Loading...
RSS feeds allow Web site content to be gathered via feed reader software. Click the subscribe link to obtain the feed URL for this page. The feed will update when new content appears on this page.
Sort By: Relevancy | Date | Type
Displaying items 13-24 of 47
» View latimes.com items only
    Jan 24, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Glenbrook North parents asked to watch for meningitis in children

    The Glenbrook North High School principal is warning parents to watch out for symptoms of viral meningitis in their children after a staff member was recently diagnosed with the disease and admitted to a local hospital.
    Tribune reporter
    The Glenbrook North High School principal is warning parents to watch out for symptoms of viral meningitis in their children after a staff member was recently diagnosed with the disease and admitted to a local hospital. Some early signs of meningitis,...

    Tags: Headaches, Meningitis, Health and Safety at School, Diseases and Illnesses, Symptoms

    2. Jan 18, 2013 |Story| Aberdeen News

  2. Believe it or not

    Fact or fiction; truth or consequence; cure or old wives' tale-the daily conversations are heating up about what works and what does not work to cure the flu bug. This virulent flu strain is affecting a multitude of people who are desperately searching...

    Tags: Flu, Diseases and Illnesses, Onions

    3. Sep 19, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Teen athletes suffer long-term effects of concussions

    When Beth Kennedy's head hit the ice hard, she was stunned. The teen got up slowly, skated to her hockey team's bench and asked her rec league coach if she could sit out for a bit. But she returned to the heat of the tournament game a few minutes later.
    When Beth Kennedy's head hit the ice hard, she was stunned. The teen got up slowly, skated to her hockey team's bench and asked her rec league coach if she could sit out for a bit. But she returned to the heat of the tournament game a few minutes later....

    Tags: Personal Income, Towson University, University of Pennsylvania, Brain, Health and Safety at School

    4. Sep 12, 2012 |Story| KWCH

  4. Wichita toddler mistakes detergent capsules for candy

    <span style="font-size: small;">When laundry detergent capsules hit store shelves, many praised them for using less water and being more efficient than traditional detergents. </span>
    KWCH 12 Eyewitness News
    When laundry detergent capsules hit store shelves, many praised them for using less water and being more efficient than traditional detergents. However, that convenience has come with a price -- one a Wichita family knows all too well. Ava Lynn is...
    5. Sep 12, 2012 |Column| Petoskey News

  5. Skunked!

    Even after living most of my life in homes out in the woods, I still find out I am not as prepared as I think I am for nature. I learned this simple fact of life late Monday night when my beloved pooch, Sadie, decided it would be a good idea to try and...

    Tags: Baking Soda, Recipes

    6. Aug 17, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Baseline brain testing grows in popularity

    Amid growing concerns about concussions, more student athletes are having their brain function tested prior to injury in a procedure called baseline testing that is becoming increasingly mainstream.
    Amid growing concerns about concussions, more student athletes are having their brain function tested prior to injury in a procedure called baseline testing that is becoming increasingly mainstream. Baseline tests can be used for comparison to...

    Tags: Loyola University Health System, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health and Safety at School, Internists, Symptoms

    7. May 26, 2012 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  7. What to look for: concussion symptoms

    What to look for Concussion symptoms can vary and each injury is different. But here are symptoms that could indicate a concussion. Signs coaches and parents may notice in athlete: * Appears dazed * Forgets instructions * Athlete unsure of what is...

    Tags: Head Injuries, Health, Symptoms, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Injuries and Wounds

    8. Aug 8, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  8. Imperial Valley takes precaution during extreme heat

    Water is a player's best friend during "Hell Week" as athletes across the Imperial Valley are taking the necessary safeguards to stay healthy during the scorching summer heat.
    Staff Writer
    Water is a player's best friend during "Hell Week" as athletes across the Imperial Valley are taking the necessary safeguards to stay healthy during the scorching summer heat. “It’s pretty bad; if you don’t hydrate, it can get you,&...

    Tags: Football, Health and Safety at Work, Symptoms, Fatigue, Weather Warnings

    9. Feb 6, 2012 |Story| WPMT-LTV

  9. Franklin County Dairy Cleared to Resume Selling Raw Milk

    The Family Cow&nbsp;has passed&nbsp; a final inspection by the Department of Agriculture. The dairy may resume&nbsp; production and bottling of raw milk.&nbsp; An inspection by the department was conducted late Monday afternoon.&nbsp; The Franklin County based dairy had voluntarily suspended selling raw milk at its retail store over a week ago, along with drop off locations and retail stores&nbsp;after reports that customers had developed Campylobacter after drinking raw milk. The state health department has not released the results of tests of raw milk from The Family Cow.
    Content Manager
    The Family Cow has passed  a final inspection by the Department of Agriculture. The dairy may resume  production and bottling of raw milk.  An inspection by the department was conducted late Monday afternoon.  The Franklin County based dairy had...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Health, Medical Procedures and Tests

    10. Dec 5, 2011 |Story| KDAF-LTV

  10. Garland man arrested after being identified on his own hidden camera

    The suspect accused of planting a camera in the family shower area of a bathroom at Plano's Oak Point Recreation center has been apprehended.
    CW 33 News
    The suspect accused of planting a camera in the family shower area of a bathroom at Plano's Oak Point Recreation center has been apprehended.     Police say 43-year-old Christopher Scott Furber hid a recording device disguised to look like a bathroom...

    Tags: Prisons

    11. Sep 20, 2011 |Story| WPMT-LTV

  11. Building Blocks: Treating Concussions

    <b>Concussion</b> <b>Definition</b> A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that may result in a bad headache, altered levels of alertness, or unconsciousness. It temporarily interferes with the way your brain works, and it can affect memory, judgment, reflexes, speech, balance, coordination, and sleep patterns. See also: Concussion - first aid <b>Causes</b> A concussion may result when the head hits an object or a moving object strikes the head. A concussion can result from a fall, sports activities, and car accidents. Significant movement of the brain (called jarring) in any direction can cause you to lose alertness (become unconscious). How long you remain unconscious may be a sign of the severity of the concussion. However, concussions don't always involve a loss of consciousness. Most people who have a concussion never black out. You can have a concussion and not realize it. <b>Symptoms</b> Symptoms of a concussion can range from mild to severe. They can include:
    Staff reporter
    Concussion Definition A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that may result in a bad headache, altered levels of alertness, or unconsciousness. It temporarily interferes with the way your brain works, and it can affect memory, judgment, reflexes,...

    Tags: Headaches, Acetaminophen (drug), Head Injuries, Human Body, Brain

    12. Jul 12, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  12. NYC Cooling Centers Open For Hottest Day Of The Summer

    From the Office of Emergency Management:
    From the Office of Emergency Management: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City through 9 PM Tuesday, July 12. While temperatures are expected to reach into the low 90s, the combination of heat and humidity will make it...

    Tags: Human Body, Lungs and Airways, Symptoms, Heat Stroke, Emergency Planning

< Previous • 1  2  3 4 • Next >
Advertisement