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Health News

A little alcohol goes a longer way in women than in men
Alcohol can be a boon or a bane for health. The difference lies in the dose-a little is good, a lot is bad.

Hurried doctor visits may leave patients feeling forgetful
Have you ever been whisked through a doctor's visit, and afterward were unable to remember what the doctor said? A University of Rochester Medical Center study disclosed that doctors don't often take the steps necessary to help patients recall medical instructions.

Surgeons find sexual dysfunction is common a year after major trauma
University of Washington researchers have found that sexual dysfunction is prevalent long after physical injuries from major trauma have been treated and resolved.

Southern Illinois Health News

Guyton attends MRI seminar
Dr. Lori Marie Guyton, a Herrin neurologist, attended an MRI seminar Nov. 3 at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center at the University of Buffalo in New York.

Health care program earns certification
Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Health Care Management program has earned status as a fully certified undergraduate member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

Two Rivers CAC joins children's alliance
Two Rivers Child Advocacy Center has been accepted as an accredited member of National Children's Alliance. The center joins more than 450 other member programs throughout the United States.

Senior Health

Higher-risk kidneys may help solve organ shortage facing older adults
Age alone shouldn't be a barrier to receiving a kidney transplant, say Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center researchers, after studying 356 kidney transplants over a 59-month period.

How to keep exercising without injury
These tips from Baylor Medical Center can help you keep exercising without injury.

Her Health

Cigarette usage in young women linked to higher risk of stroke
The more young women smoke, the more their risk of stroke rises, reports a groundbreaking study that examines the relationship between higher rates of smoking and stroke in young women. 

Pregnant Illinois women increasingly choosing induced labor
A growing number of pregnant women are opting to have induced labor, according to a 12-year study of women in Illinois, published in the journal Medical Care.

For tighter abs, look to core strengthening
Many of us would like to firm up our tummies, a goal that seems more frustrating and elusive the older we get. Working on strengthening a variety of trunk muscles, collectively known as "the core," can help with that-and much more, reports the Harvard Women's Health Watch.

Kid Health

The dangers of walking to school
In 2001, 669 children ages 14 and under died in pedestrian-related injuries. If your child is walking to school here are some safety guidelines: 

How to handle a stuttering child
1. Don't tell the child to "slow down" or "just relax."

94 percent of U.S. emergency rooms not fully prepared to treat children
A recent survey found just six percent of emergency departments had all of the equipment and supplies recommended by a 2001 American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) joint policy statement.

His Health

No simple solution for toenail infections
A thick, crumbling yellow toenail is probably not high on the list of health concerns, but it might be nice if it looked better.

Low sperm count may be associated with prenatal testosterone excess
Exposure to an excess of sexual steroids, like testosterone, during fetal development may be a potential risk factor for low sperm count and motility, reports a new study in the journal Endocrinology.

Pet Health

Keep Fido and Fluffy safe this winter
Brrr its cold outside! Here's how to keep your pets safe:

No-Nos for your pooch
Memorize this list and never give them to your four-legged friend: