Free walk-in flu clinic planned for Oct. 14 at Ridley YMCA
No one can predict the timing, severity or duration of each year’s flu season. But just like a sneeze, you know it’s coming, and the best way to prepare for flu season is by getting immunized. Delaware County Council and the Department of Intercommunity Health Coordination (ICH) are announcing several flu prevention initiatives for the 2016-17 season, including a free walk-in clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ridley YMCA, 900 South Avenue, Secane. “As we say every year, the best way to..>> view originalTeething tablets may be linked to 10 children's deaths, FDA says
The FDA warned caregivers to stop using the products, which parents use to soothe teething babies, and to take their child to a doctor immediately if the child experiences problems.The agency is investigating the adverse events and the cases involving the deaths, as "the relationship of these deaths to the homeopathic teething products has not yet been determined and is currently under review," according to a statement. The deaths and adverse events -- including fever, lethargy, vomiting, sleepi..>> view originalHeart-Harming Supplements? Calcium Pills Linked to Artery Buildup
People who take calcium supplements may be at increased risk for developing buildups of plaque in their arteries, which is a sign of heart disease, a new study found. However, people who consume a lot of calcium through the food they eat may actually be at a lower risk of heart disease, the study showed. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that some dietary supplements, such as calcium supplements, may have harmful effects. "When it comes to using vitamin and mineral supp..>> view originalBoston, San Francisco Most 'Active Living Cities' in U.S.
ABC News , WHAS 3:25 PM. CDT October 12, 2016 A man bikes along the Charles River in Boston. (getty images) (ABC NEWS) -- To combat the growing obesity epidemic in the U.S., cities across the country have been promoting more physical activity among city residents with bike paths, sidewalks and green spaces.Cites in various parts of the country may pride themselves on having the "best" bikes lanes, public transportation systems or park spaces, but a new report ranked w..>> view originalThe DEA is withdrawing a proposal to ban another plant after the Internet got really mad
The DEA just walked back its decision to temporarily label 'kratom' as a schedule 1 drug alongside heroin and other highly addictive opioids. Does it deserve that label? (Daron Taylor/The Washington Post) The Drug Enforcement Administration is reversing a widely criticized decision that would have banned the use of kratom, a plant that researchers say could help mitigate the effects of the opioid epidemic. Citing the public outcry and a need to obtain more research, the DEA is withdrawing..>> view originalFeds to Fund Plans to Take on Zika Virus With Drones
Two groups that want to deploy drones to fight Zika won support from the federal government Wednesday. The funding will go to helping them develop drones that could drop off Zika-fighting mosquitoes or ferry lab samples from remote regions. They join a batch of inventive solutions for fighting Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases being funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). A Vayu drone takes off in a remote village in Madagascar. Vayu via USAID Delaw..>> view originalGourmet ganja? Marijuana dining is growing up, slowly
LYONS, Colo. (AP) — How to set a tone of woodsy chic at a four-course candlelight dinner served under the stars in the Colorado foothills: Live musicians and flowers, check. Award-winning cuisine, check. Beer and wine pairings with each course, check. Marijuana pairings? Oh, yes. The 100 diners at this $200-a-plate dinner smoked a citrus-smelling marijuana strain to go with a fall salad with apples, dates and bacon, followed by a darker, sweeter strain of pot to accompany a main course of slo..>> view originalMajor GOP Donors Are Asking Trump for Their Money Back
Two big-money donors who have given or raised tens of thousands of dollars for Donald Trump are livid at the Republican presidential nominee and are asking for their money back, according to a bundler who raised money for Trump. "I cannot express my disappointment enough regarding the recent events surrounding Mr. Trump," one donor wrote to a Trump fundraiser in an email with the subject line "Trump support withdrawal." "I regret coming to the Trump support event, and in particular allowin..>> view original
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