The 411 on H1N1
October 3, 2009 by admin · 8 Comments
Here it is: the breakdown you’ve been looking for on the flu vaccines. Who should receive them? First- the regular seasonal flu vaccine, available now. You should get the flu vaccine this year. The only people who should not are infants less than 6 months, people with an egg allergy, and people with a previous reaction [...]
This Week’s Health Headlines
September 26, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Think it’s swine flu? Don’t go for the rapid test Antidepressants during pregnancy linked to heart defects in baby Study: No evidence to support routine PSA testing for prostate cancer Fear of back pain may increase your risk for back pain Poor math skills may worsen diabetes control Low vitamin D may be deadly for [...]
This Week’s Health Headlines
First H1N1 vaccine in US will be a nasal spray: CDC Deadly mosquito-borne illness heading to US Unhealthy habits could cost men 10 years of life Steroid injection may help restore vision when eye veins are blocked Daily dose of aspirin may cut colon cancer risk Scientists discover cure for color blindness
House Calls Episode Two
“House Calls” airs Sunday night at 10pm on AM 560 WIND and streams live at 560wind.com. In addition to the latest health headlines, I will address the topic of H1N1 flu. My guest is Donald Thompson, MD, Senior Medical and Public Health Program Director in the Center for Infrastructure Protection at the George Mason University [...]
This Week’s Health Headlines
August 10, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Popular sports creams do little to help the pain Flu drugs not useful in children according to British study Slippery bathrooms cause many injuries in kids TV viewing linked to high blood pressure in children More depressed Americans opting for drugs over counseling You may think better on sunny days
This Week’s Health Headlines
August 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Tanning beds proven to cause cancer Blue dye used in M&M’s may treat spinal cord injuries Morning sickness tied to higher child IQ Good relationship with caregiver may slow Alzheimer’s disease Is “Organic” food healthier than conventional food? CDC publishes recommendations for who should receive swine flu vaccine
