When you turn your clock forward for the start of daylight saving time, take time for some potentially life-saving safety checks. “When moving your clocks forward, remember to check every level of your home for working smoke and CO alarms,” said Alexander Hoehn-Saric, chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). “Use this additional… read on > read on >
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Mitch McConnell in Hospital With Concussion After Tripping at Washington Hotel
(HealthDay News) – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will remain hospitalized with a concussion after suffering a fall during a dinner on Wednesday night. “Leader McConnell tripped at a dinner event Wednesday evening and has been admitted to the hospital and is being treated for a concussion,” McConnell’s communications director David Popp said in… read on > read on >
Should I Take Melatonin for Sleep? An Expert Has Answers
There’s nothing worse than having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Watching the time go from minutes to hours only stresses you out and decreases the chance of a good night’s rest. Is it time to try melatonin supplements, a popular sleep aid? Plenty of folks might want to know: In a recent study from… read on > read on >
Mammogram Centers Must Notify Patients of Breast Density, FDA Says
New U.S. federal regulations will require mammography facilities to tell women if they have dense breasts, a description of how the tissue looks on the X-ray. It can be more difficult to detect cancer in dense breast tissue on a mammogram. Having dense breasts is also a risk factor for developing breast cancer. The U.S.… read on > read on >
Could Walks in the Park Ward Off Postpartum Depression?
New moms who live on tree-lined streets may be somewhat less vulnerable to postpartum depression, according to a new study — the latest to link “green space” to better mental health. The study, of medical records from more than 415,000 new mothers, found that those living in urban areas with more tree coverage had a… read on > read on >
Fewer Tiny Newborns Are Dying of Intestinal Necrosis, But Many Tragedies Remain
Jennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2012, but she has since devoted her life to raising awareness about this potentially fatal intestinal disease. Her son Micah developed NEC when he was 6 weeks old and died of complications in December 2012. He… read on > read on >
More Than 3 Million ‘Calico Critters’ Toys Recalled After Choking Deaths to 2 Kids
Calico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard. Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 million of the toys, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The Pine Brook, N.J.-based company recalled the flocked animal figures and accessories after… read on > read on >
AHA News: 3 Years of COVID-19: Learning to Live in a World Reshaped by the Pandemic
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — On March 11, 2020, when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, everyone wanted to know: “What is this disease, and how can we stop it?” After three years of terrible loss – including more than 1.1 million U.S. deaths, according to the Centers for… read on > read on >
Why Can’t I Sleep? What Can I Do About It?
Tossing and turning, waking up frequently or lying awake for hours is no laughing matter. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Why? The Cleveland Clinic explains that lack of sleep can lead to: impaired memory relationship stress decreased quality of life… read on > read on >
How to Get to Sleep Fast
It happens to everyone: you climb into bed, hoping for a good night’s rest. Yet, sleep remains elusive. Your mind can’t slow down. You need to go to the bathroom. You hear every noise in the house. You need to fall asleep. Now. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, most adults need at… read on > read on >