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CDC Research Shows Majority Of Public Pools Contaminated By Feces
Public pools will soon be opening up for the season, but there’s some disgusting new research you might want to consider before you dive in.
Parents Seeing More Food, Skin Allergies In Children
“We don’t really have the answer,” said Dr. Lara Akinbami of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the senior author of the new report released Thursday.
CDC: 24 E. Coli Illnesses Linked To Frozen Foods
Health officials say at least 24 people have become sick from an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to frozen snack foods marketed to children.
American Diet Increasing Obesity
Data from the CDC suggests Americans are increasingly obese, despite the fact that they are exercising more and smoking less.
Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
There have been numerous studies about chronic fatigue syndrome but no one is quite sure what causes it. In fact, it is often a diagnosis made when other common causes of fatigue are ruled out.
Methadone Abuse On The Rise
The Centers for Disease Control found that six times as many persons died from methadone overdoses in 2009 than in 1999.
One Nutritionist Says Diabetes Can Be Cured By…Food
Dr. Joel Fuhrman promotes what he calls the Nutritarian Diet. He makes what he acknowledges is a radical claim about his new book, The End of Diabetes, that many diseases can be prevented through diet.
Health: Binge Drinking An Under-Recognized Problem Among Women
Binge drinking is an under-recognized problem among women and girls, according to a new report from federal health officials. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the danger.
Study: Americans Consume Almost As Many Empty Calories From Alcohol As From Soda
Cutting back on soda to cut calories? You might want to scale back your booze consumption, too.
Methadone Deaths On The Rise
Methadone accounts for 2% of painkiller prescriptions in the US but it is involved in 30% of deaths by prescription painkillers.
Perils Of Texting While Parenting
While child injuries had been declining since the 1970’s, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted a 12% rise in non-fatal injuries of kids under five since 2007. Could technology be to blame?
Organizations Urge Parents To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
Several organizations are asking that families with young children get their homes tested for lead.
Trader Joe’s Issues Peanut Butter Recall
Trader Joe’s has issued a salmonella warning and voluntary recall on its Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter.
Study Finds Cholesterol Levels Improving In Young People
According to a ten-year study by the CDC, cholesterol levels have actually improved in this group. This news is in the face of news that the obesity epidemic is still a problem.
On HIV Testing Day, Officials Plead For Better Response in Philadelphia
Blame the perceived stigma and fear, says Terri Clark, prevention services coordinator at ActionAIDS in Philadelphia.
