Dubuque health care costs rank among lowest in country
Dubuque’s health care costs are among the lowest in the country, and patients using Medicare and private insurance plans are both benefiting from the savings. Patients in Dubuque who are on Medicare pay the fifth-lowest health care rates in the U.S., according to an analysis of per-capita costs in 306 health care markets. For those on private insurance plans, the Dubuque market has the ninth-lowest rates in the country. The rankings are part of a recently released study conducted by researche..>> view originalCompany Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Vegetables Over Listeria Concerns
PASCO, Wa. (CBSLA.com) — A Washington-based company is voluntarily recalling frozen vegetables over concerns the products may be contaminated with listeria. CRF Frozen Foods announced the recall Saturday of fifteen frozen vegetable items after routine testing by state health officials discovered the presence of listeria monocytogenes in organic petite green peas and white sweet cut corn. Listeria infections, according to the FDA, can cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache..>> view originalSchumer supports Obama's $1.9B plan to fight Zika
Sen. Charles Schumer vowed on Sunday he’d fight for President Obama’s proposal to spend $1.9 billion to fight the Zika virus. About 800 Americans — including 60 residents of New York state — have contracted the mosquito-borne disease, prompting the need for fast action, he said. “There’s a lot that has to be done. A stitch in time will save nine. If we spend the money now, we will avoid a horrible problem,” Schumer told reporters outside his Midtown East office. “It’s time to act. And we have t..>> view originalNearly 1K walk the Asbury boardwalk to fight against premature birth
ASBURY PARK — Nearly 1,000 people walked the Asbury Park boardwalk on Sunday to support the fight against premature birth. The "March for Babies" is the premier fundraising event for the March of Dimes foundation. Nearly 3 million people in 700 communities will participate in March for Babies events across the country. In Asbury Park, March of Dimes organizers with the Monmouth and Ocean chapter hoped to raise $280,000. March of Dimes fundraiser in Asbury Park The March of Dimes foundat..>> view originalTwo Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Discoveries Could Revolutionize Research
It’s been an extraordinary week for Alzheimer’s research, with two groundbreaking discoveries having been made that could transform future treatment. Along with discovering what could be the earliest symptom of preclinical Alzheimer’s, experiments on test subjects have highlighted a possible method for reversing the symptoms of the disease. Scientists from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Glasgow University injected mice with a protein called IL-33 on a daily basis, which resul..>> view originalAt risk of prostate cancer? Try more red foods
How nutrition affects a man’s risk for prostate cancer is still unclear. Yet several nutrition interventions show promise in helping to prevent this cancer, possibly related to lycopene — a reddish pigment that gives color to fruit and vegetables By The Monterey County Herald (TNS) A man has one chance in five of developing prostate cancer in his lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second-most-common form of cancer in men (behind skin cancer), according to the American Cancer Society. Men most a..>> view originalHow do you prevent, control mosquitoes?
The most effective way to avoid West Nile and Zika viruses is to prevent mosquito bites. Be aware of the virus activity in your area and take action to protect yourself and your family. Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection. To optimize safety and effectiveness, repellents should be used according to the label instructions.When weather permits, ..>> view originalPeople walk to support those with autism
By Luke Ray | lray@wcia.com Published 04/24 2016 10:43PM Updated 04/24 2016 10:43PM URBANA, Ill URBANA -- Hundreds of people came together to support people living with autism.They showed up for the 8th CU Autism Walk at the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana. The event helps families get connected to resources. CU Autism Network associate director Teresa O'Connor says, "So we wanted to do this so the families could come out and see that there are other families dealing with w..>> view originalTeens most drawn to e-cigarettes by online ads
(Reuters Health) - While many forms of e-cigarette advertising increase the odds that teens will try the devices, a new U.S. study suggests that this generation of digital natives is most enticed by promotions they see online.Big U.S. tobacco companies are all developing e-cigarettes. The battery-powered gadgets feature a glowing tip and a heating element that turns liquid nicotine and other flavorings into a cloud of vapor that users inhale. To see which e-cigarette ad formats were most persu..>> view original
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