SAN DIEGO–When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a wide range of gynecologic and urologic conditions. Palomar Pomerado Health will host a free gynecologic and prostate health seminar on Wednesday, June 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake San Marcos Resort & [...]
Today’s youth want someone to talk to when looking for help
May 29, 2010 By
(NAPSI)–Despite the heavy use of texting by today’s teens and young adults, nearly 80 percent of runaway and throwaway youth prefer speaking to a real person when they need help. That’s according to a recently released report, “Why They Run: An In-depth Look at America’s Runaway Youth,” presented by the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS). The [...]
Planning for your future care
May 29, 2010 By
(NAPSI)–With more Americans living longer lives, there’s new interest in purchasing long-term care insurance to cover costs generally associated with aging. Currently, 8.2 million Americans have purchased long-term care insurance that pays for home care, for assisted living or for care in a nursing home. Such long-term health care costs are not usually covered by [...]
Making the most of a trip to the beach
May 29, 2010 By
(NAPSI)–For surefire fun on a visit to the beach, an increasing number of families are getting their feet wet in South Carolina. What’s more, new attractions and old favorites are just waiting to break up–and perk up–the trip. For instance, there’s Carowinds (www.carowinds.com) at the North Carolina state line on Interstate 77. There, a new [...]
Get your car set for travel season
May 29, 2010 By
(NAPSI)–To keep your car on the road longer, now is the time to spring for vehicle maintenance. “Preventative maintenance is the key to maintaining optimum performance for your vehicle,” said Pietro Gorlier, president and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. According to the Car Care Council, 80 percent of vehicles [...]
Swimming safety tips
May 29, 2010 By
(NAPSI)–Before water relaxation or wet and wild fun in the pool this year, experts suggest taking the necessary preparations to help ensure swimming pool playtime is safe, healthy and worry-free. “Parents continue to make strides when it comes to safeguarding their families around the pool,” said Michele Hlavsa with the Healthy Swimming program at the [...]
Researcher who studied the Exxon Valdez at Gulf of Mexico spill
May 29, 2010 By
(Newswise)–Temple University Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair Michel Boufadel, an expert in oil spills and their remediation, is working with other scientists in the Gulf of Mexico for three days trying to determine the best approaches for dealing with the ongoing BP oil spill. “NOAA has formed a team of scientists to try and deal [...]
Study sheds light on how marine animals survive stress
May 29, 2010 By
(Newswise)–For marine iguanas living in the Galapagos Islands, an El Niño can be deadly. Some die from starvation while others survive. Scientists have long believed that the difference between life and death for the iguana depended on the animals’ ability to secrete the stress hormone corticosterone. Under stressful conditions, corticosterone functions like a spigot by [...]
Skate clinics available at Kennedy Skate Park
May 28, 2010 By
EL CAJON–Bring your skateboard or roller blades every Wednesday for a fun-filled two-hour skate clinic. All skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Instructors will lead two clinics: 4 -6 p.m. or 6 -8 p.m. Cost is $8 per session. A series of clinics can be purchased at a discounted price. All participants must bring a [...]
Cut the salt and ditch the drugs
May 28, 2010 By
(Newswise)–For kidney patients trying to control their blood pressure, reducing fluid build-up in the blood is more effective than using antihypertensive medications, according to an analysis appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The research suggests that lowering salt intake may help reduce build-up. Dry-weight is a [...]
