Health And Fitness
Leptospirosis Risk in Outdoor Activities
People who enjoy outdoor activities such as freshwater kayaking, rafting, canoeing or swimming may be at risk for leptospirosis. Learn how to help prevent infection and stay safe outdoors.
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Cervical Cancer Risk Factors
All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. Each year, about 12,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer and about 4,000 women die from it.
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Symptoms of a Heart Attack
The five major symptoms of a heart attack are—
-Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back.
-Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint.
-Chest pain or discomfort.
-Pain or discomfort ...
Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, August 5
Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room. Free will donation for the meal. Fo...
Fight Off Food Poisoning
In warm-weather months, who doesn’t love to get outside for picnics, backyard gatherings, and of course delicious foods? But high temperatures raise your chance of getting sick from things y...
Staying Healthy at the Pool and Beach
Summer is a great time to go out and have fun in the water. But recreational waters—including swimming pools, lakes and oceans—can sometimes get contaminated with bacteria and viruses. Swimming in...
A Polio-Free U.S. Thanks to Vaccine Efforts
Thanks to effective vaccine, the United States has been polio-free since 1979. But poliovirus is still a threat in some countries. Be part of the success story and get your child vaccinated on sch...
Remember sun safet during RAGBRAI; sunburn, dehydration concerns continue
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds the thousands of bicyclists and volunteers participating in the 42nd Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRA...
5 Things You Should Know About Yoga
Yoga typically combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation or relaxation. Researchers are studying how yoga may be used to help improve health and to learn more about its safe ...
Storing Memories of Recent Events
Memories of recent events may be held by a small number of neurons distributed across the brain’s hippocampus, a new study suggests. Understanding how the brain stores memories will yield in...