(BLPR WIRE)–Orlando, FL Research presented at this year’s Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) features new data on gut bacteria and colorectal cancer risk in African Americans. Researchers found a dramatic and rapid shift in gut microbiota after switching the diet in healthy subjects from a traditional Western diet to a Zulu African diet and vice-versa. Funded [...]
Skin Cancer Remains The Most Common Cancer In US
May 20, 2013 By
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), joined by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is recognizing the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day,” to encourage Americans to take a few simple steps to protect their health and [...]
Local American Diabetes Association Names Three Recipients For 2013 Father Of The Year
May 10, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–The American Diabetes Association (ADA) office serving San Diego has announced the three recipients of its 2013 Father of the Year awards. The event honors fathers in the U.S. who have demonstrated the ability to balance their personal lives, serve as role models of strength, commitment and love for their children and help make [...]
Palomar Health Offers Free Installation Of Medical Alert Service For Fall Victims
April 23, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–Palomar Health Palomar Health is offering free installation of the Philips Lifeline with AutoAlert service, a medical alert that features the first pendant-style button that automatically calls for assistance when a fall victim is unable to push the help button and a fall is detected. This special offer by Palomar Health Lifeline is available [...]
Mental Health Services Grant Funds Availability For Vets
April 19, 2013 By
SACRAMENTO–Additional help will soon be available to veterans struggling with post traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma and other serious mental health issues. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is now accepting applications for 2013-2014 for grant funds made available by Proposition 63 in support of veteran mental health outreach and treatment [...]
National Healthcare Decisions Day Set For April 16
April 15, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–In support of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) on April 16, Kaiser Permanente is joining community, state and national organizations in a coordinated effort to highlight the importance of letting families know about your own health care decisions and wishes in advance. As a participating organization, Kaiser Permanente San Diego is providing information and [...]
Older Adults Team With Youngsters At Intergenerational Games
April 11, 2013 By
CHULA VISTA–Pairs of seniors and youngsters bonded and bridged the generation gap as they competed in the 11th annual South Bay Intergenerational Games today at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. More than 60 third-graders from Cook Elementary School joined an equal number of older adult volunteers to share a day of learning about one [...]
Environmental Health Coalition Celebrates Healthy Kids Victories At Annual Awards
April 8, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–Environmental Health Coalition, an organization that fights toxic pollution, announced its 2013 Awards Celebration, “A Healthy Kids Victory,” celebrating victories, individuals and organizations that contribute to the health and well being of children in San Diego. “Our victories happened because of collaboration, activism and decades of commitment from environmental justice supporters,” said Environmental Health [...]
School Grades Go Down When Health Risks Go Up
March 31, 2013 By
(Health Behavior News Service)– Academic performance is linked to risky health behaviors in children and teens, reports a new review in theJournal of Adolescent Health. Health risks that can impact academic success include behaviors tracked by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in young people, such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, violence, inappropriate sexual behaviors, [...]
San Diego Center for Children Names Ann Garland, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors
March 31, 2013 By
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego Center for Children, San Diego’s oldest accredited nonprofit helping children, has named Ann Garland, PhD., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Garland is a professor and founding chair of the Department of School, Family, and Mental Health Professions at the University of San Diego. Prior to this, Dr. Garland served as [...]
