Remember in June when Kellogg recalled 28 million boxes of some of children’s favorite breakfast cereals–Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, and Honey Smacks? Well, the story took a nasty turn. We may now know what caused the strange taste, odor, and gastrointestinal symptoms…and there may be a cover-up involved. According to an article in […]
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The official wrap up of the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure 2010 is in, and there is a cause for thanks and celebration across the board. This year, there were 462 registered cyclists (23% more riders) who rode up to 200 miles… more than 160 volunteers… and a total of more than $220,000 raised
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This week, Illinois governor Pat Quinn signed into law SB 326, a landmark nursing home safety reform bill. This legislation is designed to improve living conditions by increasing the number of nursing home inspectors and nursing staff, and increasing licensing fees. And–perhaps most important–there are provisions designed to reduce chronic violence that has been reported
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An article in today’s USA TODAY reports the growing number of head and brain injuries suffered by young athletes due, at least in part, to metal baseball bats. Take the examples of two families, the Sandbergs and the Schlesners: They’ve each had a son on the verge of dying after being struck on the head
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When it comes to battling hot flashes due to menopause, physicians have an arsenal of hormone replacement products to choose from, including pills, skin patches, creams, and a topical prescription spray called Evamist. This estrogen product is sprayed on the inside of the forearm, between the elbow and the wrist. Dosage is one, two, or three
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Another huge Toyota recall. Nothing important, really…just POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. Okay, I guess that is kinda important. TOYOTA AVALON On its website, Toyota reports that it is recalling 373,000 model year 2000-2004 Toyota Avalons in the United States. Apparently, the steering lock bar–a component of the steering interlock system, is defective. A tiny
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Finally, finally, finally! Professional locker rooms across the country will be undergoing minor redecoration, with players’ health in mind. The National Football League (NFL) has released its official, new poster, which clearly lists symptoms of concussion and potential long-term effects. In one section, the poster says that traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to “…problems
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A study of nearly 200 Vietnam vets found that 13% of those with penetrating head wounds developed epilepsy more than 14 years later. A few veterans had new seizures that popped up 45 years after the initial injury. The results of the Vietnam Head Injury Study, published in the journal Neurology, confirmed that epilepsy is common
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Yesterday’s rain storms did nothing to alleviate the dreadful heat. Windows everywhere were steaming up with condensation. Even after dark, a short walk turned several of us into winners in an unofficial “who can sweat more” contest. Today is worse. Excessive heat warnings remain in effect, with temperatures reaching triple digits, and heat index predictions
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One of the big hazards of summer rainstorms for drivers is hydroplaning, when your car loses contact with the ground, and instead floats uncontrollably on a layer of water. It seems impossible–a ton of vehicle being undone by less than a quarter-inch of water–but any heavy rain is guaranteed to bring hydroplaning wrecks. According to a
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