While Americans anxiously await the arrival of the H1N1 Flu Vaccine in their area, many are seeking new methods to try to keep their homes germ free and their families healthy during this flu season. HAAN, the Steam Cleaning Experts, offer fast and effective ways to easily maintain a sanitized home without the use of [ Read More ]
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With the thermometer dropping and the onset of flu season upon us, AARP is reaching out to their membership and the public to encourage them to get a seasonal flu vaccine this year. “AARP has long supported healthy behaviors and prevention efforts,” said Merri Dee, AARP Illinois State President. “We encourage all older adults to [ Read More ]
MRSA, Staph and Fecal Bacteria Rampant in College Dorms Thousands of bacteria lurk in college dormitories, but students are not following proper hygiene routines to help protect themselves from serious illness, according to a study released today from the Simmons College Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community, sponsored by an educational grant [ Read More ]
Passing kidney stones can be an extremely painful process that no one wants to repeat. But patients who have experienced kidney stones have a 50 percent chance of recurrence within 10 years. Kidney stones are made up of crystal-forming minerals in the urine. Normal urine contains substances that inhibit crystal formation. However, if urine is [ Read More ]
Most Americans consume too much salt, contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke, reports the September issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource. “Many people probably are aware that too much sodium can cause or aggravate hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke,” says Gary Schwartz, M.D., a Mayo Clinic hypertension [ Read More ]
The Partnership for Food Safety Education Tackles Four Common Food Safety Myths Recipes can be handed down from generation to generation and so can myths surrounding food safety — sometimes with sickening consequences. September is National Food Safety Education Month and the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), in cooperation with the Food and Drug [ Read More ]