Facts About Folic Acid

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 21, 2013 8:07 am

CDC urges women to take 400 mcg of folic acid every day, starting at least one month before getting pregnant, to help prevent major birth defects of the baby's brain and spine.

Should You Take Dietary Supplements?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 19, 2013 6:00 am

When you reach for that bottle of vitamin C or fish oil pills, you might wonder how well they’ll work and if they’re safe. The first thing to ask yourself is whether you need them in the first place.

Rheumatoid arthritis

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 16, 2013 8:39 am

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes premature mortality, disability and compromised quality of life in the industrialized and developing world (1). Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disease which manifests itself in multiple joints of the body.

What Is Osteoarthritis?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 14, 2013 8:13 am

What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis. It affects about 33 million Americans and is the most common chronic joint condition.

Arthritis: The Nation’s Most Common Cause of Disability

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 12, 2013 8:45 am

Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) is at the forefront of the nation’s efforts to prevent and control chronic diseases such as arthritis.

Obesity Rate Declines Among Low-Income Iowa Preschoolers

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 9, 2013 11:27 am

News Release - Iowa is among 19 states and territories with decreases in obesity among low-income 2 to 4-year-olds, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Another Diarrheal Illness Increases across Iowa

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 8, 2013 12:53 pm

Cryptosporidiosis can be prevented by good hygiene In recent weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received a growing number of reports of Cryptosporidiosis, or ‘Crypto.

Oven Canning- UNSAFE

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 7, 2013 9:55 am

Preserving food by canning in the oven has been a hot topic this summer.  It seems everyone is looking for a shortcut to preserve food at home.

Antioxidant: Vitamin A

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 7, 2013 8:36 am

Vitamin A is an antioxidant. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation.

Red Cross blood drive set for Wednesday

KRISTIE DAVIS
August 6, 2013 1:29 pm

Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive today, Wednesday, August 7, from 1:30-6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center.  Walk-ins are welcome.  Special refreshments today are rootbeer floats.