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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) 10/23/09 Key Flu Indicators Key Flu Indicators October 23, 2009, 11:30 AM Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in t... 10/16/09 2009 H1N1 Recommendations 2009 H1N1 Recommendations Who will be recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine? CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immuni... 7/6/09 Swine Flu: By the Numbers* Swine Flu: By the Numbers* Global: Countries 119 Cases 94,512 Deaths 429 ... 6/26/09 Swine Flu Vaccine: The Race Is On Swine Flu Vaccine: The Race Is OnMassive Vaccine Effort Takes Shape as Swine Flu Pandemic Sweeps GlobeBy Daniel J. DeNoo... 6/18/09 Summer Gives No Relief From Swine Flu Summer Gives No Relief From Swine FluCDC Says Northeastern States Have the Most Cases of H1N1 Swine FluBy Emma Hitt, PhD... 5/6/09 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) More images H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Site last updated May 6, 2009, 11:00 AM ET U.S.... 5/5/09 Gripe Porcina A(H1N1) Gripe por A(H1N1) - Actualización nº 15 5 de mayo de 2009 -- A las 06.00 horas GMT del 5 de mayo de 2009, 21 paí... 5/3/09 Kane County Health Department Recommendations http://healthguardmed.com/files/Kane_School_Childcare_Recs_050309.pdf... 4/28/09 Swine 2009 http://healthguardmed.com/files/Swine%20Flu%202009.pdf... 4/27/09 Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Level Raised Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Level RaisedWorld Health Organization Raises Level From Phase 3 to Phase 4 -- Not Yet at Pandem... 4/2009 Simple Ways to stay Healthy http://healthguardmed.com/files/SimpleWaysHealthyEng-4-09.pdf... General Health What is Influenza? What is influenza? Influenza (also called flu) is a viral infection of the nose, throat, trachea, and bronchi (air pas... Losing Sleep Over the State of the Economy? Losing Sleep Over the State of the Economy?Recession Has Millions of Americans Tossing and Turning, Poll ShowsBy Bill He... Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. ... Diabetes What is Diabetes: It is a condition that occurs when the body is not able to produce enough insulin, or not responding t... Diabetes Test COULD YOU HAVE DIABETES AND NOT KNOW? TAKE THE TEST. BE AWARE OF YOUR RISK. Write in the points next to each s... Diabetes Foot Care: DOs and DON'Ts DO: Wear shoes or slippers at all times Keep skin soft. Put lotion on top and bottom of feet Use only lukewarm water ... Dr. Casados Article Dr. Casado was interviewed by the Chronicle News Group Click here to view this article. http://healthguardmed.com/file... Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) About 50 million Americans have hypertension, or high blood pressure. Many don’t even know they have high bloo... High Blood Pressure - Most common questions High Blood Pressure (Essential Hypertension)   What is essential Hypertension? Blood pressure is the force o... Controlling Cholesterol What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of fat. It has both good and bad effects on the body. However, when... Facts about Coronary Heart Disease http://healthguardmed.com/files/Facts%20about%20Coronary%20Heart%20Disease.pdf... Preventive Medicine    CANCER SCREENING: Breast: In genera... Herbal Medicines Natural supplements (herbal medicines) has become a billion dollar industry (about $20 billion annually). Use of herbal ... 6 Secrets of Successful Weight Loss Study: Maintaining Weight Loss Gets Easier With Time Study: Main... Get Lean Cardio 101 Cardiovascular Exercise: The Basics Running, swimming, biking – it’s all good cardio exercise. Add streng... Shingles What is Shingles, and who can get it? Shingles is another name for a condition called "herpes zoster." It causes a ... Culebrilla - Herpes Zoster (Shingles) ¿Qué es la culebrilla? La culebrilla es una infección causada por el mismo virus que causa la varicela. Este virus se ... 6 Daily Habits That May Make You Sick They say that home is where the heart is. But what you may not know is that it's also where 65% of colds and more than h... Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Symptoms & Types Do you know the warning signs, symptoms, and types of Alzheimer's disease? These articles will hel... Risks of Alzheimer's Overview & Facts Facts conquer fear. Start here to find out what is and isn't known about Alzheimer's causes, Alzhe... Men's Health Men and Depression  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 6 million American men suffer from some type of depres... Differences in Depression: Men vs. Women Below is a list of the many different symptoms that men can manifest when being depressed or is having a mood disor... Anger Control for Men Anger Control for MenWhy we get angry — And why uncontrolled anger is a serious health threatBy R. Morgan Griffin WebMD... Men vs. Women: Whose Memory Is Worse? Men vs. Women: Whose Memory Is Worse?Study Shows Older Men More Likely to Have Memory Problems Than Older WomenBy Kathle... Top 10 Health Threats for Men Top 10 Health Threats for Men These are the worst of the worst -- the 10 most dangerous diseases for men.  Every m... 10 Tips for New Dads 10 Tips for New DadsSoon to be a father? Here are a few tips from some real experts: other dads. 1. When the going gets... Snoring Monday, April 27, 2009Snoring: A Health Hazard or a Harmless Habit? When I tell people that snoring can be a sign ... BPH overview What is BPH? As a man ages, certain changes can happen to his body. One of these is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) ... Women's Health Menopause Understanding Menopause - the BasicsWhat Is Menopause? Menopause simply means the end of menstruation. As a woman ages,... Nutrition through the ages ... Breast Self-Exam Breast Cancer: Breast Self-Exam The most effective way to fight breast cancer is to detect it early. A breast self-ex... Urinary Tract Infections Urinary Tract Infections Women in their 20s tend to have more sex — and more sexual partners — than older women, says M... Yeast Infections Yeast Infections Vaginal yeast infections are common to women of all ages; about 75 percent of us will experience some ... Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer Though it's more common among women who are 50 and older, ovarian cancer can strike in your 40s (or, rar... HPV, or Cervical Cancer, Vaccine What Parents Should Know About the HPV, or Cervical Cancer, Vaccine Does your daughter need the HPV vaccine to help pro... Nutrition DASH Diet DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet Guidelines: --Choose more fruits, vegetables and lowfat dair... Good Fats/Bad Fats ... SOUP- BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER Nutrition:  good fibre Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: 500g b... FISH MARINATED WITH MANGO Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS: 4 medium fish fillets 2 tablespoons mango chutney ... Creative Corner Poem THE INVITATION                 It does... Desert/Snacks: MUFFINS - OAT BRAN AND APPLE   Prep time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup oat bran cereal ½ cup dried frui... Healthy Recipes: Entree TUNA AND MACARONI BAKE Nutrition: Good source of calciumPrep time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS:200g macaroni, cooked1 can t... Recipes Men Love Recipes Men LoveTreat your man -- or yourself -- to healthy, home-cooked comfort food.By Elaine Magee, MPH WebMD Featur... Summer Tips Quick Tips: Staying Active When You Travel - Get started Quick Tips: Staying Active When You Travel - Get started To stay active and healthy, you need to find ways to make ph... Bottled Water: Summer Tip Bottled Water: Summer TipBy Alan Greene, MD, FAAP WebMD Expert Commentary from DrGreene.com I came across an interesti...