You and Your Health
November 2012 Archives
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Hot Water Burns
November 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Test the water first - Hot water from baths or shows can pose a serious scalding hazard for you and your children. The American Academy of Family Physicians o continue reading »
“Get Ready” for the Holidays with a Gingerbread Brazilian Wax
November 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Strip: Ministry of Waxing – New York, London, and Singapore – is currently offering a festive holding Brazilian wax, because nothing says, "Happy Holidays" like ripping the hair from your hoo-ha. continue reading »
Health Tip: Taking Medication to Manage Diabetes
November 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Questions you should ask your doctor - Medication can help keep diabetes under control, but it's important to understand what you're taking and how to take it. continue reading »
Health Tip: What’s Behind Frequent Nosebleeds?
November 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
They could mean a cold or allergy - Nosebleeds are common during childhood, especially during the preschool years. Though they can be scary, they usually aren't caused by a serious problem. continue reading »
Injuries Skyrocket From Inflatable Bounce Houses: Study
November 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Dozens of kids treated daily on average in U.S. emergency rooms. Inflatable bounce houses and moonwalks are springboards for childhood fun, but they're also the continue reading »
Health Tip: Enjoying Thanksgiving Leftovers
November 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Tips on how to save them safely - One of the best parts of Thanksgiving may be enjoying the dinner leftovers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests these safe storage continue reading »
Health Tip: Talkin’ Turkey
November 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Tips to reduce your risk of food poisoning - When it's time to thaw your big bird for Thanksgiving, make sure you do it properly to reduce the risk of food poisoning. continue reading »
U.S. Task Force Backs HIV Screening for All 15 to 65
November 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Goal is to help those already infected stay healthy, delay onset of AIDS and avoid spreading disease. Doctors should screen all people aged 15 to 65 for HIV, as well as younger and older people who are at increased risk for infection with the virus that causes AIDS continue reading »
Puerto Rico Tied for Highest Diabetes Rates in the U.S.
November 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Numbers have doubled over 15 years across 18 states, and all states now have rates of 6 percent or more. In six states and Puerto Rico, one in 10 adults now have diabetes. continue reading »
Kick Off the Holiday Season With a Healthier Thanksgiving
November 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Staying active, eating breakfast and controlling portions can curb holiday calories. Lightening up recipes and focusing on family rather than food are just two of the ways people can enjoy a healthier Thanksgiving. continue reading »
CDC: U.S. Diabetes Rates Soaring
November 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Numbers have doubled over 15 years across 18 states, and all states now have rates of 6 percent or more. continue reading »
World Diabetes Day Designed to Raise Awareness
November 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
366 million people now have the disease; estimates see 552 million cases by 2030. Before her 12-year-old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a year ago continue reading »
Health Tip: Why Eat Lean Meats?
November 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Avoid the fat - Meats are good source of complete protein, the University of Michigan Health System says. But eating meats loaded with fat can negate any of the nutritional benefits. continue reading »
Steroid Shots for Sciatica: Benefits Only Brief, Analysis Finds
November 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Patients should discuss risks with their doctor, researcher says. Spinal steroid injections -- the type involved in the current fungal meningitis outbreak in continue reading »
Too Much Sitting Linked to Fat Buildup Around the Heart
November 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
And exercise didn't seem to lessen the effect, new study shows. All those hours Americans spend in their office chairs or on their sofas may be packing on a particularly unhealthy form of fat around the heart, a new study suggests. continue reading »
