Red Cross’ Birthday Wish for Moore, Okla.
Volunteers from the American Red Cross are on the ground in Moore, Okla., where a violent tornado tore through homes, a hospital and two elementary schools killing 24 people and injuring at least 240 more. Full coverage of the Oklahoma tornado The organization, which provides… Read More »
EmailPortland Set to Vote on Fluoride in Water
Residents of Portland, Ore., will vote today on whether to add fluoride to their drinking water — a move hailed by some as one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. But critics say a “yes” vote would expose residents to a… Read More »
Sleep and Couples: For Better or Worse, Day AND Night?
By Wendy Troxel Sleep. It occupies about one-third of our lives. We need it for our mental and physical health, and for our survival. Compared with other health behaviors such as smoking or exercise, sleep is unique because for most adults, it is a behavior they… Read More »
Victoria’s Secret Declines to Make ‘Survivor’ Bra Line
Allana Maiden and her mother, Debbie Barrett, of Virginia. Allana Maiden wanted her mother to feel beautiful again after she’d undergone a radical mastectomy. But Victoria’s Secret, the company she hoped would design sexy lingerie for women who’ve had breast cancer surgery, has rejected her… Read More »
Aimee Copeland Gets Bionic Hands
Aimee Copeland, the 25-year-old who lost her hands, both feet and her entire right leg to flesh-eating bacteria a year ago, has received two new bionic hands. Copeland spent the week in Ohio at Touch Bionics, where she received two bionic hands free of charge…. Read More »
What Teens Should Expect From Their First Gynecologist Visit
Visiting a gynecologist for the first time can be awkward and embarrassing for some teens. But the visit is crucial to help them understand their bodies and lay the groundwork for future health and wellness. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends the first… Read More »
Great-Grandma, 79, Jumps From Plane
What do you do after you’ve survived six strokes, beat cancer twice and suffered from osteoporosis, arthritis and diabetes? If you’re 79-year-old Carolyn Meiselbach, you go skydiving. Of course. Meiselbach said she leaped into the upstate New York sky last month to settle some unfinished… Read More »
Seaweed, Red Peppers — Professor Aims to Create Healthy ‘Balanced’ Pizza
In the constant battle of the bulge, pizza would seem to be off-limits. But one British professor of nutrition is aiming to change that with a pizza designed to provide all essential nutrients. Dr. Mike Lean, professor of nutrition at the University of Glasgow and… Read More »
Fecal Germs in Public Pools: Should You Worry?
A new study, which found genetic fragments from the fecal germ E. coli in 58 percent of public pools, might have you thinking twice about taking a dip this summer. But experts say there’s no cause for alarm. “The study did not test for living bacteria,”… Read More »
Removing Ovaries to Cut Cancer Risk: Another Tough Choice
Should you have your ovaries removed if you are BRCA positive? This is a question that every board-certified gynecologist is used to discussing with a patient who has recently undergone BRCA testing. As with any such discussion, I feel it’s key to explain all the… Read More »
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