http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:56:34 -0700 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:01:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d2-State-responds-to-increase-in-suspected-cases-of-H1N1-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner In response to a dramatic surge in suspected cases of H1N1 over the past week in Connecticut, Governor Jodi Rell has requested that the federal government release additional supplies of the anti-viral medications Tamiflu and Relenza to be distribu... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:01:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d2-State-responds-to-increase-in-suspected-cases-of-H1N1-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Seasonal-flu-clinics-in-your-area?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner The American Lung Association (the “ALA”) website offers a free service for locating seasonal flu shots in your area at www.lungusa.org Simply enter your zip code and a list of flu clinics in your area will be listed. It is highly recomme... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:18:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Seasonal-flu-clinics-in-your-area?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Swine-Flu-H1N1-vaccine-free-of-charge?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner  According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the “CDC”) expects that the Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccine will be available by mid fall of 2009. At that point, the State o... H1N1 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:04:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Swine-Flu-H1N1-vaccine-free-of-charge?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Innovative-Apple-iPhone-application-saving-lives?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner A life saving innovation created by the American Heart Association is available as an application for the Apple iPhone. A must for campers and wilderness junkies, the Pocket First Aid & CPR Guide serves as an invaluable resource for emergency car... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:17:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Innovative-Apple-iPhone-application-saving-lives?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d17-CT-Health-101--How-do-I-check-out-a-physicians-background?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner Need a doctor in Connecticut? Looking for information about that doctor? Useful background information you’ll want to review before choosing a particular doctor is available on line at the Connecticut Department of Public Health Physician Profi... Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:52:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d17-CT-Health-101--How-do-I-check-out-a-physicians-background?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Bed-bug-infestations-on-the-rise-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner Like the folkloric vampire, bed bugs feed on people while they sleep, sucking their blood until they are full. Similarly, the relationship between bed bugs and humans spans many centuries, and is thought to have begun some 35,000 years ago.According ... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:29:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Bed-bug-infestations-on-the-rise-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Bed-bug-infestations-on-the-rise-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner Like the folkloric vampire, bed bugs feed on people while they sleep, sucking their blood until they are full. Similarly, the relationship between bed bugs and humans spans many centuries, and is thought to have begun some 35,000 years ago.According ... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:23:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Bed-bug-infestations-on-the-rise-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d1-FDA-warning-issued-for-smoking-cessation-drugs?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner Chantix and Zyban are both commonly prescribed drugs used to treat nicotine addiction in smokers hoping to quit the habit. Both drugs have proven to be successful in reducing nicotine cravings in addicted smokers, although serious side effe... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:58:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d1-FDA-warning-issued-for-smoking-cessation-drugs?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Red-Dress-Run-for-Women-in-Hartford?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner The 12th annual Red Dress Run for Women will take place in Hartford on Saturday, July 11th, 2009. The 5k event is being held in alliance with The American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign, which promotes heart he... Health Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:09:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Red-Dress-Run-for-Women-in-Hartford?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Tips-for-stress-free-healthy-summer-living?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner Hot sunny weather, beach barbeques, picnics, outdoor concerts, clambakes, fairs and festivals are all hallmarks of summer living in New England. Avoid the snags that can sometimes occur with these activities with the following tips.Food borne illness... health guide Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:22:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Tips-for-stress-free-healthy-summer-living?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d15-State-of-Connecticut-announces-3rd-H1N1-swine-flu-death?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner  The Department of Public Health of the State of Connecticut (the “DPH”) today announced the 3rd death in the state attributable to the H1N1 virus (H1N1). The individual was in the 40 to 49 year old age bracket, and had underlying he... Health Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:44:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d15-State-of-Connecticut-announces-3rd-H1N1-swine-flu-death?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Health-and-hip-hop-in-Hartford?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner  Take charge of your health, all while enjoying a heart pumping hip hop dance competition at Colts Park on Sunday, June 14th.In conjunction with the Department of Public Health and Human Services (the “DPHHS”), the Healthy Hartford w... Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:14:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Health-and-hip-hop-in-Hartford?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Mood-boosting-foods?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner According to experts, diet can significantly influence our moods and behavior. Some foods have a calming effect, while other types of foods make us feel happy.Topping the list of “happy” foods are those containing Omega-3 fatty acids. Foo... Diet Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:24:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Mood-boosting-foods?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Free-colorectal-cancer-screening-ends-June-29th?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner  Colorectal cancer is a cancer that develops in either the colon or the rectum. Research indicates that in the majority of cases, colorectal cancer develops over the course of many years. Although the exact cause of colorectal cancer is unknown,... Cancer screening Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:32:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Free-colorectal-cancer-screening-ends-June-29th?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Surviving-cancer-early-detection-exams-in-your-area?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner In marking National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 7th , www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d6-National-Cancer-Survivors-Day,  area residents are encouraged and invited to participate in the Hartford Hospital Cancer Ce... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:17:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Surviving-cancer-early-detection-exams-in-your-area?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d6-National-Cancer-Survivors-Day?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner Sunday, June 7th marks National Cancer Survivors Day, and according to The American Cancer Society (the “ACS”), the odds for beating cancer today are greater than they have ever been, with the number of cancer survivors expected to increa... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:37:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d6-National-Cancer-Survivors-Day?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Summer-sunscreen-guide?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner Contrary to popular opinion, a suntan is not a measure of good health. Although a suntan bestows a seemingly “healthy” glow, excessive and repeated exposure to the sun can significantly increase a person’s chance of d... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:06:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Summer-sunscreen-guide?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Mens-Health-Week-commencement-event?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner National Men’s Health Week is observed annually during the week immediately prior to Father’s Day, and is celebrated to raise awareness of preventable health conditions and diseases that affect men, including prostate cancer, cholesterol,... Sat, 30 May 2009 18:54:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Mens-Health-Week-commencement-event?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d29-H1N1-Swine-flu-sparks-flurry-of-FDA-warning-letters?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner As the incidence of H1N1 infection increases throughout the country, so do false claims of cures and treatments for the H1N1 virus. Numerous companies have been issued warning letters by The United States Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA&... Fri, 29 May 2009 16:49:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d29-H1N1-Swine-flu-sparks-flurry-of-FDA-warning-letters?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Mittelschmerz-a-little-known-female-condition?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner Mittelschmerz is a German word which translates to “pain in the middle”, and is a name commonly assigned to the lower abdominal pain that is experienced by some women during ovulation.Ovulation typically occurs at the mid-point during a w... Thu, 28 May 2009 08:42:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8064-Hartford-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Mittelschmerz-a-little-known-female-condition?cid=exrss-Hartford-Health-Examiner