Swimming: Cullen Jones Says Youth of All Colors Must Learn Water Safety

In Oregon about one third of drowning accidents that kill children under 15 are in swimming pools; others occur in rivers or other bodies of water

2011-08-11

Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Practice brings confidence and safety in the water, Jones says. But understanding the risks and dangers is also important. Read the complete article

One Dead from E. Coli Outbreak Traced to Oregon Farm

Sickness said to stem from Jaquith Strawberry Farm in Newberg

2011-08-09

JEFF BARNARD Associated Press

Health officials say one person has died and at least nine others were made sick from an E. coli outbreak traced to fresh strawberries picked at a farm in northwestern Oregon. Read the complete article

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Insulin Pumps, Monitors Vulnerable to Hacking

Increasingly, medical devices are being made with the ability to transmit info from body to doctor

2011-08-07

JORDAN ROBERTSON AP Technology Writer

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Even the human bloodstream isn't safe from computer hackers. Read the complete article

Medicare Prescription Premiums Won't Rise in 2012

Officials credited growing use of generics and competition within the program, which is delivered through private insurance companies

2011-08-06

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration had good news for seniors this week: The average monthly premium for Medicare's popular prescription program won't go up next year. Read the complete article

Healthy Eating Means Spending More at Store

A recent study found introducing more potassium in a diet is likely to add $380 per year to the average consumer's food costs

2011-08-06

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP The Associated Press

vegetablesSEATTLE (AP) -- A healthy diet is expensive and could make it difficult for Americans to meet new U.S. nutritional guidelines, according to a study published Thursday that says the government should do more to help consumers eat healthier. Read the complete article

New HIV Infections in US Hold Steady at 50,000

The annual number of new infections peaked at 130,000 in the mid-1980s

2011-08-06

STEPHANIE NANO The Associated Press

AIDS quiltNEW YORK (AP) -- The number of Americans newly infected with the AIDS virus each year has been holding steady at about 50,000, according to a government report released Wednesday. Read the complete article

Medicare Prescription Premiums Won't Rise in 2012

Generic drugs, competition within program open door to possibility of lower costs

2011-08-05

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration had good news for seniors Thursday: The average monthly premium for Medicare's popular prescription program won't go up next year. Read the complete article

Study: Healthful Eating Means Spending More at Store

Researchers say adding potassium to diet would cost average consumer extra $380 a year

2011-08-04

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) -- A healthy diet is expensive and could make it difficult for Americans to meet new U.S. nutritional guidelines, according to a study published Thursday that says the government should do more to help consumers eat healthier. Read the complete article

VIDEO: 36 Million Lbs. of Turkey Recalled in Salmonella Outbreak

Minnesota-based Cargill undertakes one of largest meat recalls in history

2011-08-04

MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Meat giant Cargill is recalling 36 million pounds of turkey after a government hunt for the source of a salmonella outbreak that has killed one person in California and sickened dozens more. The Agriculture Department says it is one of the largest meat recalls ever. Read the complete article

Insurers Must Cover Birth Control With No Copays

Regulation part of expansion of women's coverage under Obama’s health care law

2011-08-01

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Health insurance plans must cover birth control as preventive care for women, with no copays, the Obama administration said Monday in a decision with far-reaching implications for health care as well as social mores. Read the complete article

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