Health Highlights: Feb. 10, 2014
2014-02-10
Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice Products Recalled
Millions of Pounds of Meat Recalled by California Company
Children’s Health Insurance Problem Fixed: CMS
Energy Drinks, Coffee Increasing Sources of Caffeine for Kids, CDC Says
2014-02-10
Effects of excessive caffeine intake on youngsters aren’t yet known, experts warnContinue Reading
Autism Costs Average $17,000 Yearly for Each Child, Study Finds
2014-02-10
School systems bear the brunt, not parents, researchers findContinue Reading
Study: Minimum Pricing for Alcohol Would Affect Poorer, High-Risk Drinkers
2014-02-09
But the impact on moderate drinkers would be minimal, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cat Bites May Lead to Serious Infections, Hospitalizations
2014-02-09
Felines’ sharp teeth can inject harmful bacteria deep into joints and tissue, doctors warnContinue Reading
Old Wood Stoves a Costly Way to Keep Warm, Experts Say
2014-02-08
Newer heating units use one-third less wood and produce 60 percent less air pollution than older modelsContinue Reading
Don’t Pressure Preschoolers to Overeat, Experts Say
2014-02-08
Filling their own plate may help young kids learn to understand their body’s hunger cuesContinue Reading
Many Bipolar Patients Take Multiple Psychiatric Meds
2014-02-07
Small study found three or more drugs often needed to help manage symptomsContinue Reading