Health

China Announces As Many As Eight Infected With Mutated H1N1

Michael Santo — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:49:15 -0600

Following closely an announcement from Norway that they had discovered a mutated version of the H1N1 swine flu virus, China has made a similar announcement. While Norway's encompassed three cases of the H1N1 swine flu, China's announcement regards eight cases. Reportedly, both antiviral drugs and the H1N1 swine flu vaccines work on the newly dicovered mutations, both in China and Norway.

Pregnancy-Produced Hormone May Prevent Breast Cancer

Mindy Hartman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:53:49 -0600

Hormones produced during pregnancy induce a protein that directly inhibits the growth of breast cancer.

RI Man Dies of H1N1: RIDOH Will Vaccinate College Students

Donna Diegel — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:54:25 -0600

Just weeks before college students are provided the H1N1 vaccine, the eighth Rhode Islander to fall victim of the H1N1 flu virus has died. The Rhode Island Department of Health has confirmed that a man between the ages of 50 - 60 has died due to complications of the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu.

Storkcraft Crib Recall is Biggest Ever

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:23:29 -0600

After dozens infant death claims involving drop-side cribs over the last decade, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the largest crib recall in American history.

See the entire story on the Storkcraft Crib Recall here

Will Swine Flu Fears Derail Black Friday?

Michael Santo — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:01:38 -0600

Swine flu fears have derailed many activities around the country. The government has said that those with H1N1 swine flu should avoid contact with others. When Black Friday Deals are at stake, when people are trying to cash in on that WalMart Black Friday 2009 Flyer in their mailbox, will they care?

Crib Recall: Storkcraft Recalls 2.1 Mil Dropside Cribs

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:20:32 -0600

The news of a soon-to-be announced crib recall is now official. Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo.

Thanksgiving Cranberries Have Amazing Health Benefits

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:22 -0600

Cranberry sauce is typically served with a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal. Giving thanks on this holiday for foods that have great health benefits is a great way of showing our appreciation for foods that look great, are delicious to eat and have health benefits that many people aren't aware of.

Drop-Down Side Cribs Eyed For CPSC Ban

Michael Santo — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:42:34 -0600

A massive new crib recall is expected to be announced today by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This follows a series of prior recalls by the CPSC, but this has a major difference: the CPSC is reportedly considering a ban on all cribs with drop-down sides.

Sweet Potato Casserole Contains Important Health Benefits

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:10:34 -0600

Sweet potato casserole is a traditional side dish for many on Thanksgiving. If you leave out the sugar, butter and sticky marshmallows, the essential ingredient -- the sweet potato -- is one of the most nutrient dense vegetables available. Go ahead and enjoy an ultra sugary sweet potato casserole for the holidays, but continue to enjoy the nutritional benefits of the sweet potatoes year round without marshmallows.

HCG Fad Diet Re-emerges Yielding Huge Weight Losses

Shelby Bateson — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:03:37 -0600

There is a relatively new/old fad weight loss diet that is producing weight loss of up to 1 pound or more per day. Actually this is a diet that first appeared in the 1950s but is making a comeback, and is now known as the HCG diet.

Cantaloupes Recalled Due to Salmonella

Cheryl Phillips — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:13:10 -0600

Five Crowns Marketing, Brawley, California is voluntarily recalling cantaloupes packed under the Majesty label because of a potential health risk due to possible contamination of Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Man Acquitted Of Killing Wife During Nightmare

Michael Santo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:22 -0600

A U.K. man has been cleared of strangling his wife, as doctors and experts proved during his trial that he killed her during a nightmare. Brian Thomas suffered from a long-term sleep disorder and experts said he was in a state of automatism, where his mind had no control over his bod, when he strangled Christine, his childhood sweetheart and wife of 40 years in July 2008.