News health 2008-04-24 Andanh.com

Starting life greener Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:51:00 EST
Concerns for the health of their children and Mother Earth are sending some parents in new directions. Take Mechelle Stoner of Charlestown, Ind., for example. Pregnant with her third child, Stoner, 37, has been adopting new practices for raising her children.

Miscommunication between sexes Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:59:00 EST
If you think you've got women all figured out, you could be mistaken, especially if you're new to the dating scene. 3 things to remember • "Silence is not consent." • " 'No' never means 'Maybe' or 'Yes.' " • And "Unsure? STOP and clarify."

Pursue a healthy level of cholesterol Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:01:00 EST
Guidelines tell us a cholesterol level of less than 200 milligrams/deciliter is healthy. A level between 200 and 239 is borderline, and above 240 is unhealthy. Those guidelines do not agree with what years of medical research tell us, and that's confusing.

Smoking during pregnancy linked to many ills Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:21:00 EST
One of many reasons it's bad to smoke when pregnant is because it's associated with certain congenital heart defects in babies, according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics.

Prostate screenings offered in La Grange Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:18:00 EST
Prostate cancer screenings will be offered for men over age 50 and those at high risk for prostate cancer from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Ambulatory Care Center at Baptist Hospital Northeast in La Grange.

If the boot fits … Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:04:00 EST
These midweight hiking boots got extraordinarily high marks from Backpacker magazine in its editor's choice awards in the April issue. Scarpa Kailash GTX comes in models for men and women. Testers reported that the boots were a great fit right out of the box. The users' heels were cradled securely while toes had plenty of room.

Artichoke-red pepper sauce does pasta right Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:16:00 EST
After the classic red tomato sauce, finding a healthy pasta sauce isn't easy. The traditional alternatives offer a minefield of calories and fat. This full-flavored artichoke-red pepper sauce is a healthier option. It is naturally low in fat and high in fiber.

More's not better Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:04:00 EST
More is not more effective when it comes to over-the-counter pain relievers containing acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. Consumers who gobble four pills at once, thinking they will get faster relief, are risking serious liver damage or even death, doctors warn.

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