Friday, June 7 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-06-07 14:03:05 GMT
As kids in our area enjoy their summer break, many parents are left with the challenge of keeping them on track with healthy routines - especially when it comes to snacking. Now is the perfect time to More >>
As kids in our area enjoy their summer break, many parents are left with the challenge of keeping them on track with healthy routines - especially when it comes to snacking. Now is the perfect time to help you with some healthy snack options.More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 10:35 AM EST2013-03-01 15:35:07 GMT
Recently, public health has received reports of more people than expected who are seeking health care with gastroenteritis "stomach flu" in the community. A virus can cause your stomach or intestinesMore >>
Recently, public health has received reports of more people than expected who are seeking health care with gastroenteritis "stomach flu" in the community. A virus can cause your stomach or intestinesMore >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 1:26 PM EST2013-02-26 18:26:27 GMT
Residents using private wells that have been flooded by the recent heavy rains should take precautions against waterborne illnesses.More >>
Residents using private wells that have been flooded by the recent heavy rains should take precautions against waterborne illnesses by boiling well water for two minutes and then straining it before consumption, Environmental Health District Director, Jerome Deal, warns.More >>
Monday, February 25 2013 6:11 PM EST2013-02-25 23:11:08 GMT
The flu season is beginning to calm down as we make our way into the spring, but there is still cause for alarm after new studies show how ineffective it can be for seniors.More >>
The flu season is beginning to calm down as we make our way into the spring, but there is still cause for alarm after new studies show how ineffective it can be for seniors.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
New research seems to support the theory that Otzi the Iceman was attacked and suffered some form of brain damage in the final moments of his life.More >>
New research seems to support the theory that Otzi the Iceman was attacked and suffered some form of brain damage in the final moments of his life.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
U.S. veterans with Gulf War illness complain of different types of symptoms, and researchers now think they know why: There may be two distinct forms of the illness.More >>
U.S. veterans with Gulf War illness complain of different types of symptoms, and researchers now think they know why: There may be two distinct forms of the illness, depending on which areas of the brain have atrophied.More >>
Fewer than 25 percent of new doctors in the United States go into primary care, and only about 5 percent open offices in rural areas, according to a new study.More >>
Fewer than 25 percent of new doctors in the United States go into primary care, and only about 5 percent open offices in rural areas, according to a new study.More >>
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