EHE Newsletter Archive
09/02/2008: September is Healthy Aging Month
The current growth in the number and proportion of older adults living in the United States is unprecedented in our nation’s history. According to “The State of Aging and Health in America 2007,”...
08/19/2008: The Importance and Benefits of Water
How much water should you drink in a day? There really is no simple answer. Conventional wisdom suggests that we drink eight (8) eight-ounce glasses per day. Some research, however...
08/05/2008: UV Safety
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is part of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by the sun. It is an invisible, high-energy form of radiation that can cause or enhance health risks.
07/22/2008: Recreational Water Illnesses
Swimming is a great way to have fun and stay cool during the hot days of summer. Before jumping in, however, be sure to know the facts about germs that may be in the water...
07/08/2008: Measles
Measles, also known as rubella, is a highly-contagious viral respiratory disease that is vaccine-preventable. The infection is spread by contact with droplets from the nose, mouth...
06/24/2008: Salmonella
Salmonellosis, an infection due to Salmonella bacteria, is a common form of food poisoning in the United States. These bacteria typically live in the intestines of animals and humans...
06/10/2008: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
According to the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is a debilitating and complex disorder...
05/27/2008: Flat/Depressed Colon Lesions
Abnormal growths in the form of flat or depressed mucosal lesions have been identified as bearing significant risk for the development of colorectal cancer. While they have been...
05/13/2008: Women's Health
The 9th annual National Women's Health Week began on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008 and will be celebrated until May 17, 2008. The nationwide initiative, coordinated by the U.S....
04/29/2008: Kidney Disease
An estimated 26 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease. In 2005, more than 485,000 people were on chronic dialysis or had a kidney transplant for kidney...