Health News

Sea salt and sufficient iodine intake

Details: Written by Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.N., L.D. Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.N., L.D.; Published: 09 October 2016 09 October 2016

Rochester, Minnesota - For most people, iodized salt is probably the easiest way to maintain sufficient iodine intake. Iodine is an important nutrient that your thyroid needs to produce certain hormones. Not getting enough iodine in your diet can lead to problems such as an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) and an abnormally low level of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism).

Eat well to control cholesterol

Details: Written by Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic; Published: 09 October 2016 09 October 2016

Yuma, Arizona - High blood cholesterol can lead to cholesterol buildup and blockage in your arteries, which can cause complications such as stroke and heart disease. What you eat may significantly affect the amount of cholesterol in your blood. Here are some tips for adopting a heart-healthy diet that's designed to keep your cholesterol at optimal levels.

New American Cancer Society Cookbook Brings Together Great Taste and Good Health

Details: Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now; Published: 03 October 2016 03 October 2016

Atlanta, Georgia - The American Cancer Society released The New Healthy Eating Cookbook, Fourth Edition, which offers more than 120 all-new, easy-to-make recipes. Written for cooks of all levels, this book is for people looking to add to their kitchen repertoire and helps readers make healthier choices about the food they eat. The recipes were reviewed by the American Cancer Society's medical and nutrition experts and emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean prote

Advocating for Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in K-12

Details: Written by Marie Manning Marie Manning; Published: 03 October 2016 03 October 2016

Dallas, Texas - Each year, approximately 7,000 children age 18 or younger experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital with survival rates of less than 10 percent. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chance of survival. The American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – announced publication of a policy statement advocating for state laws requiring the implementation of cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) in K-12 schools.

Drug to treat alcohol use disorder shows promise among drinkers with high stress

Details: Written by YNN YNN; Published: 03 October 2016 03 October 2016

Washington, DC - A new medication that targets part of the brain’s stress system may help reduce alcohol use in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a new study by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health.