Tag: health
Pre-cut melons tied to multistate salmonella outbreak
Earlier this week the CDC warned about a multistate outbreak of salmonella associated with pre-cut melons produced by a food distributor in Indianapolis.
New app offers herb facts
HerbList has been launched to help consumers navigate information about popular herbs and herbal supplements.
Just a bug?
About 8 days ago, Kymberly Foster Seabolt contracted cellulitis. Probably from a bug bite. Fortunately, her family is pitching in to take care of her.
Don’t ignore the warning symptoms of depression
While it is common for everyone to feel down or sad at times, a person whose symptoms last for more than two weeks may be having a major depressive episode.
WVU Extension partners with drug courts to offer healthy habits
West Virginia University Extension Service is teaming up with drug court programs to provide additional support and education that recovering addicts need.
Overall cancer mortality rates decline
The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that cancer death rates continue to decline in men, women and children in the U.S.
Celebrating Mother’s Day when your mom has passed away
Those opting to stay connected to their mothers this year can recognize that, although Mom may be gone, they are not motherless.
Baseball memories can help improve those with dementia
"Sports reminiscence therapy" is increasingly improving the quality of life for people with dementia.
Trust your gut when it comes to your health
The microorganisms living in your digestive tract can also influence your overall health, including your mood and susceptibility to illness and disease.
Detecting the subtle signs of heart disease
Heart disease develops the same way in both men and women — with blockages in the arteries. The difference is in how the symptoms present themselves.
