Health, Home, Family and Events

(NAPS)—The flu is nothing to sneeze at. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza has resulted in between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses annually since 2010. The best way to stay out of such statistics, the CDC says, is for everyone who is eligible and… Read more: Flu-Fighting Facts

(NAPSI)—The U.S. Department of Education reports that nearly 57 million children will go to shool in America this year. Some of them live in what are known as “education deserts,” but fortunately, there are solutions. Mapping School Deserts A new study used geospatial analysis software to map families’ drive times… Read more: Education Deserts

Class II Recall 083-2018 Health Risk: Low Sep 21, 2018 Congressional and Public Affairs Autumn Canaday (202) 720-9113 [email protected] WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2018 – Junior’s Smokehouse Processing Plant, an El Campo, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 690 pounds of ready-to-eat teriyaki beef jerky products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically… Read more: Junior’s Smokehouse Processing Plant Recalls Beef Jerky Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

During short-term illnesses, many people interrupt their normal habits to help fight their symptoms. For example, they may eat chicken noodle soup and drink a lot of water to speed up their recoveries. When someone is facing a chronic illness like diabetes, however, there may be long-term changes that people… Read more: Diabetes Classes Register today for upcoming diabetes self-management classes

(NAPSI)—Whether changing the oil, replacing the wiper blades or checking the tires, finding the time to perform simple preventative vehicle maintenance is money in the bank. According to research conducted by automotive market research firm IMR Inc., one out of three consumers who put off routine vehicle maintenance do so… Read more: Time Is Money When It Comes To Car Maintenance

A study by the American Heart Association shows people with HF report spending more time on managing their condition; free app aims to make it easier (NAPSI)—The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, shared this month… Read more: Managing Heart Failure Is Worth The Effort