Everyone gets a little excited and a bit stressed-out when they are planning a move. However, professionals caution us that there are many health and safety precautions to take. One common recommendation is to have a check-list of accessible medical and safety supplies on hand. “A list of necessary moving supplies as well as current … Read more
According to the FDA, infants and children under the age of 2 are at serious risk of fatality from many common over-the-counter teething products. Potential dangers have been known since 2006, with FDA warnings issued again in 2011. When a baby is teething, many a mom or dad reaches for a pain remedy containing benzocaine … Read more
Half of the U.S. population over the age of 2 consumes sugary drinks on a daily basis, and this figure does not even include 100 percent fruit juices, flavored milk or sweetened teas, all of which are sugary too, which means the figure is actually even higher. Many people mistakenly believe that as long as … Read more
Providence Medford Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Institute has expanded to include its newly-opened Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, bringing a new level of care to those suffering from heart-related illnesses. By providing comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation following coronary surgeries, the staff in the unit are striving to help patients recover faster and build long term habits that … Read more
Recently, the media was all a buzz when the famous actress Angelina Jolie-Pitt made headlines by opting to have a double mastectomy. Many women began to question if they were at risk for breast cancer and if they should duplicate the same testing efforts. Health conscious women began to wonder if they should consider such … Read more
Around the country news of the health-care law and how that will impact each of us has been on everyone’s minds. The Wall Street Journal reported that consumers should start investigating the health law’s insurance exchange options. Getting prepared is key according to the The Wall Street Journal who reported the biggest part of the … Read more
According to a recent study, over 25 percent of U.S. Adults have or will have a serious problem with stress and anxiety at different times throughout their lives. Anxiety is familiar to everyone due to the many stresses and complexities of life. “Unlike fear, which is commonly directed toward a specific event such as a … Read more
Kids love to mimic adults, and teens along with adults of all ages enjoy the feeling of self expression. However, up until recently consumers did not know the potential harm of temporary tattoos. Temporary tattoos typically last from three days to several weeks, depending on the product used for coloring and the condition of the … Read more
Beginning in June, Health Share will launch a new provider portal for checking the eligibility status of Oregon Health Plan members assigned to the coordinated care organization. Developed by Salem-based Performance Health Technology (PH Tech), the new portal will allow both physical and behavioral health providers to access patient eligibility, determine health plan assignments and … Read more
Uninsured Americans who are hoping the new health insurance law will give them access to weight loss treatments are likely to be disappointed. That’s especially the case in the Deep South where obesity rates are some of the highest in the nation, and states will not require health plans sold on the new online insurance … Read more