Public Health

According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths in older adults. Fall related deaths in older adults increased significantly from 1996 to 2006. Of fatal falls, 46 percent were...

Lead poisoning continues to be an issue today nearly 40 years after the U.S. government banned it’s use in paints as well as gasoline. Because lead was so commonly used in industry and...

In 2004, CNN News reported that America was improving its health; however, health risks were still growing. The article explained that the United Health Foundation had been tracking the nation's...

When doctors need a clear view of what is happening inside a patient's body, they may order a computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan is also called a CAT scan. The scan takes pictures of the...

Mobile phones are an integral part of modern telecommunications, and in some cultures they are the most commonly used communication devices. The use of mobile phones continues to increase. ...

Don't want to get the flu? Follow these simple steps below and you can significantly reduce your risk of getting the flu.

Do you want to get vaccinated for the swine flu? Many people do. There is a shortage of vaccines, though, and not everyone is going to be able to get one. Here’s what you can do to maximize your...

Certain people have a greater predisposition toward heart disease than others, based on factors of both habits and lifestyle choices as well as family history. These factors include diet,...

A person at risk of developing diabetes needs to know she can be screened for either pre-diabetes or diabetes. If she knows what the risk factors are for developing this disease, she can take...

Symptoms of Ebola include fever, sore throat, weakness, severe headache, diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration. Stomach pain and a dry, hacking cough are also common symptoms. According to an article...

You will learn some of the best ways for yourself and loved one's not to catch the H1N1 virus (swine flu).

Despite their growing popularity, the use of tanning beds has been attributed to causing detrimental health effects such as burns, the suppression of immune systems, damage of the cornea, cosmetic...

Most people are well aware that the federal government runs a food stamp program that allows low-income residents access to free groceries. However, the government also regulates a program called...

The Swine Flu Vaccine (also known as the H1N1 vaccine) will be available in mid-October. Many people are asking whether they should get vaccinated for Swine Flu. If you are in a high risk...

The flu shot is a vaccination contained in a syringe that boosts the immune system's ability to fight off the virus that causes the flu. According to KidsHealth.org, the flu shot reduces the risk...

Celebrex, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, reduces inflammation for numerous ailments including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain and cramps from severe menstrual periods....

Have you been wondering if it is possible to get a swine flu vaccine shot? It is possible and it should be available very soon. The H1N1 flu vaccination is scheduled to become available in the...

Only persons older than 21 can consume alcohol legally. Teens who consume alcohol are in violation of the law and are subject to penalties under the law. If you know a teen who consumes alcohol,...

The flu, also known as influenza, is a viral infection of the respiratory system. The virus spreads from person to person through droplets that are expelled into the air when an infected person...

The 2009 flu, otherwise known as "swine flu" or "the H1N1 virus," can be hard to detect simply because the symptoms are so similar to a cold. Patients can be unaware that they have the flu until...

While many scientists and marijuana aficionados have determined the plant to be no more harmful or addictive than alcohol or tobacco when smoked moderately, prolonged use has been known to have...

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question. With flu season fast approaching the question arises on whether to get a flu shot. Outlined in this article are risk factors to help you...

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24. In order to help prevent suicide, people need to understand not only the potential warning signs of suicide; but also the risk...

Evidence suggests that tuberculosis has plagued mankind since about 4,000 B.C. From radiation to chemotherapy, varied treatments failed to quell epidemics. In 1944, Selman A. Waksman introduced...

Health screenings are very important to preventive medical care. They allow doctors to find illness and treat it much earlier than they could otherwise. Patients with high risk factors for...

Indoor tanning does not expose you to the damaging effects of the sun, and is actually one of the safest ways to get a tan. Having a base tan is one of the best ways to ensure you don't get...

As flu season comes around, it is time to make the decision whether you and your family members should get a flu shot. About 36,000 people die every year from the flu and 226,000 people are...