MEDEX Global Group Cautions: Beware of Rabies When Abroad
Number of Dog Bite Cases Doubled in 2008 Baltimore, MD (Vocus) February 5, 2009 -- MEDEX Global Group reports a 240% increase in dog bite cases handled by its Emergency Response Center in 2008. This has experts concerned not just about the increase in cases, but also ab...'Snowbirds' Beware the Climate Changes
Switch to balmier days can be healthy and hazardous for seniors, experts say WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7 (HealthDay News) --- Seniors who head south each winter to escape the cold often feel better just thinking about the warmer climes. But there are adjustments to be made to make sure thes...Warning - Beware of Counterfeit Coda(R) Products
GUILFORD, Conn., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- genX International, Inc and IVFonline, LLC (genX international and IVFonline) today warned that counterfeit Coda(R) products are being sold to some IVF clinics. These products are NOT manufactured, sold or distributed by genX International and IVFonline...Sunbathers Beware of Skin Cancer, Dermatologists Warn
People might choose to hit beaches during summer in the West, but experts warn of skin cancer . "Enjoy it, but enjoy it in moderation and with common sense," said Dr. Warren Heymann, head of the division of dermatology at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. If you're going to be outside...Sportsmen – Beware of Hepatitis
Hepatitis B spreads easily through contact. The virus when contacted initiates a potentially lethal liver infection. Scientists caution that vaccinations for hepatitis B should be made mandatory to professional// rugby players before they embark on a sporting tour. This would prevent the spreading ...Youngsters- Beware of Marijuana!
A recent study concludes that quitting drugs like marijuana is not easy as it results in withdrawal symptoms. Risk of addiction// depends on how early in life the usage started. Marijuana, a mixture of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa, is smoked as a cigare...Diabetics - Beware of Red Meat !
A recent study suggests red meat and foods rich in heme iron may increase risk of heart disease in diabetics. // Dr Lu Qi , lead researcher of the study says, patients with type 2 diabetes should avoid foods high in "heme" iron, like chicken liver, clams and oysters. Dr Qi and his collea...Cardiovascular Disease – Beware of This Lethal Kille
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) left an indelible impact on the lives of many in 2004 and nearly one-third of all //deaths resulted due the disease. The most recent data enabled by the AMA has shown that Mississippi portrayed the highest fatality rate due to CVD, at 406 deaths per 100,000 peo...Urban Women , Beware Of Bulimia !!
Dutch Researchers have found that young women who grow up in cities or move there from rural areas are more likely to suffer from bulimia.// Princess Diana was known to suffer from this eating disorder.It is a known fact that she grew up in the country, and moved to London as a teenager. ...Sports Cheats Beware - New Test To Detect Synacthen Found
Until now there has been no test that could detect synacthen, which when injected simulates the body to produce extra amounts of its own corticosteroid. This is// most common in sports where sports cheaters use these injections as a performance-enhancing tool. Synacthen and injecting performance en...Moms to be, beware of meth - It can hamper growth and development in your babies
The many pregnant methamphetamine users who inevitably convey the poisonous toxic meth chemicals to their unborn fetus , has crossed //dangerous levels , reveals a novel Canadian Study. Motherisk lab at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto conducted a study which examined hair samples of...Public Alert: Beware of fake glucose test strips!!
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a public alert on Friday that created quite a stir, against the fake versions// of test strips normally used to monitor blood sugar levels in glucose monitors manufactured by a Johnson & Johnson company. "The counterfeit test strips potentially could g...Parents Should Beware of Violent Video Games
Children who playing video games and use violent moves such as karate kicks can make them aggressive, says a US study. The study by Kevin Kieffer and Jessica Nicoll of Saint Leo University, Florida, shows there's a strong link between 'shoot 'em up' video games // and how children and adolesc...Gardeners, Beware of your back!
