9 Tips to Survive the Summer BBQ
Nothing says summer holidays like a good old-fashioned BBQ. Here are some tips for how to eat healthy and grill safely this summer.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - July 3, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Don’t Get Burned: Fireworks Injuries by the Numbers
An infographic on fireworks injuries around Independence Day.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - July 1, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
USDA Replaces School Junk Food with “Smart Snacks”
Federal officials finalized new regulations on snacks sold in U.S. schools this week.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 28, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Satechi USB Portable Humidifier Works with a Water Bottle
Humidifiers can help relieve a stuffy nose and break up mucus so you can cough it up. They help ease problems caused by dry indoor air: dry sinuses, itchy dry skin, and chapped lips.
When you think of a typical humidifier, you likely picture a large device that you fill with water and plug in. But not anymore. Enter the Satechi USB Portable Humidifier.
This cool little gadget attaches to most water bottles and gets power via a USB cable. Whether you’re at home, in the car, at the office, or traveling, the Satechi USB Portable Humidifier just needs a water bottle and a USB port to provide moisture to your immediate ...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 20, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Increased Red Meat Consumption Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk
According to a new long-term observational study from researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and the National University of Singapore, increasing the number of servings of red meat over time increases the risk of getting type 2 diabetes, while cutting back reduces the danger. The study is published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Using food questionnaires, researchers tracked the eating habits of almost 150,000 people every four years for an average of 20 years of follow-up. Their analysis took into account age, family history, race, smoking status, initial red meat consumption and lifestyle factors such as physic...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 19, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Men’s Health Week: Get It Checked
Men face unique health challenges, and one of the most dangerous is their reluctance to seek healthcare. For Men's Health Week, we remind men to get it checked.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 17, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Men’s Health Week: Get It Checked
Men face unique health challenges, and one of the most dangerous is their reluctance to seek healthcare. Each year in the week leading up to Father’s Day, Men’s Health Week shines a spotlight on many of the issues that affect the male population. This year, Men’s Health Week runs between June 10th–16th. It is observed as part of the larger Men’s Health Month, which is celebrated during the month of June with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities.
Last year for Men’s Health Week, we focused on the 7 threats to men’s health...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 17, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
The Hospital of the Future: Palomar Medical Center
Palomar Medical Center (PMC) is one of the most technologically-advanced hospitals in the United States. The new $956 million USD hospital officially opened its doors in August 2012. The innovative facility has been dubbed by PMC officials and others as “The Hospital of the Future.”
According to Orlando Portale, PMC’s chief innovation officer [1]:
We used a lot of evidence-based design principles to improve the patient experience and the staff experience. It is a radical departure in design.
For example, the 740,000-square-foot, 288-bed hospital has done away with traditional nurse stations. Instead, th...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 11, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Big Ten Universities Form Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium
Last week, leaders from Big Ten universities' cancer centers kicked off the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 10, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Big Ten Universities Form Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium
In sports, the Big Ten universities compete against each other, but now many will join together to fight cancer. Last week in Chicago, Illinois, leaders from the universities’ cancer centers kicked off the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium [1].
The cancer centers are uniting to transform cancer research through collaborative oncology trials that leverage the scientific and clinical expertise of the Big Ten universities listed below. The consortium forms a powerful collaboration because of the solid research infrastructure already existing at each university. The consortium also leverages geographical locations a...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 10, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Commonwealth Medical Injury
Have you suffered from medical malpractice? Please call medical malpractice lawyer, Seth Gladstein, today for a free case evaluation.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 8, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Source Type: blogs
Flu During Pregnancy May Increase Child’s Risk for Bipolar Disorder
A recent study found that pregnant mothers’ exposure to the flu was associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child would develop bipolar disorder in adulthood.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - June 6, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: NIH Newsbot Source Type: blogs
