Hypertensive heart disease
Men may hang up the lights and put up the tree, but in most households, women bear the brunt of holiday preparation and get more stressed as a result.
Source: www.knoxnews.com
Second in an occasional series: Medical devices in unexpected places
The sky blazed blue, and a smooth expanse of Whitefish Lake beckoned the young campers to its sandy shores. But as the children and teens of Camp Odayin plunked down their towels, kicked off their Crocs and stripped down to their swimsuits one day last month, it soon became apparent that they were different from most summer campers. Some had foot-long, whitish scars that divided their chests - a …
Source: www.startribune.com
The growing appeal of disability insurance
Often, it’s one of the last safety nets people think about — after health, home and car insurance. After life, dental and maybe even pet insurance. But now, disability insurance is attracting new interest.
Source: www.post-gazette.com
Hospital offers help in managing the disease
At least one of every 20 Americans now has diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. And the impact of the disease is growing locally, according to Merrily Warren, a nurse and certified diabetes educator at Kittitas Valley Community Hospital.
Source: www.kvnews.com
TODAY’S EDITORIAL: Mid-day Mac
Health minister A Ramadoss’s concern over obesity and diabetes among Indian schoolchildren is unobjectionable. However, his idea of banning colas and junk food in schools and colleges is no solution.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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