June 29, 2007 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Life jackets save lives

The Fourth of July holiday is reportedly one of the busiest boating weekends of the year. Safety advocates say life jackets could play a pivotal role in keeping boaters out of harm's way. Research conducted by the U.S. More...

Nominate workplace as breastfeeding-friendly

Employees and employers are invited to submit nominations for the 2007 Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Awards, given to employers and licensed child care providers who support breastfeeding in the workplace. More...

Help seniors to safely use over-the-counter medicines

There are more than 100,000 over-the-counter medicines on the market today, and those age 60 and over use more than one-third of all OTCs purchased. More...

Women's lung cancer is treatable if caught early

Doctors are becoming aware just how susceptible women are to lung disease, and a new report from the National Women's Health Resource Center shows how an early diagnosis can save lives. More...