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Asthma Rates Have Increased Dramatically Since 2001
Do you have asthma? You’re not alone. New stats show that the number of people diagnosed with the condtion has increased by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009. That’s nearly 1 in 12 people! Asthma is a fairly common pulmonary condition that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. Patients can control their asthma symptoms, which are usually triggered by things in the environment, through medication or by avoiding things that cause their illness to flare up, including smoking and air pollution.
High Pregnancy Weight Increases Baby’s Obesity Risk
Put down that carton of Rocky Road…
Turkey With A Side of #SportBits
Hello ModernMoms. Happy Black Friday! I hope your Thanksgiving Day festivities were stress-free and fun, filled with yummy food, family and friends. May I suggest avoiding the crowds and doing your sale shopping on-line? Grab your laptop and plop on the couch. Heat up the leftovers and turn on the TV in the background. So…
Is Your Diet Putting You At A Higher Risk For Cancer?
Have you wondered about the relationship of diet to cancer? There have been so many theories and guesses on the subject, and current information is still far from definitive. But, according to new studies, diet may be the cause of some 20% or more of cancers. The relationship appears to be with endometrial, gallbladder, esophageal, renal,…
Vaccinations – Yes or No?
Parents in California are deciding against vaccinations of their children at twice the rate they did seven years ago. The rate of unvaccinated children in California is up 8%. In fact, the number of vaccination exemptions has increased throughout the nation. Parents can get an exemption from required immunizations if they are against their personal beliefs – there are also medical exemptions.
Vaccinations are now available for chicken pox, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, mumps …