An 18-year-old man is in critical condition and Valley Medical Center’s emergency room is shut indefinitely down due to toxic contamination, following a mysterious chemical gas released from the teen’s home on Yucca Avenue in San Jose.
Authorities told the Mercury News they don’t know what kind of toxic substance was released around 8:05 a.m. inside a house on the 3000 block of Yucca Avenue. Hazardous materials crews are on scene trying to sort Read the rest of this entry »
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Almost half of college-age Americans have suffered from some type of mental health problem in the past year, but few seek treatment, a survey finds.
The survey, of more than 5,000 U.S. adults ages 19 to 25, found that mental health disorders were common among both college students and those not in college. But neither group was likely to have had the problem addressed; overall, one-quarter had sought treatment for their Read the rest of this entry »
The history of U.S. presidents maintaining physical fitness while running the country is a scant one, which makes the disciplined, daily-like-clockwork regimen of President Obama all the more impressive. And all the more inspiring to middle-aged men lacking his motivation.
“The main reason I do it is just to clear my head and relieve me of stress,” Obama, who is 47, told Men’s Health magazine. “My blood pressure is pretty low and I tend to be a Read the rest of this entry »
has something to smile about! She’s been named the new face of Diet Coke! And you know that campaign is probably going to pay the bills for a few years!
The first commercial featuring Duffy will air during the Brit Awards tomorrow night. And the acting part of the gig must have come naturally to her, since she’s playing herself!
In the ad, Duffy is shown panicking as she is given an encore after a huge concert. Instead of coming back Read the rest of this entry »
Lihue Kaua’i , Hawaii
The 5th Annual Inspiration Kaua’i Wellness Expo January 24-25, 2009 will be held at the Lihue War Memorial Convention Hall. Deepak Chopra on Monday Jan 26th
Participating health and wellness professionals share their knowledge of healthy and balanced living each year at the Expo, which had over 2,000 attendees at the 2008 event. People who come are promised two fun days filled with 30 inspiring speakers, motivating workshops, Read the rest of this entry »
After receiving some news releases telling sports fans how many calories are in buffalo wings and advising them to “eat like an athlete” on Super Bowl Sunday, I was mildly fed up. Yes, I know Americans are already fat. Sure, I realize that cut-up veggies and hummus are a more nutritious option than nachos and sour cream dip. And clearly, sitting on the sofa making rude comments about the commercials won’t burn as many calories as a quick outdoor jog Read the rest of this entry »
February 17, 2009 09:42:00
A new report says people living in regional areas have poorer dental health than those in capital cities.
The study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows people from outside capital cities have lower access to dental care and preventative programs.
The report called “Geographic variation in oral health and use of dental services in the Australian population 2004-06″ indicated people outside major Read the rest of this entry »
Portland, OR
January 14, 2009 4:48 p.m.
One of Oregon’s leading international aid agencies is blaming a down economy and diminished donations for layoffs, announced Wednesday.
Medical Teams International sends doctors and medical supplies to areas affected by natural disasters and other problems.
Spokeswoman Marlene Minor says the nine people losing their jobs are part of a small administrative core. She says the non-profit is trying Read the rest of this entry »
Sometimes nothing sounds better after a long hard day than an ice cold Dos Equis or a glass of pinot noir.
There’s also plenty of research to show that red wine is filled with antioxidants and can increase good cholesterol, while moderate alcohol consumption by men can lead to a decreased risk of heart attack.
So is there any harm in having a few drinks each week, especially if you follow a regular workout program?
“The cons of drinking wine Read the rest of this entry »
Shares of health insurers were battered throughout 2008, in part because of smaller profit margins bought on by years of price cuts. Analysts on Wednesday offered differing opinions on whether that will continue in 2009 and beyond.
Citi Investment Research analyst Charles Boorady said he thinks managed care providers will be able to post steadier margins in 2009 and 2010 because the recession is reducing their medical costs. However, an analyst Read the rest of this entry »