July 13, 2007 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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The "i" word

By Deborah Barber Special to the Acorn
I saw an interview with Michael Moore on television recently during which he was asked why American healthcare compares so unfavorably with that of other countries, especially ones with universal coverage. More...

Planning a vacation for a child with asthma

A successful family vacation offers activities for everyone. When traveling with children who have asthma, however, visiting new places brings changes in climate and exposure to triggers that may increase the risk of asthma attacks. More...

Safety for teen drivers

According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, car crashes take more young lives than all other causes. Most of the fatal crashes and serious injuries come in the very earliest months of unsupervised driving. More...

Hospital has home monitoring

Technology prompts patients, relays results to staff

Imagine stateoftheart technology that can prompt patients with chronic illnesses to take their medications and measure their blood pressure and weight themselves. Now imagine this technology in the comfort of one's own home. More...

Keep pets safe from poison

Virtually every pet owner knows not to feed a dog chocolate or that ingesting lilies can be fatal to a cat, but there are many other hazards in a home that can be equally dangerous. More...

Advances in prosthetics help U.S. soldiers

Hundreds of American soldiers have returned from fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan as amputees, with more than 100 having lost multiple limbs. More...