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Constant Ringing in Your Ears? Hearing Aids Offer Hope

If it seems like your ears ring constantly, it’s probably not your imagination or the economy . . . and you’re not alone. You may have tinnitus, an inner ear ailment that affects 25 million to 50 million Americans — with about 12 million people experiencing such severe symptoms it affects their daily lives.

Spring Clean Your Fridge and Pantry for Your Family’s Health

(ARA) – You clean your windows and vacuum your rugs for spring cleaning. But have you looked inside your fridge and pantry lately? They’re begging for a spring cleaning, too.
“Your refrigerator and pantry are important allies in the food safety fight,” explains Dr. Don Schaffner, a microbiologist and spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists [...]

Keep West Nile Virus at Bay This Season

West Nile virus arrived on the east coast of the United States in 2000, drawing plenty of media attention. Since then, the virus has gradually migrated west to the Pacific coast, and human cases have been documented in nearly all of the 48 continental states.

The Hidden Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Bitter cold weather can bring more than just frosty mornings and runny noses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the odorless predator — carbon monoxide, also known as CO — sends more than 15,000 people to the hospital each year.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Brush Up on Your Oral Health Today for a Healthier Tomorrow

With the economy taking a nose dive, Americans are cutting back on spending — from food and travel to even medical treatments. Both health care and dental care are taking a back seat to more urgent needs.