Summer Bug Bite? Expert Gives Answers on Care
Latest Prevention & Wellness News SATURDAY, July 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) Bugs are a part of summer, like it or not. While many times bug bites are little more than an irritating inconvenience, some can trigger a medical emergency, according to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), which offered tips on telling one from […]
3 Key Changes Could Make Roads Safer for Older Pedestrians
Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, July 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) Better lighting and other changes to street crossings could improve pedestrian safety for seniors — the age group most likely to be killed by oncoming vehicles. Researchers pored over four years of Oregon crash data for locations considered dangerous for walkers age 65 and […]
Where Pot Became Legal, Car Crash Deaths Rose: Study
Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) – – Car crashes and deaths are on the rise in U.S. states that have legalized recreational marijuana, a new study finds. “Marijuana, like alcohol and just about every other drug, changes how you feel and how you behave. […]
Stay Safe in Summer’s Sizzle
Latest Prevention & Wellness News SATURDAY, July 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) Temperatures are skyrocketing across the United States, as the high sky sun bakes everyone who ventures out for some summer fun. Unfortunately, these record high temperatures increase your risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses during your typical summer activities, said Dr. Maria Mejia, associate professor […]
New ‘988’ Number For Suicide Prevention Hotline To Launch Nationwide
A shorter number to access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline is set to go into effect Saturday. Those experiencing a mental health crisis will be able to dial the three-digit number ― 988 ― to access the all-hours free and confidential emotional support hotline. The Federal Communications Commission first approved the new number in […]
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked a recent Listeria outbreak to ice cream made by Florida-based Big Olaf Creamery. One person has died in the outbreak involving 10 states, while 22 have been hospitalized. The agency said that health officials interviewed 17 […]
U.S. Fireworks Injuries Are on the Rise
Latest Prevention & Wellness News FRIDAY, July 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Fourth of July celebrations often include festive picnics and dazzling fireworks, but these holiday pyrotechnics are causing a growing number of injuries and deaths. Fireworks-related injuries and deaths in the United States have climbed by about 25% over the past 15 years, the […]
Diabetes Prevention Program Continuing After Successful Start – Wyoming Department of Health
Diabetes Prevention Program Continuing After Successful Start June 29, 2022 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to offer a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to residents at risk of the disease and its effects. Amber Nolte, Chronic Disease Prevention Program manager with WDH, said residents participating in the program, which […]
The Trouble With Binge Drinking Over Age 30 – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Amanda LoudinJune 23, 2022 When you think of binge drinking, you probably imagine young college students overdoing it at big weekend bashes: Kegs, shots, loud music, and bad behavior. And indeed, according to a national survey, more than half of college students (53%) reported drinking in the past month, […]
As Heat Waves Continue, Experts Urge Steps to Stay Safe
Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, June 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) As a weekend heat wave that put more than 15 million Americans in the Northern and Central Plains on alert slowly moves east, the nation’s emergency doctors have advice to keep you safe. “Overexposure to the sun or heat can turn into an emergency […]