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Beware of scald burns during winter

This week is American Burn Association’s Burn Awareness Week, a time designated to educate the public about common burn awareness and prevention strategies. Burn...

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To live is to breathe. But for the nearly 9 million kids with asthma in the United States, the basic act of breathing can...

Birth defects more common than you think

Every four-and-a-half minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. Birth defects can vary from mild to severe and...

6.4 trillion calories cut from supermarket shelves

Major food companies are keeping their word by removing 6.4 trillion calories from the U.S. marketplace in an effort to promote healthy weight, a...

Surgeon General: ‘1 in 10 Hoosier kids will die prematurely unless smoking rates drop’

The report, "The Health Consequences of Smoking: 50 Years of Progress," was released recently by the Office of the Surgeon General. According to the...

St.Vincent Health announces logo and website enhancements

St.Vincent Health officials announced enhancements to its system and individual hospital logos, and the corporate website – stvincent.org.The faith-based health system celebrates its 35th...

Flu-related deaths reach 11 in Indiana

The number of influenza-related deaths in Indiana this season has now reached 11. St. Joseph County has been hit particularly hard, experiencing six deaths....

Cervical cancer is almost completely preventable

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 12,170 women were diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in 2012, and over 4,200 deaths occurred as...

Variety of free heart health, nutrition classes on menu in February

Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center is offering a full range of free classes focused on cardiovascular health and wellness throughout February.Call (317) 782-4422 to...

Study indicates nearly 70% of adults have eye strain from computer screens

A new study released last week revealed that nearly 70 percent of American adults experience eye strain caused by computers, tablets and smartphones.The Vision...

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