SAN DIEGO–For the fifth straight year, Kaiser Permanente is the highest-ranked health plan in California, according to the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates member-satisfaction survey. It achieved an overall member-satisfaction score above the California region average, and the health plan achieved a score of 769 points for overall member experience (on a 1,000-point scale) “Kaiser [...]
CDC study shows outbreaks linked to imported foods increasing
March 14, 2012 By
ATLANTA – (US Newswire) – Foodborne disease outbreaks caused by imported food appeared to rise in 2009 and 2010, and nearly half of the outbreaks implicated foods imported from areas which previously had not been associated with outbreaks, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, presented today at the International Conference on Emerging [...]
Don’t let spring cleaning be hazardous to your health
March 12, 2012 By
Spring is in the air and you may be thinking of opening up your mountain cabin, cleaning out the garage or that backyard shed. But be careful if you find evidence of unwanted visitors. Eight mice in Santee, Tierrasanta and Escondido have just tested positive for the potentially-deadly hantavirus. “The most important thing people should [...]
Cosmetic dentist: Differences between at-home teeth whitening and professional
March 8, 2012 By
SAN DIEGO–(Marketwire)– At his center for cosmetic dentistry in San Diego, Dr. James Salazar says there are pros and cons to both at-home and professional teeth whitening treatment. However, patients need to be aware of the differences and how each can benefit their smile and confidence. With the latest AACD statistics showing a 300% increase [...]
Kids’ abnormal breathing during sleep linked to increased risk for behavioral difficulties
March 7, 2012 By
(Newswise)– A study of more than 11,000 children followed for over six years has found that young children with sleep-disordered breathing are prone to developing behavioral difficulties such as hyperactivity and aggressiveness, as well as emotional symptoms and difficulty with peer relationships, according to researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Their study, the [...]
Pertussis vaccine recommended for all adults
March 1, 2012 By
In adults, pertussis can be an annoying and nagging cough that lasts for weeks or months before it disappears. For an infant, pertussis, or whooping cough, can be fatal. That’s why the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) last week recommended that all adults should get vaccinated against whooping cough. This latest recommendation adds [...]
Keep colon cancer away with regular exercise and healthy diet
February 29, 2012 By
OCEANSIDE–Colon /colorectal cancer is not exactly the greatest conversation starter and you probably want to avoid talking – or even thinking – about it. But, there is a good reason why you should: March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn about the ways to prevent this disease, which will impact an [...]
Giving up exercise is not an option!
February 19, 2012 By
OCEANSIDE–You know you should exercise today but you don’t feel like getting off the couch. Or, maybe you got so caught up in work or other activities, you just can’t muster the desire to work out. You are suffering from a well-known phenomenon called “lack of motivation” – and you are not alone! A new study from [...]
Mayo Clinic: Hospitalization of US underage drinkers common, costs $755 million a year
February 16, 2012 By
(BPRW)–ROCHESTER, Minn.–Hospitalization for underage drinking is common in the United States, and it comes with a price tag — the estimated total cost for these hospitalizations is about $755 million per year, a Mayo Clinic study has found. Researchers also found geographic and demographic differences in the incidence of alcohol-related hospital admissions. The findings were published online today in [...]
Lakeside, Fallbrook, Spring Valley Community Centers to offer free exercise class
February 16, 2012 By
SAN DIEGO–Leap year presents us with an extra day this February — which is also American Heart Month. In celebration, the San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting people to do some literal leaping on Feb. 29 with free exercise classes at its three community centers. Choose from Zumba, Boot Camp, Fitness [...]
