Tuesday, May 16, 2006
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Parents looking at health drinks for kids
(Boca Raton News 05/16/2006)
As childhood obesity continues to increase, researchers are looking at a link between what kids drink and their expanding waistlines. While experts stop short of laying the blame completely at the feet of soda makers, most acknowledge that people in general, and kids specifically, consume too many soft drinks. In an effort to curb the problem, some school districts are removing soda machines ...
Scientists learn why grapefruit affects medicine
(Florida Today 05/16/2006)
Researchers say they've identified the substances in grapefruit juice that can produce unwanted side effects when the juice is taken with certain drugs. The discovery may make it possible to offer grapefruit juice free of these substances, called furanocoumarins, or add them to drugs to boost their effect, the researchers say. The juice should be avoided when taking certain blood pressure or ...
Focusing on Women's Health
(Jacksonville-WTLV (NBC) 05/16/2006)
By Angela Spears First Coast News JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The day after Mother's Day is another day for all women to pamper themselves and focus on their health. It's National Women's Health Week. The Duval County Health Department is sponsoring several events all week long. According to the Health Department, there are 328,762 women in Duval County, 25,643 of them have not gotten medical ca
Knowing your risks and following these steps will help prevent a stroke
(Naples Daily News 05/16/2006)
Tuesday, May 16, 2006 Last week, I emphasized the prevalence of stroke, the No. 3 cause of death of Americans. Each year, 700,000 people have a new or recurrent stroke. But stroke is not inevitable. Knowing your family health history and the risk factors for stroke is the first step in prevention. Next time you meet with your doctor, ask about your risk. You may use these ...
Hazardous items may lurk in home
(St. Petersburg Times 05/16/2006)
By Times Staff Published May 16, 2006 The following products, distributed nationwide and in Florida, were recalled between May 5 and 12: -- Masterfoods USA has recalled about 1,000 M&M's brand menorahs. If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic menorah may catch fire. The menorah is an eight-branch candleholder; on each end of the menorah is an M&M's character ...
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