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Tooth Decay – A Growing Problem for American Children
Feature Articles
Friday, 19 May 2006
The percentage of children affected by tooth decay has risen in the last ten years, according to a recent report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The federal study found that more than 25 percent of preschoolers in the US suffer from tooth decay—that’s over 4 million children, a leap of more than 600,000 kids in a decade.
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Children Need Protection from Secondhand Smoke
Family Health
Friday, 19 May 2006
Secondhand smoke poses a serious health threat to children. It greatly increases their risk of developing respiratory problems, ear infections and many other health problems. It’s especially important for children with asthma to grow up in smoke-free environments.
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Cleanliness Important When Visiting Petting Zoos
Family Health
Friday, 19 May 2006
The kids love ‘em and you get some great photos for the family album. But be careful—after spending time with the animals, you may come away with more than memories and snapshots.
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Myth-Busting – Microwaving in Plastic Containers
Family Health
Friday, 19 May 2006
Can you trust those emailed chain letters that claim to have important health information? Just how much truth is there to them?
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Web Offers Wealth of Health Info
Family Health
Friday, 19 May 2006
There’s been a significant increase in people using the web to gather health information. In fact, from 2002 to 2005, there was a rise of 54% in the number of adults who said the internet played a major role as they helped another person cope with a major illness. The number of those who said the internet played a major role as they coped themselves with a major illness increased 40%.
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Don’t Fear the Teflon
Family Health
Friday, 19 May 2006

In February, a report was issued stating that Teflon might emit a suspected carcinogen. The media reported the news, a frenzy of fear ensued and people started dumping their non-stick cookware.
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What’s Making You Sneeze?
Family Health
Friday, 19 May 2006
Blooming plants and warm weather invite us to enjoy the outdoors. But, for many of us, those plants bring allergens that make us miserable.
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Celebrate Your Senior Status This Month
Senior Living
Friday, 19 May 2006
The month of May is Older Americans Month in the US. This year’s theme is “Choices for Independence.”

Senior Stats
As we age, the ranks of senior citizens (65 and older) continues to grow. The US Administration on Aging (AoA) supplies the following statistics.
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