PHILADELPHIA /USNewswire/ — Kidney stones are increasing, particularly among adolescents, females, and African-Americans in the U.S., a striking change from the historic pattern in which middle-aged white men were at highest risk for the painful condition. “The emergence of kidney stones in […]
Raising The Age Will Protect Kids and Save Lives WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a Statement of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association Founders Affiliate, American Lung Association in New Jersey and Global Advisors on Smokefree […]
“Second Screen” Trend May Worsen Eye Symptoms LAS VEGAS — Nearly eight of every 10 Americans who suffer from digital eye strain (DES) use two or more devices simultaneously, according to a nationwide survey released today at the International Consumer Electronics […]
New Cognitive Coaching System Will Apply Machine Learning to the World’s Largest Digital Health and Fitness Community LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On Wednesday Under Armour announced a strategic partnership with IBM to create and provide meaningful data-backed […]
STATES OF INTOXICATION When Prohibition ended in 1933, the sale of alcoholic beverages resumed in the U.S. but was subject to a patchwork of differing regulations. Local options mean that some counties remain dry. Some states regulate the alcoholic content […]
The Eyes Have It January 2016 is National Eye Care Month and National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Regular eye examinations should be part of everyone’s health care regimen, especially those age 40 and over. It’s estimated that there are 2.7 million […]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — With the new year quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to make a promise to yourself and your loved ones. The American Red Cross strongly urges people to make a resolution that can […]
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas Welcomes Its Record-Breaking Baby Number 11,000 HOUSTON, Dec. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in The Woman’s Hospital of Texas history, the hospital delivered more than 11,000 babies in one year. Cinthia and Albert […]
America Perks Up — Coffee Percolator Sesquicentennial The millions of Americans who for a century and a half have enjoyed well-brewed coffee can direct their gratitude to James H. Nason of Franklin, Massachusetts. He received the nation’s first patent […]
NYC Health + Hospitals, Maimonides, Greater New York Hospital Association to lead effort First Lady Chirlane McCray and Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Richard Buery announced that New York City is setting a goal to screen and treat […]
Comprehensive program includes physical fitness classes, nutrition demonstrations and health assessments At a luncheon on Saturday, State Senator Jeff Klein announced $50,000 in state funding for the Countdown to Fitness program at the Shorehaven Community Center. Nearly 70 women from […]
BIC® Razors Celebrates 40 Years HELTON, Conn., Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — During 2015, BIC is celebrating 40 years of razor manufacturing. Since the launch of its first razor, the BIC® Classic, in 1975 and its first women’s razor, […]
CKO Kickboxing at Sea: Offers Five Days of Fun and Fitness HOBOKEN N.J., Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — After selling out the first-ever kickboxing-themed Caribbean cruise this summer, CKO Kickboxing announces the new “CKO Kickboxing at Sea: The Next Great Adventure” […]
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