News health 2008-08-08 Andanh.com

Get defense ready for West Nile takedown Thu, 15 May 2008 01:07 CDT
Q: What's the outlook for West Nile virus this season?

Autistic Angels set awareness walk Thu, 15 May 2008 01:07 CDT
Cindy McNelley and Lori Forillo want you to know autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability. The founders of Autistic Angels, a new support and awareness group, also want you to come to the first Mississippi Gulf Coast Autism Awareness Walk on May 24.

Autism awareness Thu, 15 May 2008 01:07 CDT
When Ashley Markline was diagnosed with autism in 1996, the developmental disability appeared in one in 10,000 America children. Now The Autism Society of American cites one in every 150 births develops autism.

Hospital reports to community Mon, 19 May 2008 01:06 CDT
Nearly 100,000 people passed through the emergency room doors of Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs Hospital in 2007.

Splitting tablets in half has some pitfalls Thu, 22 May 2008 01:07 CDT
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Grant will help Coast be healthy Thu, 22 May 2008 01:06 CDT
Gulf Coast Health Educators has received a financial boost in its goal of a healthier Mississippi Gulf Coast with a $150,000 Johnson & Johnson Foundation grant and a partnership with Johns Hopkins Bamberg School of Public Health.

Mental health help available Mon, 26 May 2008 01:06 CDT
The deadline for hurricane victims to register for mental health assistance from the American Red Cross is Saturday, agency officials said.

State pathologist urged Sat, 31 May 2008 00:13 CDT
An impassioned speech by Dr. Dwalia South, a Ripley rural family practitioner, brought home Mississippi's need for a state medical examiner who is a certified forensic pathologist. The state Legislature has required that since the early 1970s, but for 13 years the position has been vacant.

Celebrities back 'Healthy Baby' Fri, 30 May 2008 01:08 CDT
An impressive lineup of participants, national and local, will present Saturday's "A Healthy Baby Begins With You" program in Biloxi, but none more impressive than Tonya Lewis Lee, attorney, activist, author, mother and - oh, yes - wife of filmmaker Spike Lee.

Many pills can last for a long time Thu, 29 May 2008 01:03 CDT
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FRIENDS HEAL THE MIND BODY & SOUL, Thu, 29 May 2008 07:06 CDT
Friends are good for your health.

Pain relievers carry some risks Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:03 CDT
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Loss lingers: Mental health summit looks at issues Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:27 CDT
One of the most stressful losses is "ambiguous loss," and that is what many who lost homes, their familiar communities, personal possessions and friends who moved away still experience from Hurricane Katrina. They did not lose a loved one so the closure that comes with funerals and recognized periods of grief is elusive.

Family felt like 'lab rats' in FEMA trailer Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:12 CDT
It was when the sight of a bloody child became routine that Lindsay Huckabee broke down and cried. She and her husband, Steve, had spent months dealing with "two, three, four nosebleeds a week," in their FEMA mobile home, she said. When it wasn't a nosebleed, one child or another had burning eyes, coughing, congestion and "colds" that wouldn't go away.

State ranks low in mammogram testing Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:17 CDT
Mississippi ranks poorly in a recent health-care report because of a low number of mammograms for black women and high number of leg amputations, often in blacks with diabetes.

Cats can have overactive thyroids Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:07 CDT
The thyroid is a two-lobed organ in the trachea's middle to upper region in many species.

Beware of interactions with contraceptives Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
Q: I read that St. John's wort could make my birth control pill ineffective. Is this true?

Health-related urban legends Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:38 CDT
Sound Offs and e-mail to the Sun Herald sometimes repeat urban legends and hoaxes.

Fact vs. fiction: Urban legends prey on our fears Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:43 CDT
Will outdated pancake mix kill you? For that matter, if you freeze a bottle of water, will the chemicals in the plastic turn toxic?

Health summit topics reflect less urgency Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:05 CDT
There is one thing noticeably missing from the second annual Gulf Coast Mental Health Summit hosted by the Interfaith Disaster Task Force at the Coast Convention Center - a sense of urgency.

Mississippi is last in UCP disabilities report Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:04 CDT
Mississippi is cited by United Cerebral Palsy as one of the states that tends to institutionalize people with intellectual and developmental disabilities rather than integrate them into the community. UCP, a national disability charity that started with cerebral palsy but now includes others, released a report this week that studies Americans with disabilities on Medicaid.

Protecting against tomato-borne illness Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:03 CDT
Q: In regard to the recent outbreak of food poisoning, I heard washing tomatoes that have salmonella on them won't get rid of the bacteria. If this is true, how can we protect ourselves?

Radio stations go Red Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:03 CDT
Blood, radio and NASCAR seem an odd humanitarian mix, but the American Red Cross has learned they combine well in Mississippi. The 20th annual Radio for Red Cross, the agency's largest blood donation drive, is expected to raise 1,000 units of blood from coastal counties.

This pot made for nasal irrigation Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:03 CDT
L.A. TIMES-WASHINGTON POST

West Nile can't be taken lightly Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:29 CDT
James Starkey was proud of his newly acquired '56 Chevy and in the cool of the evenings, he'd be outside prepping it for the 2003 Cruisin' The Coast. The task was too much fun for the head of Gulfport schools' electronic maintenance to worry about the occasional hungry mosquito.

