Frozen fruits and vegetables recalled over listeria fears

Products sold at Costco, Walmart, Safeway, Trader Joe's and other stores across the U.S and Canada recalled due to potentially dangerous bacteria

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Johnson & Johnson loses another suit over talcum powder

A St. Louis jury has awarded $55 million to a woman who said talc in Johnson & Johnson's baby powder gave her ovarian cancer

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Medical errors killing Americans at a surprising rate

A new study released Tuesday found that preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Only heart disease and cancer claim more lives. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

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Jury orders Johnson and Johnson to pay cancer survivor

St. Louis jury has awarded $55 million to a woman who said talcum in Johnson and Johnson's baby powder gave her ovarian cancer

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For ADHD, Start With Therapy, Not Drugs: CDC

Parents of hyperactive young children can help them improve through guidance, experts say

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Additional Treatments for Pancreatic Cancer

Neither extra chemotherapy drug nor add-on radiation aided longevity in French trial

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Healthy Hydration for Kids

Kids need healthy drinks to fuel their growing bodies. Make a toast to good health with these smart choices from WebMD.

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Could dieting boost health even if you're not overweight?

A new study looks at the potential benefits of restricting calories in people who are a healthy weight

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Infant Colds, Infections and Type 1 Diabetes Risk

Study suggests a link, but researchers still don't understand the potential mechanisms

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Preventing playground injuries: The fine line between safe and overprotective

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When my children were little, their favorite thing to play on at the local playground was a big yellow climbing structure. There was a platform that was high off the ground, with various ladders to climb up as well as two slides (one straight and one curvy) and a pole to slide down or climb up. There were even some monkey bars leading up to it on one side. It could be a castle or a pirate ship or a space ship, and climbing it or mastering the monkey bars was a big, pride-filled milestone. It was awesome.

When they renovated the park, they took it down. “There’s nothing good there anymore,” said my youngest. “It’s all little kid stuff.” Everything in the playground now is close to the ground — and hard to get hurt on.

It made me sad.

Don’t get me wrong — as a parent and pediatrician, I want children to be safe on the playground. Between 1996 and 2005, US emergency rooms treated about 200,000 children a year for playground injuries, which is a lot. I worry especially about traumatic brain injuries (TBI) such as concussions, as they can have long-term consequences; a study just released in the journal Pediatrics showed that between 2001 and 2013, there were 21,000 emergency room visits a year for TBI’s in children 14 years old and younger.

The study showed that the number of playground TBIs seen in emergency rooms rose between 2005 and 2013 — but it’s not clear whether that’s because there were truly more of them or whether both parents and doctors were becoming more aware of and concerned about concussions. The fact that more than 95% of the children were treated and released, meaning that the injuries were minor, supports this explanation. Until relatively recently, most parents wouldn’t have brought their child to the emergency room for a head bump unless the child lost consciousness, needed stitches or otherwise seemed very unwell; head bumps were considered a normal part of childhood.

We now understand that head bumps can be more dangerous than we realized, and we are more careful at playgrounds (and in sports). That’s why the yellow climbing structure came down, I’m sure; the study found that playing on those, and swings, was the biggest cause of TBI. But as a parent and pediatrician, I think we need to be careful with being careful.

Concussions shouldn’t be a normal part of childhood, and playgrounds should be safe. But being safe isn’t just an environment thing; it’s also a learned skill. Children need to learn what and where the dangers are, and how to avoid them. They need to learn their limitations — and learn when to respect them, and when to push them.

These aren’t just safety lessons, they are life lessons. Life is full of challenge and risk. And whether it’s a broken arm or a broken heart, sometimes we get hurt as we learn to meet those challenges and risks.

So of course, let’s make our playgrounds safe. Let’s make sure there are soft surfaces beneath climbing structures and swings. Let’s make sure that equipment is maintained properly. Let’s make sure that caregivers supervise children. Let’s educate people on the signs of concussion, and on what to do if they see those signs.

But let’s not get overprotective in the process. Let’s not take down all the high climbing structures or big swings — and especially, let’s not stop our children from doing anything that might be risky. Because the risks will always be there — and we won’t always be there to watch them. It’s better they practice now, on a playground, with us nearby.

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Donation fuels research of oral device to treat effects of Tourette's

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is studying a new oral device intended to treat the effects of Tourette syndrome thanks in part to a donation from a New York City radio show host.

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Dental leaders gather in Washington

More than 440 dentists, state dental association staff and other dental leaders came to the nation's capital May 2-4 for the Association's annual Washington Leadership Conference.

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Mediterranean diet: A heart-healthy eating plan

This heart-healthy eating plan emphasizes healthy fats, fruits and vegetables.

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Oral health: Brush up on dental care basics

How often do you need to replace your toothbrush? Is mouth rinse necessary? Get the facts on how to keep your smile healthy.

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Pregnancy and atrial fibrillation

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Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way

Choosing the right exercises and performing them correctly can help minimize the effects of osteoporosis. Find out what types of exercises are best.

