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We are more than halfway through the hurricane season, still in the midst of the wildfire season, headed back into the flood and tornado seasons — see a pattern here? Emergencies and natural and man-made disasters really have no time … Continue reading
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Baby boomers urged to get hepatitis C test: “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended last week that all Americans born from 1945 through 1965 get a one-time hepatitis C test. Baby boomers account for 75 percent of the hepatitis … Continue reading
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All this season’s lurid headlines, tweets, texts and postings notwithstanding, we are not in the midst of a flesh-eating bacteria pandemic. Why people want to dress up as the undead and play zombie pranks on each other is something else … Continue reading
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CDC study finds universal motorcycle helmet laws increase helmet use, save money: “Annual cost savings in states with universal motorcycle helmet laws were nearly four times greater (per registered motorcycle) than in states without these comprehensive laws, according to a Morbidity … Continue reading
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A short note: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention traditionally recommended, and the experts there continue to recommend, that the first and best line of defense for those in the path of a tornado is to seek and find shelter. … Continue reading
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Ah, funnel cake. Deep-fried candy bars. Deep-fried butter! Corn dogs and hot dogs and chili dogs – oh, my! Yes, of course, we all know better than to indulge in these treats. We stick to our relentless organic, locally sourced … Continue reading
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Autism rate climbs again: “In a large autism monitoring network, an estimated one out of every 88 8-year-olds had an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 2008, the most recent year with data available, CDC researchers reported. That’s a relative increase of … Continue reading
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Medicare will pay for obesity counseling: “Medicare will pick up the tab for obesity screening and intensive behavioral counseling, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid announced late Tuesday. CMS, which first floated the obesity coverage plan last September, said it … Continue reading
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Hospitals and nursing homes work together to reduce readmission rates: “Yet hospitals and nursing homes traditionally have had little financial incentive to team up because of how government health care programs reimburse providers. That’s about to change, with new government … Continue reading
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Drug shortages are leading to price gouging: “With the nation in the midst of a record shortage of prescription drugs – including vital medications used in everything from surgery to chemotherapy – unscrupulous marketers are stockpiling hard-to-find drugs and attempting … Continue reading
Make Life Simple Again: Protect Yourself and Those You Love
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