State Highlights: Pa. Governor Urges Lead Testing For All Kids Younger Than 2; Ga. Hospital, Health System Plan Merger
Posted on Media outlets report on news from Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, California, Missouri and Kansas.
Media outlets report on news from Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, California, Missouri and Kansas.
New research bolsters evidence that older adults with a sense of purpose are less likely to see their health decline with age. The question is: How does one cultivate more meaning and motivation in life?
August 29, 2017For immediate release OTTAWA – Health Canada will be making certain concentrations of hydroquinone available by prescription as of August 2018. Hydroquinone is used to lighten dark spots on the skin such as age spots, liver spots or freckles. There are a number of risks associated with skin-lightening products that contain hydroquinone at […]
OTTAWA – For students entering university and colleges across Canada, orientation week—or frosh week—is an exciting time to get to know your new school, classmates and dorm mates. While orientation week parties are a great way to celebrate the back-to-school season, they can present safety challenges, especially when it comes to the use of alcohol […]
Media outlets report on news from Massachusetts, New York, Iowa, California, Florida, Kansas and Maryland.
A selection of opinions on public health issues from around the country.
The mental health of those who are not even in the direct path of the storm can be affected by remembering similar tragedies. Especially in Texas, where many Katrina victims moved temporarily or permanently after the 2005 hurricane. Meanwhile, some Houston hospitals have had to close or evacuate because of the flooding.
A selection of opinions on public health issues from around the country.
An emergency department at New York-Presbyterian Hospital trains staff to recognize signs of elder abuse and help victims.
Health Canada is advising consumers that the unauthorized prescription product “Kobayashi Eyebon Eyewash” may pose serious health risks. The product is labelled to contain the prescription drug, aminocaproic acid, and is promoted as an eyewash for contact lens users and for the prevention of eye disease. The product, sold in three formats (Cool, Mild and Regular), was seized at the Catwalk Boutique retail location in Burnaby, B.C. (1313 – 4500 Kingsway). The product was also being sold online (www.ac-beauty.com/shop) and at the Catwalk Boutique retail location in Richmond, B.C. (2005 – 4000 No.3 Rd.).