Summer heat holds potential danger for young athletes

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_114635.html

Seven safety suggestions for summer work

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WorkingOutdoors/

Physical activity by women at high risk for diabetes

Staying physically active reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Yet women at high risk for the disease are less likely than other women to stay active enough to lower their risks, according to a recent federal report. Read more....
http://www.cdc.gov/features/dsdiabeteswomen/

Feds want hybrids to sound off

Listen up, hybrid and electric car owners. The feds want to hear you loud and clear. More.....

http://money.msn.com/auto-insurance/article.aspx?post=37600546-e0fb-430e-8511-78f5608acd3e&GT1=33033

Drive to stem shingles meets few expectations

Five years have passed since the Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine against shingles. More......

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/12/health/12shingles.html?_r=1&nl=health&emc=healthupdateema2

Black Children More Likely to Be Hospitalized for Severe Asthma Attacks

Black children were 4 times more likely than white children to be hospitalized for a severe asthma attack in 2007, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Read more.....

http://www.ahrq.gov/news/nn/nn062911.htm

Tips for a House You Can Live in Forever

The words dream house may conjure up fantasy amenities and custom trims. But smart homeowners also imagine a home they can live in forever -- with a young family, through busy midlife, and with many of the common physical limitations that getting older can bring, from arthritis to needing a wheelchair. Read more....

http://www.kitv.com/health/28317641/detail.html

Excessive tv viewing may be linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk

Watching TV is the most commonly reported activity in the U.S. after working and sleeping, but a new study suggests that overindulging in television viewing may be associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular complications. Read more......

http://www.endocrineweb.com/news/obesity/6109-excessive-tv-viewing-may-be-linked-increased-type-2-diabetes-risk

The Hidden Time Bomb Within You

5 surprising, life-changing facts to know about inflammation

http://health.msn.com/health-topics/the-hidden-time-bomb-within-you

Food pyramid out, MyPlate in for healthy eating

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/123030703.html

Young Athletes Use Fewer Drugs, But More Alcohol

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_112627.html

The Best Treatments for Sinus Complaints

http://consults.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/25/the-best-treatment-for-sinus-complaints/?emc=eta1

How to find fresh, local food

http://fitbie.msn.com/eat-right/how-find-fresh-local-food?gt1=50002

Gym class: antigravity yoga

Did you ever see an interesting class at the gym that you were too intimidated to try? More.....
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/gym-class-antigravity-yoga/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, which your bones need to grown. A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone diseases such as osteoporosis or rickets. Vitamin D also has a role in your nerve, muscle, and immune systems. Read more.....
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vitamind.html

Women Taking Calcium Supplements May Risk Heart Health, Researchers Say

Authors urge further studies, getting calcium from food instead of pills.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_111154.html

Government Begins Push To Improve Hospital Safety

http://www.kitv.com/health/27518539/detail.html

Stillbirth Remains a Concern Even in Wealthy Nations

http://www.medpagetoday.com/OBGYN/Pregnancy/25926

Radiation Emergency Medical Management

Guidance for diagnosis and treatment for health care providers. http://www.remm.nlm.gov/

Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy!

" Fourth edition chapters cover cancer, infection, immune disorders, genetics, blood, and disorders of each body system, highlighting pathophysiologic processes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test findings, and current treatments. Illustrations, memory joggers, and other special features help readers understand and remember key points".....Lippincott Williams & Wilkins editors.

Tips for Teens with Diabetes: Make Healthy Food Choices

Healthy foods give you energy to live, learn, and be active. They help you to:

-grow at a healthy rate and stay active

-keep your blood glucose not too high and not too low

-lose weight slowly, if needed, under your doctor's care

Read more:

http://ndep.nih.gov/teens/MakeHealthyFoodChoices.aspx

Five Foods Your Heart Will Thank You For Eating

Eating right can prevent heart health problems. Read more:

http://www.kitv.com/healthy-heart/26862371/detail.html

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010

http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm

Parents blame toddler's death on tainted alcohol wipes

Toddler's death may have been caused by tainted alcohol wipes. Read more.....
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41588330/ns/health-infectious_diseases?GT1=43001

Reporter May Have Had Stroke on Live TV

Read article:
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/Strokes/24881

Atherton Library Spring 2011 Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 8:30 pm

Friday 8:00 am -6:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm

Controlling your high blood pressure

If your blood pressure is too high.......

http//www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000101.htm

Going to great lengths for beautiful hair?

While the latest hairstyles and hair colors may look great, dematologists warn that many women are subjecting their hair to harsh chemicals and heat styling devices that, in turn, can damage the hair. Over time, lustrous hair can look lack luster, become brittle and require a complete hair care over haul to improve hair health and appearance. Read more.....
http://www.aad.org/media/background/news/Releases/Going_to_Great_Lengths_for_Beautiful_Hair_Dermatol/

Updated guidelines to prevent falls in elderly

http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/735899?src=cmemp

Common cold

Common cold

http://http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/commoncold.html

Top 10 Medical News Stories of 2010

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/732735

Risk Factors Go Up When Folks Sit Down, and Vice Versa

More time one spends sitting down, more the risk factors go up.....

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Prevention/24292

Immune disorders may raise blood clot risk in hospitalized patients.

People with immune-related disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus may be at increased risk for developing potentially deadly blood clots during hospital stays, a new study has found. Read more....

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_107483.html

31 cities’ tap water has cancer-causing hexavalent chromium, study says

The Environmental Working Group released a report Monday indicating that millions of Americans are regularly drinking hexavalent chromium, made famous in the film "Erin Brockovich" as a carcinogen, through their tap water. (See below):

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20101220/ts_yblog_thelookout/study-tap-water-in-31-cities-contains-cancer-causing-chemical

Hawaii-Pacific Chapter of the Medical Library Association's Emergency Preparedness & Response workshop

Workshop was held on December 3, 2010 at the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning's conference room in the Pioneer Plaza Building. Julie Kwan, Acting Associate Director of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region at UCLA, and Amy Knehans of the Edwin H. Mookini Library, University of Hawaii at Hilo were presenters.

How to build the perfect home gym

No matter your budget, these essentials provide a total-body workout under your own roof.......

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40708758/ns/health-fitness/