Understanding cultural differences in salt usage may help lower consumption
Almost all adults in the U.S. consume more sodium (salt) than recommended, yet the sources and use of sodium vary among people of different races and ethnicities, indicating the need for culturally customized advice about sodium intake, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed […]
National News You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here’s why AP via Scripps News Group
People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen for more reasons than one. Too much ultraviolet exposure from the sun can lead to sunburn, dark spots and wrinkles, and increased risk of skin cancer. The melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, but dermatologists say that isn’t enough on its […]
Health Insider Flu deaths among US children reach 15-year high, CDC reports Scripps News Group
More U.S. children have died as a result of the flu this season than in the past 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported 12 pediatric flu deaths for the week ending April 26, bringing the total number to 216. The last time so many children died […]
Advocates call on lawmakers to increase DSP wages
Advocates took to Springfield Wednesday to call on more support for those who work with the intellectual and developmental disability community. Several lawmakers joined members of AFSCME Council 31 to support a $2 per hour wage increase for direct service personnel. “An investment in DSP wages is an investment in improving the lives of people […]
Women Happier With Vaginal Tape Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Women with stress urinary incontinence were more satisfied with outcomes when treated with a tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure rather than bulking therapy with transurethral polyacrylamide hydrogel injection. However, a high percentage of women in both groups appeared to be satisfied with outcomes over the long-term. More women were objectively cured with TVT, but most […]