Around 1 in 33 babies in the US are born with birth defects, according to the March of Dimes. Many of these defects are caused by genetics, but some are caused by environmental factors before and during pregnancy, and so they can be prevented. Since January is Birth Defects Prevention Awareness Month, we’d like to [...]
The third full week in January is Healthy Weight Week, and the Thursday during Healthy Weight Week is also Women’s Healthy Weight Day. The Healthy Weight Network raises awareness this week by encouraging us to “celebrate healthy living habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems, rather than intensifying them, as diets [...]
The 46th annual Sherman Hospital Auxiliary Benefit Ball, “Dreams Do Come True,” will be held at 6:30 pm on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Auxiliary’s $1 million goal for the Birthing Center at Sherman Hospital. The black tie optional event, [...]
(HealthDay News) — Toys may be meant for fun and play, but toys in the wrong little hands can lead to serious injury. The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., offers these guidelines to help parents choose safe toys: Check the packaging for the appropriate age range for the toy, and make sure [...]
By — Diana Kohnle (HealthDay News) — Vitamin B12 helps maintain healthy blood and aids in making important proteins. People who don’t get enough can have memory problems or confusion, and are at greater risk of developing anemia, Children’s Hospital Boston says. The hospital mentions these dietary sources of vitamin B12: Poultry Seafood and fish [...]
