Articles filed under Health
-
HPV vaccine costs grow with ageAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - An expensive vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer makes sense for young teens when it comes to cost-effectiveness, but not for women in their 20s, contends a new ...
-
Lake County Health Department celebrates 50 years of serving residentsAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Since opening its doors on Sept. 2, 1958, the Lake County Health Department has come a long way in serving the needs of county residents. Growing from a 17-member staff ...
-
Public pools taking steps against tenacious parasiteAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Rising infections from a chlorine-resistant parasite called Cryptosporidium are forcing pools and water parks across the country to take new measures - from ultraviolet-...
-
Hop on a bicycle and start your vacationAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Bicycle touring, a European obsession, is growing in popularity in the United States as more vacationers look for healthier getaways. "It's a great way to explore the co...
-
Cell phone headsets can minimize any possible cancer riskAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Recent news that the head of a leading cancer institute warned his staff to limit their cell phone use has raised questions again about the possible cancer risk. While m...
-
Hospital program helps kids face their fears -- of schoolAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Jocelyn Brame was not a fan of sixth grade. She missed a lot of school because of horrible headaches that lasted for days. When she did go to school, she wanted to be ho...
-
Outdoor exercise (cough, cough) not all about fresh airAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Health experts have a new warning for outdoor fitness buffs - exercise well away from roads and freeways. Pollutants from diesel exhaust are present in higher concentrat...
-
Jump in measles cases linked to vaccine fearsAug 20, 2008 11:00 pm - ATLANTA -- Measles cases in the U.S. are at the highest level in more than a decade, with nearly half of those involving children whose parents rejected vaccination, hea...
-
Insurance gap leads some elderly to forgo medicineAug 20, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Many people in Medicare with diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic conditions stop taking their medicine when faced with picking up the entire co...
-
Tips for helping kids develop healthy eating habitsAug 19, 2008 11:00 pm - With obesity still plaguing the country, here are the Top 10 ways to help children develop healthy habits. Be a positive role model. If you're practicing healthy habits,...