The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:55:44 GMT
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, a perfect time to take steps to lower your blood pressure. State health officials say if Illinoisans reduced their sodium intake by 30 percent, it would prevent
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, a perfect time to take steps to lower your blood pressure.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.
GALLATIN COUNTY, IL (KFVS) -
Health officials in Illinois say a batch of mosquitos caught in Old Shawneetown tested positive for West Nile virus.
It's the first case reported in Gallatin County.
The infected mosquitoes were collected from a trap in Old Shawneetown on July 7, 2011, according to the Egyptian Public and Mental Health Department.
Surveillance for West Nile virus began in May and includes trapping and testing adult mosquitoes throughout Saline, Gallatin, and White counties.
A limited number of sick or dying birds are also being collected for West Nile virus testing.
The state public health director says it is important to take precautions to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Recommended West Nile virus precautions include:
Emptying or changing all standing water in container such as birdbaths or buckets on your property to reduce areas in which mosquitoes may breed.
Making sure your windows and door screens are in good condition.
Using insect repellent when outdoors –particularly in the evening.
Limiting outdoor activity at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.
Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors.
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