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Health Headlines - November 26 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Happy Thanksgiving!Many Type 2 Diabetes Patients Morbidly Obese: U.S. StudyTwenty percent of Americans with type 2 diabetes are more than 100 pounds overweight (morbidly obese ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 26 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Holiday Eating Without the Guilt -- or the Pounds If you love the five-week holiday smorgasbord from Thanksgiving to New Year's, but are already stressing about the added poun ... Read on »

Health Headlines - November 25 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine U.S. Nursing Homes Face Seasonal Flu Vaccine ShortageIn an effort to remedy a shortage of seasonal flu vaccine in nursing homes, U.S. health officials are trying to shift vacc ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 25 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Health Tip: The Skinny on CarbohydratesCarbohydrates include foods with fiber, sugars and starches.Simple carbohydrates have one or two sugars, while complex carbohydrates co ... Read on »

Health Headlines - November 24 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Law Offers Genetic Testing ProtectionsA new law that took effect Saturday protects Americans from being forced by employers or health insurers to undergo genetic testing.The G ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 24 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Health Tip: Treating an Ingrown ToenailAn ingrown toenail occurs when the nail grows into the skin. It can be quite painful and become infected, so it's important to take prom ... Read on »

Health Headlines - November 22 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine U.S. Military Studying PTSD Risk FactorsU.S. military researchers are trying to identify genetic and other factors that may help single out soldiers most at risk for post-trau ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 22 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Health Tip: Managing Gestational DiabetesGestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, resulting in high blood sugar levels that can pose dangers for mom and baby.The National ... Read on »

Health Headlines - November 21 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine U.S. Military Studying PTSD Risk FactorsU.S. military researchers are trying to identify genetic and other factors that may help single out soldiers most at risk for post-trau ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 21 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Health Tip: Determining Migraines in ChildrenMigraines are common in kids, affecting up to 5 percent of grade-school children, according to the American Academy of Family Phys ... Read on »

Health Headlines - November 20 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled Due to BacteriaProctor & Gamble Co. is recalling about 120,000 bottles of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray due to bacteria the company found in some ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 20 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Health Tip: Recovering From C-SectionCesarean section is a surgical alternative to vaginal birth. After this surgery, the new mom needs time to recover.The American Congress o ... Read on »

Health Headlines - November 19 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Computer Simulation Mimics Cat BrainResearchers say they've created a computer simulation of a cat's cerebral cortex, which could prove an important step in efforts to develop ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 19 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Health Tip: Thinking About Organ Donation?Being an organ donor means you agree to allow your healthy organs and tissues to be donated upon your death to others who need transp ... Read on »

Health Headlines - November 17 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Critics Question Drug Price IncreasesThe wholesale prices of brand-name prescription drugs in the United States increased by about 9 percent in the last year, a sharp contrast ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 17 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Health Tip: Remedy a Hammer ToeA hammer toe occurs when a toe bends over in a hammer-like or claw-like shape. Most common in the second toe, the condition can affect any toe.A ... Read on »

Health Headlines - November 16 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Drug companies to fight neglected diseases Officials at U.S. drug companies and non-profit organizations say they plan to develop new drugs for "neglected" diseases. ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 16 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Health Tip: Pack Your Child's LunchBetween helping with homework, making dinner, and the nightly bedtime routine, it's difficult to find the time to pack a healthy lunch each ... Read on »

Health Headlines - November 15 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Web site says how human milk saves infants A Web site by the University of California, San Diego Medical Center offers information on how to provide human milk to premature an ... Read on »

Health Tips for November 15 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted in: Blog Posts in General Medicine Health Tip: Dealing With Peripheral Artery DiseasePeripheral artery disease (PAD) raises the risk of a stroke or heart attack. But PAD can be managed by making certain lifesty ... Read on »

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