota Department of Health released a set of educational materials for athletes, coaches, health care providers and others on skin infections and how they can be prevented.

Ohio May Stop Dangerous Sales of Cosmetic Optical

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann on behalf of the Ohio Optical Dispensers

Breastfeeding Does Not Create Sagging Breasts

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

While the benefits of breastfeeding are unquestionable, many new mothers choose not to for fear of sagging breasts.

CDC Recommends Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

A panel of immunization experts has voted to expand the recommendation for the nasal spray influenza vaccine FluMist.

Students, Families Urged To Take Steps To Stay Healthy

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Students, families, and educators urged to wash their hands thoroughly and frequently, since hand-washing can prevent the spread of many infections.

Guidelines Help To Prevent Skin Infections In Athletes

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Minnesota Department of Health released a set of educational materials for athletes, coaches, health care providers and others on skin infections and how they can be prevented.

Bell’s Fishery Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg, Soy, Milk products

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

People who have allergies to egg, soy or milk products run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume Bell’s Whitefish Pate.

FDA Issues Early Communication About Safety Review Of Aprotinin Injection

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

FDA issued an Early Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review of Aprotinin Injection, a drug used to control bleeding during heart surgery.

California Hispanic Women Have the Lowest Rate Of Folic Acid Consumption

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

The use of folic acid, a dietary supplement that can prevent neural tube birth defects, among Hispanic women of childbearing age in California declined between 2002 and 2006.

Maryland Governor Unveils Health Insurance Proposal

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Governor’s Health Insurance Proposal Will Expand Medical Insurance Coverage in Maryland to More than 100,000 Adults and Children; Executive Order Establishes Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council