Physical Inactivity Poses Greatest Health Risk to Americans
As many as 50 million Americans are living sedentary lives, putting them at increased risk of health problems and even early death, a leading expert in exercise science told the American Psychological Association today
Cheerleading Is Leading Cause of Catastrophic Injury in Young Women
Cheerleading has become the leading cause of catastrophic injury in young female athletes, says Amy Miller Bohn, a physician at the UMHS department of family medicine
Health Care Reform and Race
Reporters working on stories about how racial politics may affect President Obama’s campaign for health care reform should consider Lester Spence, an assistant professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University
Survey Reveals Public’s Concerns About Prescription Medication Overdose Risks Following Death of Michael Jackson
Survey of pharmacists shows that consumers are turning to pharmacists with more questions about medication risks following death of Michael Jackson. Chronic pain should be treated appropriately. ASHP provides tips for safe medication use.
—American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Today’s Special Quote **
“One thing has become so crystal clear to me over the years.
The grass is NOT greener on the other side, it’s greener
where you water it. -Jimmy Sweeney and ?
When Texting, Eligible Women Express Themselves Better
The book “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” and its gender stereotypes on how the sexes communicate remains fodder for debate, but two Indiana University researchers have confirmed one thing: When men and women talk through technology, it’s the women who are more expressive.