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Expectant mom's flu shot offers protection for two

New research shows babies are much less likely to get the flu in their first 6 months if their mothers take this step

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Many kids with ADHD missing out on vital treatment

About half of the youngest ADHD sufferers and their parents are not receiving a form of therapy that could help

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Age a factor in youth football concussions, treatment

Study found a range in children's symptoms and how long different age groups spent on the sidelines

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Too Many People Still Take Unneeded Antibiotics

1 in 3 prescriptions was unnecessary, while half of respiratory infection prescriptions were inappropriate

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Time To Step It Up, America!

As CEO of the American Diabetes Association, I see research and statistics every day that reinforce the importance of staying active to reduce risk factors surrounding diabetes. One fact that stands out in particular is that sitting for long periods of time increases the risk of serious, potentially life-threatening health problems such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

To counteract these negative effects, the Association recommends that everyone get up and move at least once every 90 minutes. Why every 90 minutes, you ask? Well, this recommendation is based on research published by Marc Hamilton, PhD, Texas Obesity Research Center, Houston, in Diabetes Care, one of the Association’s peer-reviewed scientific journals. In his study, Dr. Hamilton first described the idea that light physical activity spread throughout the whole day could be more effective at improving the metabolism of fat, cholesterol and blood sugar than intense exercise for a couple of hours. It’s an important finding—and one we need to call attention to.

That’s why I’m very excited to spread the word with our second annual National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day^SM, which is taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, May 4.

National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day serves as a jumping-off point for all Americans to lead more active lives at work and beyond—beginning with that important commitment to get moving at least once every 90 minutes. On this Wellness Day, the Association will be encouraging healthier lifestyles by helping our own employees to stay active on the job.

On Wednesday, our Home Office staff will be wearing our best athletic clothes, participating in office yoga and working out at a pop-up gym. I’m even leading a staff walk to a nearby nature preserve! We encourage all companies and organizations to join us in whatever way is best for their own culture, from hosting exercise classes at the office, to having a steps challenge, to holding walking or standing meetings—anything that helps promote movement throughout the work day.

I’m also thrilled to be hosting our first-ever CEO Fitness Challenge, in which 7 health and fitness industry leaders from across the country are joining me to  compete for the most steps on National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day.

The CEO Fitness Challenge will not only keep us active, but also set a great example for our organizations and the rest of America. I personally look forward to going head-to-head with executive leaders from Sun Life Financial, Lilly Diabetes, Sanofi, Merck, Moda Health, the Portland Trailblazers and Garmin as we work to get up and get moving at least once every 90 minutes. Our progress throughout the day will be shown at diabetes.org/ceochallenge, so check it out. And feel free to keep us accountable by following along!

At the Association, we truly believe that healthy employees are happy employees, and we’re excited to walk the walk on this National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day. I’m looking forward to proving that working in a traditionally sedentary environment doesn’t mean that we have to succumb to the negative effects of sitting—all it takes is a commitment to staying moving.

Are you joining us on National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day? Leave me a comment, or better yet, share what you’re doing to stay active with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Now #GetFitDontSit!

Kevin L. Hagan
Chief Executive Officer
American Diabetes Association

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World Press Freedom Day

WHO works actively with media around the world and believes that the role of the world's media in disseminating information and examining the actions of institutions is fundamental.

WHO webcasts Governing Bodies meetings, such as the upcoming World Health Assembly, May 23 –28, 2016, letting the press and the general public on site and remotely have access to decision-making at WHO.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Let's Talk About STDs

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Big Steps for Amarachi

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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund

WASHINGTON, May 3, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the launch of a new private investment fund with the potential to inject $100 million into small food and agriculture businesses across rural America. The fund, known as the Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund, will be the fourth Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) that USDA has helped to create since 2014, and is part of USDA’s ongoing efforts to help attract private sector capital to investment opportunities in rural America to help drive more economic growth in rural communities.

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"Biggest Loser" study: Why keeping weight off is so hard

Six years after starring on "The Biggest Loser," most competitors gained back weight

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Boy dies of cancer after getting hundreds of birthday cards

Lucas "Bear" Cervone inspired people from all over the world to send him cards as he battled an incurable cancer

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Millions of antibiotic prescriptions each year are unnecessary

Antibiotic resistance leads to thousands of deaths each year, and overuse is the main driver, researchers say

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Expectant Mom's Flu Shot Protects 2

Infants benefit when a woman gets her influenza immunization during pregnancy, study confirms

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USDA Awards $16 Million for Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods

WASHINGTON, May 3, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $16.5 million in grants to support research into methods for boosting agriculture productivity and ensuring food security in the face of pests, diseases and a changing climate. In addition, USDA announced that it is seeking applications for the next round of projects, which will focus on pollinator health and plant and animal phenomics. The grants are made available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

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Desperate for Shut-Eye?

Physicians' group recommends cognitive behavioral therapy before drugs for insomnia

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Opioid Epidemic Fueling Hospitalizations, Costs

New research sheds light on the growing costs to the health care system associated with painkiller and heroin abuse.

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Jury awards cancer survivor $55M in J&J talc lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson vows to appeal the ruling

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Johnson & Johnson slammed again in a talcum powder lawsuit

For second time in less than 3 months, jury orders company to pay tens of millions to woman claiming its talcum powder caused her ovarian cancer; J&J appealing

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