Health

Pet Owners Beware: Pests Are Poised for Attack

(NewsUSA) - Pets, like humans, have been anxiously waiting for warm weather to play outdoors and enjoy nature. However, pet owners should prepare for a pest battle unlike in previous years as hungry ticks, fleas and mosquitoes await their prey -- of the two- or four-legged kind.

6 Actions to Conrol Asthma

(NewsUSA) - Whether making a shopping list or mapping a fire-exit strategy, planning can be useful. It can even be life saving.
This holds true for asthma, a chronic disease that inflames and narrows the airways and can make those affected by it feel as if they are breathing through a straw. Controlling asthma requires daily attention.

Closing the Racial and Ethnic Health Gap

(NewsUSA) - Raising awareness of the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities, as well as promoting the health care law's focus on preventive services, are two important goals of the Health and Human Services Department.

Diagnosis Improves Quality of Life for Those With Bleeding Disorder

(NewsUSA) - As a little girl, Kristin Prior came to view what others may have seen as out of the ordinary as normal: The slightest tap or bump would result in a severe bruise, and nosebleeds came often and without warning. As a teenager and into adulthood, Kristin's menstrual periods would be long, heavy and burdensome.

Vaccinating on Time Is Critical for Disease Prevention

(NewsUSA) - Parents agree that feeding and sleep schedules are important to help keep their children healthy. The same goes for childhood immunizations.

Top Ways to Fight Fevers in Kids

(NewsUSA) - Fevers often set in fast and unexpectedly, leaving a caregiver little time to prepare -- or to run to the store. Be ready to react the next time your child comes down with a fever by keeping a fully stocked fever-fighting arsenal in your home:
* Drink Up: You know your child's favorite flavors, so keep your pantry stocked with therapeutic hydration beverages in these flavors.

Unity Walk Increases Awareness About Parkinson's Disease

(NewsUSA) - April has been declared Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month for the third year in a row.

Take This Job and Love It!

(NewsUSA) - One of the advancements in women's rights that we celebrate during Women's History Month is the freedom to work in any field, and the ability to pursue leadership roles within the companies we work.
It's a very different story from the 1970s, when women worked in limited fields and earned significantly less than men.

Brush Up on Dental Care for a Timeless Smile

(NewsUSA) - It is well known that taking care of your body, including your teeth and gums, is an important part of healthy aging. Yet, despite recognizing the importance of oral health, many individuals are not taking the essential steps to maintain their smile.

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