Monday, March 5, 2012

The Health Report



Staff, family say Latino nursing home unsafe

Staff, family say Latino nursing home unsafe

 

A Humboldt Park nursing home with a mostly Latino clientele is under investigation by at least two government agencies in response to complaints of staffing and supply shortages that some facility workers and relatives say have created unsanitary and unsafe conditions for elderly residents.

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Drivers take steps to fight obesity

Drivers take steps to fight obesity

 

Regular exercise is part of an overall wellness initiative by American's parent company, Cook-Illinois Corporation in Oak Forest. The company aims to help its 2,700 employees establish fitness routines and encourage healthier habits for fellow staff members.

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Bigger warnings on cigarette packs blocked by federal judge

Bigger warnings on cigarette packs blocked by federal judge

 

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon blocked the Fed's plan to require cigarette manufacturers to cover half of each package with a graphic health warning. Leon said the government mandate amounted to an "impermissible expropriation of a company's advertising space for government advocacy."

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Sex lives: Fact or fiction

Sex lives: Fact or fiction

 

There are many stereotypes, myths and incorrect information about sex for boomers and beyond. Contrary to popular opinion, older couples are doing the deed a lot — and STDs are more of an issue than you might think.

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Black Americans die up to 8 years sooner in some states, life-expectancy study shows

Black Americans die up to 8 years sooner in some states

 

In every state across the country, white men and women are outliving blacks, in some cases by a margin as wide as eight years, says a new life-expectancy study from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Five heart tests you may not need
Five Heart Tests You May Not Need

 

Double-check your pharmacist's work
Double-check your pharmacist's work

 

Countdown to better health habits
Countdown to better habits

 


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