NORTH LAS VEGAS—Police say an infant and a toddler have been hospitalized after being found in a backyard pool at a home day care.
North Las Vegas police spokeswoman Chrissie Coon says a 1-year-old boy was unresponsive when medics arrived at the home about 3:30 Tuesday afternoon. A 3-year-old also was treated and both boys were taken to University Medical Center.
Coon says the incident occurred at Marisela’s Family Day Care in North Las Read the rest of this entry »
“After eight years of dismal reproductive health policy, which denied crucial health services to women worldwide, we expect the incoming Obama administration to close the book on this disappointing chapter and move towards repairing the damage done.
“In November, Catholics rejected the outspoken urgings of a few politically motivated Catholic bishops, with 54 percent of the Catholic vote going to Barack Obama. Underlying this majority is the reality Read the rest of this entry »
Red Bank, NJ-based ThermaFreeze Products
Corporation (PINKSHEETS: TFZP) today announced the completion of FDA
compliance testing on its ThermaFreeze® ice pads used to keep foods and
beverages cool in variety of consumer applications. “Now that we have
successfully completed our FDA compliance testing at Intertek for direct
food contact, toxicity and child safety, we are now ready to begin retail
distribution throughout the United States with our Read the rest of this entry »
Adding to its dismal record on health, the Bush administration has taken its parting shot against women’s health by perniciously pushing through the Health Care Denial rule. Over 200,000 organizations and individuals voiced their opposition to this rule; nonetheless, the Bush administration not only made this dangerous rule law, but also expanded it in the worst possible way. The final rule confirms our worst fears: It threatens access to birth control Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. consumer group said Thursday it filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola Co, accusing the company of making deceptive health claims about its VitaminWater beverages.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) said Coke made a range of claims that go beyond those allowed by the Food and Drug Administration.
“Coke markets VitaminWater as a healthful alternative to soda by labeling its several flavors Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON (AP) — It happens all the time: Filling out that clipboard at the doctor’s office, you can’t remember what cancer killed Aunt Sally or when Dad had his heart attack.
A good family health history is far more important than a gene test in predicting your future medical needs, but it’s hugely underused. On Tuesday, the government begins offering a free new service to try to change that — helping people compile one at home, Read the rest of this entry »
Fears of a labor strike at Women & Children’s Hospital prompted physicians Friday to warn that even a notice of an impending work stoppage will cause irreparable harm to the institution.
“It would be disastrous for our patients, their families and the hospital,” said Dr. Teresa Quattrin, a member of the hospital’s 20-member Medical Advisory Committee, which represents the medical staff.
In response, a representative of Read the rest of this entry »
How can I avoid secondhand smoke?
Q: How can I get away from my parents when they are smoking without being rude?
A: You are right to want to get away from your parents when they are smoking. Secondhand tobacco smoke is extremely toxic; when you breathe it you are exposed to more than 50 cancer-causing agents. These toxins also poison your airways, making you cough and making it harder for you to breathe. Long-term exposure to tobacco smoke causes Read the rest of this entry »
, a collection of ills that may include high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, high blood sugar, abdominal obesity or high triglycerides, and when doctors see those problems in kids they should be treated, but the child should also be encouraged to diet and exercise. A report in the journal Circulation said that the
and parents and doctors should do what they can to reverse childhood obesity in order to prevent future health problems.
Watch Read the rest of this entry »
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top ten next weekend.
Though the box office has had an unimpressive December thus far, this Thursday will bring the most impressive set of new releases and expansions all year. Near the top of that list is the Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett starring “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” which will reach nearly 3,000 theaters across the country. The David Fincher directed “Button” brings with it serious Read the rest of this entry »