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Layer Up During the Polar Vortex

Layer Up During the Polar Vortex

Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, Jan. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As a giant polar vortex sweeps down over most of the United States, bringing with it temperatures so frigid that frostbite and hypothermia can happen within minutes, doctors have some advice for those who dare to venture outside. The swath of the cold […]

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Health Tip: Safely Remove a Splinter

Health Tip: Safely Remove a Splinter

(HealthDay News) — When a thin piece of wood, glass or metal gets embedded within the top layers of your skin, you know how annoying and painful a splinter can be. Latest Prevention & Wellness News The U.S. Library of Medicine suggests how to remove a splinter safely: Sterilize a pin or needle by soaking […]

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Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Nuggets

Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Nuggets

About 36,420 pounds of chicken nuggets are being recalled by Tyson Foods because they may be contaminated with rubber. The recalled 5-pound plastic packages of “Tyson White Meat Panko Chicken Nuggets,” were produced on November 26, 2018. They have a use-by date of November 26, 2019, a case code “3308SDL03” on the label, and the […]

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Many Addiction Centers Lack Anti-Opioid Meds: Study

Many Addiction Centers Lack Anti-Opioid Meds: Study

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Although the U.S. opioid epidemic dates back more than a decade, only 6 percent of treatment centers in 2016 offered the three medications approved to treat opioid addiction, new research reveals. And only about a third offered even one […]

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How to Safely Use Plastic Containers in Your Microwave

How to Safely Use Plastic Containers in Your Microwave

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For many, a microwave is indispensable, but questions remain about the safety of containers used to cook and reheat food in it. Most of the controversy surrounds the chemicals used to make plastic containers soft or clear, like BPA […]

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Still Too Many Highway Deaths Tied to Speeding

Still Too Many Highway Deaths Tied to Speeding

Latest Prevention & Wellness News THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Speeding is a factor in nearly one-third of U.S. traffic deaths, but doesn’t get enough attention as a traffic safety issue, a new Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report says. “If we want to get to zero deaths on our roads, we need […]

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Health Tip: Store Refrigerated Food Safely

Health Tip: Store Refrigerated Food Safely

(HealthDay News) — Refrigeration can help keep food safe from germs and prevent food-borne illnesses. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests these refrigeration tips: Marinate food in the refrigerator instead of at room temperature. Bacteria can multiply rapidly at room temperature. Never reuse marinating liquid unless you bring it to a rapid boil first […]

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Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Recalled by Perdue Foods

Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Recalled by Perdue Foods

Possible wood contamination has led to the recall of more than 68,000 pounds of gluten-free chicken nuggets from Perdue Foods, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says. Latest Prevention & Wellness News The agency said there are no confirmed cases of illness linked with the ready-to-eat chicken nuggets, which were […]