Monday, July 18, 2011

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/

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Feds want hybrids to sound off

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



Drive to stem shingles meets few expectations

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



Friday, July 8, 2011

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