Health Tips

Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick from eating contaminated foods and beverages and the latest E. coli outbreak linked to a chain restaurant on the West Coast has people questioning the safety of their food. While the American food supply is among the safest in the world, the Centers for Disease Control estimate…

  The cooler months ahead may be the most wonderful time of the year, but they’re also cold and flu season. And the best protection against the flu is getting a yearly flu shot. Doing so reduces the chances you’ll get the flu and spread it to others. And while you probably don’t want to…

About 72,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer a year and September – Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month – is a good time to remind women about symptoms and risks for cancer of the female reproductive organs. There is only one screening test for such cancers – the Pap test that can…

If you’re a curry connoisseur, you know that turmeric (Curcuma longa) is the key spice that gives the Indian dish its zing. Turmeric is also what makes American mustard yellow. In addition to its flavor, turmeric is also gaining popularity as a medicinal, anti-inflammatory herb. Inflammation is our immune system’s response to a foreign or…

One of the best ways to eat healthier is to stock your kitchen with the proper staples. That way, when you dash home after a busy day, you’re less likely to grab fast food or a takeout menu – two options that add fat, salt and large portions to your diet. Nutritionists and wellness experts…

As the school year begins again, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides a variety of back-to-school safety tips on topics ranging from heavy backpacks to teen driving. We’re sharing a few. For AAP’s full list, please visit https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/pages/Back-to-School-Tips.aspx Backpack Safety * The “healthiest” backpacks have wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back. *…