This November 6th, Election Day, amid all the buzz about candidates and initiatives, you’ll probably have one, over-arching question on your mind: What’s for dinner? We get it. If you’re anything like us, who to vote for is a question for the ages. We mull it over. We poll our…
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La Sociedad Americana del Cáncer ha actualizado sus guĂas de detecciĂłn del cáncer colorrectal, en particular reduciendo la edad recomendada para comenzar las pruebas a 45 en lugar de 50. La recomendaciĂłn para las personas de riesgo promedio se produce despuĂ©s de la investigaciĂłn de la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer…
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This is the time of year when we may come upon increased numbers of black widow spiders in and around our homes. Although there are several species found in temperate regions around the world, black widows are usually identified by the colored, hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomens. They are active when the temperature…
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La temporada de la serpiente cascabel está aquĂ: consejos para mantenerse seguro
Por Laura Kujubu Las posibilidades son bastante bajas. SĂłlo alrededor de 300 casos de mordedura de serpiente cascabel en California se reportan cada año, de acuerdo con el Sistema de Control de Envenenamientos de California (CPCS como sus siglas en inglĂ©s). Sin embargo, con las intensas lluvias a principios de…
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Por Laura Kujubu Para quienes lo sufren, la pĂ©rdida de audiciĂłn es más que una molestia. Para los adultos mayores, puede provocar problemas adicionales, como depresiĂłn, ansiedad, mayor riesgo de caĂdas e incluso demencia. SegĂşn el Instituto Nacional de la Sordera y Otros Trastornos de la ComunicaciĂłn, aproximadamente el 25…
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Beyond lost luggage, getting sick is another event that can throw a major wrench into a relaxing, enjoyable vacation. As part of your travel preparations, take steps to ensure you’re ready for when the unthinkable, and inconvenient, happens. According to a July Consumer Reports article, the following tips can help…
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Proteja a sus mascotas: tenga cuidado con el uso de las farmacias en la internet
Por Laura Kujubu • 20 de junio de 2018 Comprar medicamentos recetados en lĂnea para usted puede ser riesgoso. Esto tambiĂ©n aplica al pedir medicamentos para mascotas en una farmacia vĂa internet. La AdministraciĂłn de Alimentos y Fármacos (FDA como sus siglas en inglĂ©s) de los EE. UU. advierte a…
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The chances are fairly low. Only about 300 cases of rattlesnake bites in California are reported each year, according to the California Poison Control System (CPCS). However, with the prolific rainfall earlier this year and the warm weather now upon us, we can expect a substantial jump in the number…
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When taking a walk in the woods, tick bites aren’t your only concern. After the heavy rains earlier this year, poison oak is in abundance on the West Coast. To avoid suffering from a case of poison oak, understand how to spot the plant and the different ways you can…
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For those who suffer from it, hearing loss is more than just a nuisance. For older adults, it can lead to additional issues such as depression, anxiety, increased risk of falls, and even dementia. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 25 percent of those…