The next time you reach into the refrigerator to grab a bite to eat, consider that you might also be grabbing some microscopic moochers — cold viruses.
New research details how several surfaces in a home with a family member who already has a cold are likely to become contaminated with a cold virus, including refrigerator doors, remote controls and bathroom faucets.
The report, conducted by researchers from the University of Virginia Health System, Read the rest of this entry »

– Hendersonville Police on Monday arrested two people on charges of possessing and selling marijuana at an apartment adjacent to two schools.
Police detectives recently received information about illegal drug sales at 724 Buncombe Street, Apartment 3, which is located about a half-block away from Hendersonville High School and Imaculata Catholic School, according to a statement by police.
Monday at the apartment, finding marijuana and drug Read the rest of this entry »

Hanover Township man hurt in wreck dies at St. Luke's Hospital in Fountain Hill
FOUNTAIN HILL | A 60-year-old Hanover Township man, who
drove into a city firetruck Oct. 24, died Saturday at St.
Luke’s Hospital, the Lehigh County coroner said.
William Samer, of the 4500 block of Dolores Lane, was
pronounced dead at 9:48 p.m. Saturday, according to the
coroner’s office. Samer had been in critical condition
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RICHMOND — A 24-year-old man tried to fight with an armed robber who shot and critically wounded him late Thursday, police said.
The victim was walking near the 1300 block of Esmond Avenue about 11:35 p.m. when he heard footsteps behind him. He turned around to find a man threatening him with a handgun, said Richmond police Lt. Manjit Sappal.
The attacker demanded the victim’s property, but the victim, believing he was going to be shot whether Read the rest of this entry »

’s conduct of clinical trials for an antibiotic.
On Wednesday,
) received a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that rejected its new drug application for the antibiotic ceftobiprole, which was developed to treat complicated skin and skin structure infections. The letter said that the FDA could not approve the drug at this time because it needed the company to verify its auditing techniques for clinical trials. J&J and its Swiss-based Read the rest of this entry »

Contributed by Dr. Steve Parker, a board-certified physician with privileges at Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.
I am trying to loose weight and I heard about the Mediterranean diet. Can you tell me more about this diet?
Observational studies conducted in the mid-20th century associated the Mediterranean diet with longer life spans, reduced rates of chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease and dementia, Read the rest of this entry »

NEW YORK (AP) — One of two New York City police officers shot while trying to arrest a man in a subway station has been released from the hospital.
Officer Jason Maass, struck in the lower back, was released Wednesday. Officer Shane Farina remains in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery.
Police say the suspect, Raul Nunez, tried to enter a Queens subway station Tuesday by illegally using a child’s discounted fare card.
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December 27, 2008 07:33 pm
In many cases, diabetes can be controlled without medication, and the Telford YMCA is teaming up with the Madison County Extension office to help 12 diabetics learn to do that in 2009.
The YMCA is offering a 12-week free membership with nutritional counseling and assistance from a personal trainer to help 12 diabetics get and stay fit, said Kevin Hurt, the Y’s executive director.
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This press release contains forward-looking information within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the Safe financial
results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and
uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve
risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual Read the rest of this entry »

Part of Governors closed until 9 p.m. today to finish job
Roy Woods faced zooming traffic in front of him and
thousands of pounds of bridge span looming in the air behind
him with only a pair of orange flags and a plastic hard-hat
to protect him Saturday.
Woods was one of about 60 people working to take down the
Huntsville Hospital pedestrian bridge, and part of his day
was staring down inattentive motorists.
“People don’t pay attention,” said Read the rest of this entry »