News health 2008-07-05 Andanh.com

Petite portions popping up everywhere Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:15:00 EST
If you've ever snuck into the fridge at midnight to dip and dip and dip into the Haagen-Dazs or wolfed down a row of Oreos, you know that snacking can get out of hand quickly. Enter 100-calorie snacks — tidy, pre-portioned packages of everything from pudding to party mix — that make it easier to keep track of how much you've eaten and when to stop.

Know your moles Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EST
For years the traditional warning signs of malignant melanoma skin cancer were moles with any of these characteristics....

Could insurance costs force better habits? Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:08:00 EST
I've long held the belief that when health-care insurance becomes too expensive, it will force a change in our society toward healthier lifestyles as an economic necessity. Right now, we have the luxury of having someone else pay our huge medical bills when something bad happens.

Parked cars and kids don't mix Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:05:00 EST
Why is leaving children in a parked car in summer dangerous? Because it can lead to heat-related illness, which can cause organ damage and death, according to Kosair Children's Hospital.

Keep a cool head Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:03:00 EST
If you plan to do a long running event in a sunny location or go hiking in a desert or above the tree line on a mountain, you might want to consider the Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap featured in the July issue of Runners World magazine.

Get free screenings at Walgreens mobile clinic Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:12:00 EST
The Walgreens Take Care Health Tour is in Kentucky offering free health screenings inside a customized, air-conditioned clinic on wheels.

Flooded produce risky Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:07:00 EST
In the wake of flooding in Indiana and elsewhere in the Midwest, experts are warning of the dangers of floodwater-contaminated produce.

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