What you should know about West Nile virus Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:29 CDT
What is WNV: West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that affects birds, animals and humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports West Nile virus was first found in a woman in the West Nile district of Uganda in 1937.

Money is tight, but pet care needn't be sacrificed Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:33 CDT
With the arrival of today's mail, Sophie was faced with another decision: Do I pay the credit card bill or do I heed the warnings provided in the reminder received from the veterinarian about Bubbles?

Hot weather brings dangers to health Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:06 CDT
Q: Would you please alert your readers to the dangers of hot weather, especially for the elderly?

Beach walker: Woman's pounds keep on dropping Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:31 CDT
The beachwalker forced to ignore honks and snide shouts about excess weight has dropped 61 pounds. As Valerie Caylor Owenby treks the sand toward her goal weight of 120 pounds, she has noticed the people are nicer, the beeps fewer.

Three levels of heat danger Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Q: Your column on hot-weather dangers mentioned heat exhaustion and heat stroke. How do you tell the difference?

Have safe, practiced fun with fireworks Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
This weekend we will celebrate our nation's independence - picnics, barbecues, days at the beach and lounging by the pool are bound to be high on people's lists of holiday weekend activities.

Buzz off!: Banish the bugs with the right repellents Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:33 CDT
Walk into any grocery store, drugstore or supercenter, and you may see entire aisles dedicated to insect repellents. From bracelets to sprays to candles, they all seem to promise protection from those pesky mosquitoes. How do you decide what's best for you and your family?

Musgrove, Wicker differ over Medicare Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Democratic U.S. Senate challenger Ronnie Musgrove says a recent vote by Republican Sen. Roger Wicker could hurt Medicare patients and the doctors who treat them.

Barbour: Foes wrong about Medicaid Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Mississippi lawmakers made little progress in resolving Medicaid's budget shortfall Wednesday as they returned to the Capitol to continue a prolonged special session.

A veteran finds independence Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:02 CDT
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Litter-box lawbreakers Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:02 CDT
Elimination-behavior problems with cats can be some of the most frustrating situations cat owners and veterinarians face. Sometimes these problems are so severe or unacceptable to the owner that the euthanasia of the cat is the result. Many times, if a veterinarian is consulted soon enough the problem can be corrected and the cat will be a welcome member of the household again.

Some drugs can cause overheating Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:02 CDT
Q: You mentioned several types of medications that increase the risk of hyperthermia during hot weather. Would you provide a detailed list?

Report evaluates mental health Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:07 CDT
A legislative watchdog committee says the Mississippi Department of Mental Health should begin long-range planning to offer more community-based services as alternatives to hospitalization.

ABCs of UVA, UVB, SPF Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Q: I read the SPF number on sunscreen products refers to only one of the two types of sunlight. Can you clarify?

Beware of the 'blob!' Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Earlier this year I wrote a column listing the Top 10 things dogs have had surgically removed from their stomachs and intestinal tracts.

Coast heart experts weigh in Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:02 CDT
So what do cardiovascular disease specialists have to say about heart problems on the post-Katrina Mississippi Coast? We asked two experts.

Too much stress for the heart?: Coast leaders feel lifestyle caught up with them Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:27 CDT
"It's just ironic that we all know each other," said Rose, now D'Iberville's city manager but a 15-year veteran of the Gulfport City Council.

Group mulls legal challenge Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:07 CDT
The Mississippi Hospital Association says it may ask the courts to block Gov. Haley Barbour's plan to cut $375 million from the Medicaid program because the deep cuts could force some hospitals to close.

The big draw Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Despite the label of "vampire" and fear in the eyes of many who approach them, most phlebotomists have our well-being at heart. They try to make us think of something besides their needle and they'll gladly give tips - such as being hydrated by drinking water - for a less painful blood letting.

The big draw: Bloodletting doesn't have to be so painful Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:23 CDT
Despite the label of "vampire" and fear in the eyes of many who approach them, most phlebotomists have our well-being at heart. They try to make us think of something besides their needle and they'll gladly give tips - such as being hydrated by drinking water - for a less painful blood letting.

NPR probes FEMA parks Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:55 CDT
The National Public Radio show "All Things Considered" will air a special report today on the mental health crisis among residents in the Coast's FEMA trailer parks.

Cards carry medical information Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:03 CDT
Mississippi and other Gulf states are participating in a cancer pilot program initiated by one of the lessons of Hurricane Katrina: to be prepared on the personal medical front.

Dangerous heat Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:06 CDT
Here are the highlights. For a more in-depth look at NFHS guidelines, go to sunherald.com

Consider safety of cleansing Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:04 CDT
Q: I saw this colon cleansing program advertised on the Web and am thinking of trying it. Would you look at the ingredients and tell me if it's safe?

MISSION OF MERCY Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:04 CDT
When the Caribbean Mercy Ship was homeported in Gulfport in 2003, Kelly Grizzard felt compelled to visit the crew, some he'd worked alongside earlier in Belize.

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