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Feb
25
0 comments Tags: children's health, consumer health, health information, outreach, parenting, teen health
Many parents and guardians find themselves needing authoritative, current, and trusted information regarding children in their care. What can your library or organization provide? You can’t nor should you provide health advice, but you can provide links to quality health information from experts. And you can encourage parents and guardians to take that information and… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Jan
21
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When we talk about our health we often forget about our teeth. Oral or dental health is very important. Not only are teeth important to make it easier to eat but poor oral hygiene can lead to major health conditions such as endocarditis, stroke, and there is growing research showing a connection between having poor… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Dec
08
0 comments Tags: food allergies, Holidays
The holidays are often filled with food, and lots of it. Friends and families gather to celebrate. Whether you’re hosting or attending, these events can be fun and appetizing but not so appetizing for those who have food allergies. In fact, it can be very dangerous. People can be allergic to a variety of food… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Nov
13
0 comments Tags: consumer health, diabetes, health information, outreach, reading
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects over 38 million people in just the United States alone. Every year 1.2 million people are diagnosed with this health condition. What is diabetes? MedlinePlus explains the different types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes: If you have type 1 diabetes, your body makes little or no insulin. It… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Health Observances
Oct
08
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances
Have you ever been to a doctor visit and wondered what they meant by drinking “clear liquids”? Or maybe you or someone in your care was given a drug prescription and told to “take three times a day” which made sense at the time but later you wondered if that meant every 8 hours or… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Health Observances