Middle and old age people are now increasingly taking to gardening as a hobby, as newspapers and TV programmes paint a rosy picture of beautiful gardens. Though gardening has been proven to have it's own health benefits, researchers now suggest that enthusiastic// new gardeners who start with littl...Hepatitis C : By No Means Lily-livered! Beware
Hepatitis C has become the scourge of multitude of Queenslanders, with nearly thousands of them fighting a relentless battle with the disease//, underlining the importance of early medical intervention in the successful treatment of the disease. Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that targets the li...Germs Hold Court in Sand Castles
... It's safer to keep beach underfoot than to dig in it, survey finds TUESDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) -- beware of the dangers that lurk in sand castles, researchers warn. Scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the University of North Caro...Protecting Your Biggest Asset- Your Income
... Get individual disability coverage when you're young. Buy an "own occupation" policy that protects you until age 65 beware of the "limitation clauses," 12 months for a mental nervous claim or self reported claims like headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. ...Home Care Tips for Reducing the Risk of Childhood Hospitalizations Due to Asthma
... rate than adults, which puts them at greater risk for harm. Look for environmentally-friendly cleaning products with non-toxic ingredients. beware of scents: Household air pollution that cause or worsen asthma in children can come for surprising sources, including incense, perfumes and air fres...The Truth About 'Bio-identical' Hormone Therapy
...s they're identical to -- namely a heightened risk of breast cancer and serious heart problems. There may be other, as-yet-unknown risks, as well. beware of claims that bio-identical products can be made based on hormone levels measured from a woman's saliva sample. Hormone levels fluctuate constantly. ...You've Just Been Denied Social Security Disability--Now What?
...erminations Services office that is handling your application. More information about handling a denial can be found online in the article, " beware of Ten Mistakes After Social Security Denies Disability Benefits ." Keep in mind that applicants for Social Security disability can get help ...Consider Kids' Health on Tropical Trips
... long pants, long sleeve shirts and DEET-based repellents to protect against mosquitoes, which can carry diseases such as malaria and dengue fever. beware of toxins such as insecticides, lead-based paints, rodent bait, and plants and flowers that may be poisonous. If children are going to be playing i...Complimentary Pamphlet on Avoiding Snow Blower Injuries Offered by Chicago Hospital
...lutch Wait five seconds after shutting machine off to allow blades to stop rotating Always use a stick or broom handle to clean impacted snow beware of the recoil of the motor and blades after debris has been cleared Never put your hand down the chute or around blades Keep all shields in plac...The Need for Cultural Reform at the VA
...d resistance to reform of systemic problems. Alas, when disclosures of wrongdoing are made internally to the VA, suppression and inaction can occur. beware to the potential whistle-blower as the internal policing of the VA may "have ears to hear, and hear not." How can we tackle veterans' doubts o...Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
... blower! If snow becomes too impacted, stop the engine and wait at least five seconds. Use a solid object to clear wet snow or debris from the chute. beware of the recoil of the motor and blades after the machine has been turned off. Do not leave the snow blower unattended when it is running. Sh...Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season
...that action until after the first of the year," Hitchcock said. Those chemicals are still in toys on store shelves, Hitchcock said. "So, it's buyer beware this holiday season," she said. Phthalates, which can be found in many soft plastic toys, can cause serious problems when exposure occurs in the wo...Is There Really Such a Thing as Hope in a Jar?
... products and brands that you know to be reputable. Well-known manufacturers have more money behind their active ingredients and product testing. -- beware of Web site claims, as many are biased even if they say they are objective. -- For day, use products containing anti-oxidants, as they have sun-prot...Spare Us the Salt! Oregonians Paying a Hefty Price for Hidden Salt
... labels to assure you are paying for fresh chicken and not added salt! -- beware of breakfast culprits -- A plain bagel has 600-700 milligrams of sodium -- ...0 mg or less per serving are considered low sodium. -- Don't supersize -- beware of misleading portion sizes that may hurt efforts to count for calories, fa...